A planet is retrograde when, seen from Earth, it seems to move backward through the zodiac for a while. It doesn’t really reverse: Earth is overtaking it, or it is overtaking Earth, and the line of sight swings back. Astrologers read the time as one for reviewing rather than starting.
For about three weeks, expect crossed wires and familiar faces. Reread that text before you send it. When it turns direct: plans and messages start moving again. Give it a few days before signing anything big.
February 9 to March 3: Pisces back into Aquarius
Mercury turns retrograde on February 9, 2027 at 10:35 AM in Pisces. It turns direct on March 3, 2027 at 5:32 AM in Aquarius.
June 10 to July 4: Cancer back into Gemini
Mercury turns retrograde on June 10, 2027 at 11:15 AM in Cancer. It turns direct on July 4, 2027 at 12:39 PM in Gemini.
October 7 to October 28: Scorpio back into Libra
Mercury turns retrograde on October 7, 2027 at 7:36 AM in Scorpio. It turns direct on October 28, 2027 at 7:10 AM in Libra.