♅︎ Uranus retrograde
Uranus retrograde: every date, 2025–2030
Uranus rules change, freedom, surprise and innovation. Once a year, for about five months.
I’m walking backwards with Uranus, for now.
Is Uranus retrograde right now?
Yes
Uranus is retrograde in Gemini until Mon 8 Feb 2027.
It turned retrograde on Thu 10 Sep 2026. The shadow after it lasts until Wed 26 May 2027.
The dates
All Uranus retrogrades
Times shown in UTC
2025
| Pre-shadow | Retrograde | Direct | Post-shadow ends | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1°28′ Gemini | 27°28′ Taurus | Gemini → Taurus · 151 days |
2026
| Pre-shadow | Retrograde | Direct | Post-shadow ends | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5°42′ Gemini | 1°41′ Gemini | Gemini · 151 days |
2027
| Pre-shadow | Retrograde | Direct | Post-shadow ends | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
9°57′ Gemini | 5°56′ Gemini | Gemini · 151 days |
2028
| Pre-shadow | Retrograde | Direct | Post-shadow ends | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
14°14′ Gemini | 10°12′ Gemini | Gemini · 150 days |
2029
| Pre-shadow | Retrograde | Direct | Post-shadow ends | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
18°33′ Gemini | 14°30′ Gemini | Gemini · 150 days |
2030
| Pre-shadow | Retrograde | Direct | Post-shadow ends | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
22°54′ Gemini | 18°50′ Gemini | Gemini · 150 days |
What it means
Uranus retrograde, plainly
Uranus is retrograde for about five months every year. Tradition sees it as a time when the wish for change is mostly inside you. You notice where you feel restricted before you make a change.
As with every outer planet, the shadow covers much of the year.
Traditionally avoid
- Sudden, unplanned breaks with people or jobs
Good for
- Noticing what you want to be free of
- Planning a change instead of rushing into it
Timing something? Find the best days around this retrograde. Other retrogrades: Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, Pluto.
Questions
Is Uranus retrograde right now?
Yes. Uranus is retrograde in Gemini until Mon 8 Feb 2027.
When is Uranus retrograde in 2026?
From Thu 10 Sep 2026 to Mon 8 Feb 2027, in Gemini (UTC).
When is Uranus retrograde in 2027?
From Wed 15 Sep 2027 to Sat 12 Feb 2028, in Gemini (UTC).
How long does Uranus retrograde last?
Once a year, for about five months. Between 2025 and 2030 its retrogrades average 151 days, not counting the shadow.
What should I avoid during Uranus retrograde?
Tradition advises against the following. Sudden, unplanned breaks with people or jobs.
What is Uranus retrograde good for?
Tradition sees it as a good time for the following. Noticing what you want to be free of. Planning a change instead of rushing into it.