Every major planet will be reversing course.
Retrograde planets often carry a reputation for challenging energy, yet these periods are crucial for our personal growth and development.
While you might know about the infamous Mercury retrograde, it’s important to note that Mercury isn’t the only planet that experiences this challenging phase. In 2025, all eight planets will enter retrograde at different points in the year, each bringing its own unique influence on our lives.
When a planet enters retrograde, it seems to move in reverse across the sky. A retrograde planet will reverse several degrees before pausing and then resuming its path.
Even though energy retrograde planets can present challenges, these periods serve to enhance our lives by helping us realign with our core values and aspirations. Life races by, and astrology suggests that these phases offer us an opportunity to pause and reflect, allowing us to revisit the moments we’ve overlooked amidst the chaos. Retrograde phases offer insight and growth.
In 2025, planets will transition into new signs, ushering in fresh experiences for everyone. Despite the overwhelming appearance of these changes, their purpose is to guide, educate, and empower us to embrace these new beginnings.
Your Guide to Every Planetary Retrograde in 2025
(Active) Mars Retrograde in Leo/Cancer: December 6, 2024 – February 23, 2025
While this backspin technically began in 2024, Mars retrograde will continue to exert its influence for almost eight weeks into 2025. Mars governs our physical energy, motivation, and the pursuit of goals. During its biannual moonwalks, it can lower our overall energy levels and diminish our confidence in taking initiative. The initial phase of this retrograde unfolded in the bold and majestic Leo, but on January 6, it will shift into the nurturing embrace of Cancer for the rest of its journey. This transition invites us to confront our emotions, urging us to articulate our anger and desires openly instead of suppressing them. As the year begins, many feel the urge to accelerate and embark on new ventures. However, this retrograde invites you to conserve your energy, focusing instead on thoughtful planning and meaningful connections for your upcoming journey rather than rushing into action. Fortunately, Mars retrogrades are a rare occurrence, happening just once every two years. Once this phase concludes, we can breathe easy until 2027.
Venus Retrograde in Aries/Pisces: March 1 – April 12, 2025
After a year of reprieve from Venus retrograde, the love planet is making its return with a backspin on March 1. This is your cue to delve deep into your relationships and rediscover what you genuinely cherish. Venus kicks off its retrograde in the dynamic and passionate sign of Aries, sparking significant introspection about the pursuit of personal pleasure. Are you giving as much attention to your own desires as you do to those of others? On March 27, Venus will retrograde into the enchanting waters of Pisces, inviting you to embark on a whimsical exploration of your dreams and emotions surrounding love, connections, and beyond. This retrograde cycle will highlight any unresolved issues in your love life. While relationships may face challenges, navigating through these experiences will empower you to progress with enhanced confidence and a clearer understanding of your desires.
Mercury Retrograde in Aries/Pisces: March 15 – April 7, 2025
Just two weeks after the onset of Venus retrograde, we’ll also experience the first Mercury retrograde of the year. Interestingly, it will unfold in the same signs that Venus is currently traversing in reverse. Mercury governs all aspects of logistics and goes retrograde more frequently than any other planet—typically three times a year—contributing to its notorious reputation for causing disruptions in our everyday lives. As Mercury moves backward through the fiery sign of Aries, the temptation to send hasty, regrettable messages or to speak without thinking will be strong, potentially leading to misunderstandings and negative impressions. Exercise caution and patience in your communications, or you might find yourself expressing something you’ll later wish you hadn’t! As it gracefully transitions into the ethereal realm of Pisces on March 29, expect timing and scheduling to become a bit murky. It’s wise to avoid cramming your calendar and to allow yourself some leeway if articulating your thoughts proves challenging.
Pluto Retrograde in Aquarius: May 4 – October 13, 2025
For about five months each year, cosmic control-seeker Pluto goes retrograde, and this marks a unique moment in our lives, as this small yet powerful celestial body will spend its entire retrograde period in Aquarius. Being the most distant planet from Earth, Pluto’s annual rotation is characterized by a more understated and gradual pace compared to its counterparts, so anticipate a lack of dramatic upheaval. As Pluto officially transitions into Aquarius at the close of 2024, we find ourselves on the brink of profound alchemical transformation. This retrograde phase offers you a valuable opportunity to thoughtfully realign with your evolving psychic journey over the coming months. Embrace the opportunity to release any hidden burdens and get ready for the monumental changes that await you.
