What Planets Are Retrograde Right Now?
20 May 2026
Pluto is retrograde right now.
Retrograde since 6 May 2026, in Aquarius. Goes direct 16 October 2026.
Pluto governs transformation, power, and long cycles. During retrograde, these areas tend toward review and revision rather than new forward motion.
Pluto retrograde dates →Planets in Direct Motion
In traditional astrology, a retrograde planet appears to move backward through the zodiac as seen from Earth. This is an optical effect caused by the relative orbital speeds of Earth and the planet, but its influence on practical affairs has been observed since antiquity.
A retrograde planet does not lose its significations — it turns inward, revisiting and reviewing what was set in motion during its direct phase. For personal planets (Mercury, Venus, Mars), the effects tend to be more immediate and practical. For outer planets (Jupiter through Pluto), retrograde is the normal condition for several months each year and marks a period of reassessment rather than crisis.
See how current retrogrades interact with your natal chart.
Open your transit chart →Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mercury retrograde right now?
No. Mercury is currently direct. The next Mercury retrograde begins on 29 June 2026, in Cancer. See all Mercury retrograde dates →
Is Venus retrograde right now?
No. Venus is currently direct. The next Venus retrograde begins on 3 October 2026, in Scorpio. See all Venus retrograde dates →
Is Mars retrograde right now?
No. Mars is currently direct. The next Mars retrograde begins on 10 January 2027, in Virgo. See all Mars retrograde dates →
Is Jupiter retrograde right now?
No. Jupiter is currently direct. The next Jupiter retrograde begins on 13 December 2026, in Leo. See all Jupiter retrograde dates →
Is Saturn retrograde right now?
No. Saturn is currently direct. The next Saturn retrograde begins on 26 July 2026, in Aries. See all Saturn retrograde dates →
Is Uranus retrograde right now?
No. Uranus is currently direct. The next Uranus retrograde begins on 10 September 2026, in Gemini. See all Uranus retrograde dates →
Is Neptune retrograde right now?
No. Neptune is currently direct. The next Neptune retrograde begins on 7 July 2026, in Aries. See all Neptune retrograde dates →
Is Pluto retrograde right now?
Yes. Pluto is retrograde in Aquarius. It went retrograde on 6 May 2026 and goes direct on 16 October 2026. See all Pluto retrograde dates →