♆︎ Neptune retrograde

Neptune retrograde: every date, 2025–2030

Neptune rules dreams, imagination, spirituality and illusions. Once a year, for about five months.

I’m walking backwards with Neptune, for now.

Is Neptune retrograde right now?

Yes

Neptune is retrograde in Aries until Sat 12 Dec 2026.

It turned retrograde on Tue 7 Jul 2026. The shadow after it lasts until Fri 2 Apr 2027.

The dates

All Neptune retrogrades

Times shown in UTC

2025

Pre-shadow	Retrograde	Direct	Post-shadow ends	Signs
Thu 13 Mar 2025	Fri 4 Jul 2025, 21:49 2°11′ Aries	Wed 10 Dec 2025, 12:00 29°23′ Pisces	Tue 31 Mar 2026	Aries → Pisces · 159 days

2026

Pre-shadow	Retrograde	Direct	Post-shadow ends	Signs
Mon 16 Mar 2026	Tue 7 Jul 2026, 11:22 4°25′ Aries	Sat 12 Dec 2026, 22:13 1°37′ Aries	Fri 2 Apr 2027	Aries · 158 days

2027

Pre-shadow	Retrograde	Direct	Post-shadow ends	Signs
Thu 18 Mar 2027	Fri 9 Jul 2027, 22:51 6°40′ Aries	Wed 15 Dec 2027, 09:43 3°51′ Aries	Tue 4 Apr 2028	Aries · 158 days

2028

Pre-shadow	Retrograde	Direct	Post-shadow ends	Signs
Mon 20 Mar 2028	Tue 11 Jul 2028, 13:18 8°54′ Aries	Sat 16 Dec 2028, 20:56 6°06′ Aries	Fri 6 Apr 2029	Aries · 158 days

2029

Pre-shadow	Retrograde	Direct	Post-shadow ends	Signs
Thu 22 Mar 2029	Sat 14 Jul 2029, 02:13 11°09′ Aries	Wed 19 Dec 2029, 08:18 8°20′ Aries	Tue 9 Apr 2030	Aries · 158 days

2030

Pre-shadow	Retrograde	Direct	Post-shadow ends	Signs
Mon 25 Mar 2030	Tue 16 Jul 2030, 16:53 13°23′ Aries	Sat 21 Dec 2030, 20:59 10°35′ Aries	Fri 11 Apr 2031	Aries · 158 days

What it means

Neptune retrograde, plainly

Neptune is retrograde for about five months every year. Tradition sees it as a time when illusions are easier to recognise. Creative and spiritual life becomes deeper.

The shadow is long, and its effects are quiet.

Traditionally avoid

Ignoring warning signs that you can now see

Good for

Creative work, meditation and writing down your dreams
Seeing a situation more clearly

Timing something? Find the best days around this retrograde. Other retrogrades: Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Pluto.

Questions

Is Neptune retrograde right now?

Yes. Neptune is retrograde in Aries until Sat 12 Dec 2026.

When is Neptune retrograde in 2026?

From Tue 7 Jul 2026 to Sat 12 Dec 2026, in Aries (UTC).

When is Neptune retrograde in 2027?

From Fri 9 Jul 2027 to Wed 15 Dec 2027, in Aries (UTC).

How long does Neptune retrograde last?

Once a year, for about five months. Between 2025 and 2030 its retrogrades average 158 days, not counting the shadow.

What should I avoid during Neptune retrograde?

Tradition advises against the following. Ignoring warning signs that you can now see.

What is Neptune retrograde good for?

Tradition sees it as a good time for the following. Creative work, meditation and writing down your dreams. Seeing a situation more clearly.