Neptune Retrograde in Aries/Pisces: July 4 – December 10, 2025
Like Pluto, Neptune is one of the more distant planets in our solar system, which means that its annual retrogrades may not have the same profound impact as those of closer planets like Mercury or Venus. Neptune governs dreams, fantasies, and illusions, and when it shifts direction for approximately five months each year, it presents an opportunity to tap into your innate intuition and contemplate your connection to the most mystical and unseen aspects of life. This year’s Neptune retrograde stands out, beginning in the pioneering sign of Aries and marking the planet’s last journey into its home sign of Pisces on October 22. This transition offers us a unique opportunity to perceive our fantasies in their true light, rather than through the lens of our desires. While it’s delightful to indulge in dreams of sugar-plum fairies, it’s essential to ground ourselves in reality and distinguish between what is achievable and what is merely a fantasy.
Saturn Retrograde in Aries/Pisces: July 13 – November 27, 2025
Prepare yourself for an essential cosmic reality check, as the disciplined and no-nonsense planet Saturn is set to deliver some hard truths when its retrograde begins this summer. During Saturn retrograde periods, you’re called to confront the responsibilities you’ve been avoiding and rethink your approach to achieving your long-term objectives. This year, Saturn makes its bold entry into Aries for the first time since 1996, which sets the stage for a significant introspection in the early months of this retrograde, with a focus on the themes of your exciting new journey of personal growth. As Saturn retrogrades into Pisces on September 1, seize the opportunity to reflect on the spiritual lessons you’ve gathered in recent years. If you were born with Saturn in Pisces, congratulations! You’re now entering the final phase of your Saturn return!
Mercury Retrograde in Leo: July 18 – August 11, 2025
Mid-July brings the year’s second Mercury retrograde, perfectly timed to stir up some chaos in your summer vacation plans. The full impact of this backspin is unfolding in the vibrant and dynamic sign of Leo. While you may feel a surge of boldness and confidence in your ideas, remember to balance that energy by considering how your words might resonate with those around you. Misunderstandings can arise effortlessly during these unpredictable lunar journeys! As you embark on your summertime adventures or meticulously plan your upcoming trip during this three-and-a-half-week period, take a moment to carefully verify your times and dates. By doing this, you can make sure that every detail is covered and nothing is overlooked or misunderstood. Leaving yourself some flexibility with timing is wise, as factors like flight delays or unexpected traffic can disrupt your plans.
Uranus Retrograde in Gemini/Taurus: September 6, 2025 – February 3, 2026
Groundbreaking and transformative Uranus is set to conclude its 2024 retrograde in Taurus within the first month of the year. In July, it transitions into the clever and communicative realm of Gemini, following a seven-year journey through the earthy and material-focused Taurus. This year’s Uranus retrograde kicks off in Gemini, but mark your calendars for November 7, when it makes a final return to Taurus for a brief visit in the earth sign. During the final months of 2025 and into January 2026, it’s essential to pause and reflect on the surprising challenges, unforeseen changes, and sudden insights that life has presented in the preceding months. Uranus embodies the essence of unpredictability and chaos, bringing forth those electrifying moments that can transform your life. Embrace its retrograde as a chance to weave these extraordinary changes into the fabric of your reality.
Mercury Retrograde Sagittarius: November 9 – November 29, 2025
Mercury’s last backspin of 2025 takes place for most of November, promising a series of communication hiccups and travel disruptions just in time for Thanksgiving Day, which falls during the closing days of the retrograde. As the retrograde begins in the adventurous sign of Sagittarius, it’s crucial to pay close attention to the finer points of your plans. With the festive season in full swing, make sure to double-check everything, especially if your calendar starts filling up quickly. Mercury will retrograde into the mysterious depths of Scorpio on November 18, potentially uncovering long-hidden secrets or prompting intuitive insights to revisit previously settled matters. As you gear up for Black Friday shopping, remember to keep those receipts handy and pay close attention to the fine print. You may want to reconsider your purchases or discover that the deals aren’t quite what you expected.
Jupiter Retrograde in Cancer: November 11, 2025 – March 10, 2026
The vast and contemplative planet Jupiter will be in retrograde in the intellectually curious sign of Gemini until February 4, guiding us to navigate through our myriad of new ideas and discover those that resonate most with our true selves. In June, this fortunate planet will glide into the nurturing and intuitive embrace of Cancer. Its yearly retrograde will unfold entirely within the depths of this water sign, extending through the closing months of this year and into the early months of the next. As Jupiter enters its retrograde phase, prepare for a journey of introspection and a thorough reassessment of the beliefs that define your world. Consider revisiting a previous perspective to gain fresh insights into your current situation, or challenge your established beliefs by exploring deeper truths beyond the surface of your convictions.
And that’s all, folks, at least for the year 2025. 😉
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