Mercury retrograde 2027
Mercury is retrograde three times in 2027: February 9 to March 3, from Pisces into Aquarius; June 10 to July 4, from Cancer into Gemini; October 7 to October 28, from Scorpio into Libra.
Mercury retrograde dates, 2026 to 2028
| Turns retrograde | Turns direct | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 22° Pisces | 8° Pisces | 23 days |
| 26° Cancer | 16° Cancer | 24 days |
| 20° Scorpio | 5° Scorpio | 20 days |
| 5° Pisces | 20° Aquarius | 22 days |
| 6° Cancer | 27° Gemini | 24 days |
| 4° Scorpio | 19° Libra | 21 days |
| 19° Aquarius | 3° Aquarius | 21 days |
| 16° Gemini | 7° Gemini | 24 days |
| 18° Libra | 3° Libra | 22 days |
Dates are in UTC. Each shows the degree and sign where the planet appears to stop.
What Mercury retrograde means
Mercury is the planet of messages, contracts, travel plans and quick decisions, so its retrograde is read as a time for the word "re": review, revise, reply, reconsider, reconnect. The tradition does not say everything goes wrong. It says details need a second look, and that people and subjects from the past have a way of coming back up.
Mercury goes retrograde three or sometimes four times a year, for about three weeks each time, because it laps the Earth quickly on its small orbit. It is the most frequent retrograde and the one people talk about most.
Which signs it touches most
The tradition reads a retrograde most closely for the signs it turns in and the signs opposite them. In 2027 that means Pisces, Aquarius, Cancer, Gemini, Scorpio, Libra, Virgo, Leo, Capricorn, Sagittarius, Taurus, Aries. Every sign feels it in the house of its chart the retrograde passes through:
| Sign | February 9 | June 10 | October 7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aries | 12th, 11th | 4th, 3rd | 8th, 7th |
| Taurus | 11th, 10th | 3rd, 2nd | 7th, 6th |
| Gemini | 10th, 9th | 2nd, 1st | 6th, 5th |
| Cancer | 9th, 8th | 1st, 12th | 5th, 4th |
| Leo | 8th, 7th | 12th, 11th | 4th, 3rd |
| Virgo | 7th, 6th | 11th, 10th | 3rd, 2nd |
| Libra | 6th, 5th | 10th, 9th | 2nd, 1st |
| Scorpio | 5th, 4th | 9th, 8th | 1st, 12th |
| Sagittarius | 4th, 3rd | 8th, 7th | 12th, 11th |
| Capricorn | 3rd, 2nd | 7th, 6th | 11th, 10th |
| Aquarius | 2nd, 1st | 6th, 5th | 10th, 9th |
| Pisces | 1st, 12th | 5th, 4th | 9th, 8th |
Houses are counted from your Sun sign. Where a retrograde crosses from one sign into another, both houses are given.
Mercury retrograde and love
In love, this is a classic time for an old flame to send a message, and for couples to have a conversation they thought was finished. Read messages twice before you answer them. If someone from your past reappears, ask what has actually changed. It is a good time to talk through a misunderstanding and a less good time to declare something big on impulse.
Mercury retrograde and work
At work, double-check dates, attachments, names and figures, and give yourself extra time on anything technical. Use the weeks to finish drafts, clean up files and revisit an idea you set aside. If a contract has to be signed, sign it, but read it closely and keep a copy. Back up what you cannot afford to lose.
Mercury retrograde and money
With money, this is a good stretch for checking statements, cancelling subscriptions you forgot about and chasing what you are owed. Keep receipts for anything large, and test a new device or service before you rely on it. It is an excellent time to renegotiate, because people are more willing to revisit old terms.
Making decisions during Mercury retrograde
For decisions, the tradition's advice is simple: gather the facts now, and if you can wait until Mercury has moved past its turning point, do. If you cannot wait, write down why you are choosing, and check it against the details once more. Nothing has to stop, but a second look is usually worth the time.
The shadow period: before and after
A planet passes the same stretch of the zodiac three times around a retrograde: forward, backward, then forward again. The shadow is the whole of that stretch, from the day it first reaches the degree it will back up to, until the day it finally passes the degree where it turned.
| Enters the shadow | Retrograde | Leaves the shadow |
|---|---|---|
| January 25, 2027 | February 9 to March 3 | March 23, 2027 |
| May 26, 2027 | June 10 to July 4 | July 19, 2027 |
| September 17, 2027 | October 7 to October 28 | November 13, 2027 |
Mercury retrograde 2027: questions people ask
When is Mercury retrograde in 2027?
Mercury is retrograde February 9 to March 3, June 10 to July 4, October 7 to October 28, in UTC.
Which signs does Mercury retrograde affect most in 2027?
The tradition reads a retrograde most closely for the signs it turns in and the signs opposite them: this year Pisces, Aquarius, Cancer, Gemini, Scorpio, Libra, Virgo, Leo, Capricorn, Sagittarius, Taurus, Aries. Every sign feels it somewhere, in the house of its chart the retrograde passes through.
How long does Mercury retrograde last?
Mercury goes retrograde three or sometimes four times a year, for about three weeks each time, because it laps the Earth quickly on its small orbit. It is the most frequent retrograde and the one people talk about most. The longest this year runs 24 days.
What should I do during Mercury retrograde?
For decisions, the tradition's advice is simple: gather the facts now, and if you can wait until Mercury has moved past its turning point, do. If you cannot wait, write down why you are choosing, and check it against the details once more. Nothing has to stop, but a second look is usually worth the time.