Planetary Retrograde Calendar 2026
Quick Facts
- Mercury Retrograde 2026: 3 times (Jan, May–Jun, Sep–Oct)
- Mars Retrograde: Jan 6 – Mar 4, 2026
- Most impacted Rashis: Aries, Gemini, Virgo, Capricorn
- Never sign contracts, make big purchases or launch during Mercury Rx
What is Planetary Retrograde (Vakri)?
When a planet appears to move backward in its orbit (an optical effect), it is called Vakri (retrograde) in Jyotisha. Vakri planets are considered more powerful in Vedic Astrology — they revive past themes, revisit old karmas, and bring unfinished matters back for resolution. This is a period for review, reflection, and revision.
2026 Retrograde Calendar
Mars Rx in Leo/Cancer: Energy and drive slow down. Avoid new physical ventures, surgeries, or confrontations. Complete unfinished projects. Aries and Scorpio most affected.
🙏 Recite "Om Angarakaya Namah" 108 times on Tuesdays. Offer red flowers.
Mercury Rx #1 in Capricorn: Communication delays, technical glitches, travel disruptions. Do NOT sign contracts, make major purchases, or launch new products.
🙏 Chant "Om Budhaya Namah" on Wednesdays. Donate green lentils.
Mercury Rx #2 in Taurus: Financial paperwork errors, real estate delays. Double-check all documents. Good time for revising creative projects.
🙏 Wear emerald (Panna) if advised by Jyotishi. Green moong dal donation.
Mercury Rx #3 in Virgo (its own sign): Health routine disruptions, analytical errors. Strengthen daily routines. Gemini and Virgo Rashis strongly affected.
🙏 Recite Vishnu Sahasranama. Keep accounts and schedules organized.
Saturn Rx in Aries: Slow progress in long-term goals. Past karma revisited. Discipline and patience rewarded. Cap/Aquarius Rashis — restructuring of foundations.
🙏 Saturday fast and Shani Chalisa recitation. Donate black sesame seeds.
Venus Rx: Revisit relationship values. Old loves may resurface. Avoid new romantic commitments and luxury purchases. Deep self-reflection time.
🙏 Recite "Om Shukraya Namah". Offer white flowers to Maa Lakshmi on Fridays.
Updated for 2026
