Transits 2027
Mercury retrograde 2027
Mercury appears to move backwards (retrograde, or vakri) three or four times a year for about three weeks. Here are all 3 Mercury retrograde periods of 2027.
| Turns retrograde (IST) | Turns direct (IST) | UTC | Sign(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Feb 2027, 23:30 | 3 Mar 2027, 18:15 | 9 Feb 2027, 18:00 → 3 Mar 2027, 12:45 | Aquarius → Capricorn (sidereal) |
| 11 Jun 2027, 00:15 | 5 Jul 2027, 01:45 | 10 Jun 2027, 18:45 → 4 Jul 2027, 20:15 | Gemini (sidereal) |
| 7 Oct 2027, 20:30 | 28 Oct 2027, 19:45 | 7 Oct 2027, 15:00 → 28 Oct 2027, 14:15 | Libra → Virgo (sidereal) |
Retrograde station times are astronomical and identical in Vedic and Western astrology; only the sign names differ (sidereal signs are shown).
Mercury retrograde in Jyotish
Western astrology often treats Mercury retrograde as a time of miscommunication and travel delays. In Vedic astrology a retrograde planet is considered strong (cheshta bala), and Mercury’s results — speech, trade, learning — are said to turn inward: a time for review, revision and finishing what was started.