♆ Neptune Retrograde — Dates, Effects & What to Expect

Neptune Retrograde Schedule, Degrees & Practical Guidance

Content curated by TheAstroking Astrology Team, specializing in Western planetary retrogrades.

⚠️ Currently Retrograde

♇ Pluto is retrograde from May 06, 2026 to October 15, 2026 (162 days) — moving from 5° Aquarius back to 3° Aquarius.

♆ Understanding Neptune Retrograde

Frequency: Neptune goes retrograde once a year for approximately 5–6 months.

Life areas affected: spirituality, dreams, intuition, illusion, creativity, and compassion.

The fog of illusion lifts, bringing clarity to situations where you may have been deceived or deluded. Spiritual insights deepen, and creative visions become more grounded.

💡 Practical Advice During Neptune Retrograde:

Pay attention to gut feelings, address denial in relationships or finances, ground your spiritual practices, and use enhanced clarity to make overdue decisions.

♆ Upcoming Neptune Retrogrades

All dates and times are shown in UTC. Retrograde periods indicate when the planet stations retrograde (begins apparent backward motion) through when it stations direct (resumes forward motion).

♆ Neptune Upcoming
Retrograde: July 07, 2026, Tuesday at 03:26 AM UTC
Direct: December 12, 2026, Saturday at 02:49 PM UTC
Duration: 158 days · From: 4° Aries → 1° Aries
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Retrograde: July 09, 2027, Friday at 03:12 PM UTC
Direct: December 15, 2027, Wednesday at 01:38 AM UTC
Duration: 158 days · From: 6° Aries → 3° Aries
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Retrograde: July 11, 2028, Tuesday at 05:34 AM UTC
Direct: December 16, 2028, Saturday at 01:14 PM UTC
Duration: 158 days · From: 8° Aries → 6° Aries
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Retrograde: July 13, 2029, Friday at 06:40 PM UTC
Direct: December 19, 2029, Wednesday at 12:54 AM UTC
Duration: 158 days · From: 11° Aries → 8° Aries
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Retrograde: July 16, 2030, Tuesday at 08:59 AM UTC
Direct: December 21, 2030, Saturday at 01:10 PM UTC
Duration: 158 days · From: 13° Aries → 10° Aries
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Retrograde: July 18, 2031, Friday at 10:42 PM UTC
Direct: December 24, 2031, Wednesday at 12:11 AM UTC
Duration: 158 days · From: 15° Aries → 12° Aries
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Retrograde: July 20, 2032, Tuesday at 01:14 PM UTC
Direct: December 25, 2032, Saturday at 01:33 PM UTC
Duration: 158 days · From: 17° Aries → 15° Aries
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Retrograde: July 23, 2033, Saturday at 02:56 AM UTC
Direct: December 28, 2033, Wednesday at 12:06 AM UTC
Duration: 157 days · From: 20° Aries → 17° Aries
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Retrograde: July 25, 2034, Tuesday at 03:01 PM UTC
Direct: December 30, 2034, Saturday at 12:39 PM UTC
Duration: 157 days · From: 22° Aries → 19° Aries
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Retrograde: July 28, 2035, Saturday at 04:58 AM UTC
Direct: January 01, 2036, Tuesday at 11:04 PM UTC
Duration: 157 days · From: 24° Aries → 21° Aries

Frequently Asked Questions About Neptune Retrograde

What is Neptune retrograde?

Neptune retrograde lifts the veil of illusion. Clarity replaces confusion, hidden truths emerge, and spiritual or creative insights become more grounded and actionable.

How long does Neptune retrograde last?

Neptune retrograde lasts about 5–6 months (approximately 158 days) and occurs once per year.

What should I do during Neptune retrograde?

Trust your intuition, confront illusions in your life, deepen meditation or spiritual practices, and address any denial or avoidance patterns.

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