The sky in 2026

Mars retrograde 2026

Every two years or so Mars reverses for ten weeks, and the engine that pushes everything forward idles. Efforts stall, tempers turn inward, the fight you wanted does not show up and the one you did not want does.

Dates in 2026

Mars does not turn retrograde in 2026.

What to do

Finish rather than launch. Train, repair, rehearse. Put the anger on paper first.

What to leave alone

Start the war, the business or the marathon. Push a door that says pull.

The shadow

The energy returns slowly after the date. Give it a fortnight.

Mars retrograde 2027 Today's horoscope

All retrogrades in 2026

• Mercury retrograde February 26 - March 21, June 30 - July 24, October 24 - November 13
• Venus retrograde October 3 - November 14
• Jupiter retrograde December 25 - March 11, December 13 - into 2027
• Saturn retrograde July 27 - December 11
• Uranus retrograde December 25 - February 4, September 11 - into 2027
• Neptune retrograde July 7 - December 13
• Pluto retrograde May 6 - October 16