Retrograde planets
Pluto retrograde 2026 and 2027: dates
Tropical zodiac, Western astrology
Pluto retrograde is the time when Pluto seems to move backward through the zodiac. The tables below give the start and end of every round in 2026–2027, in Thailand time.
In 2026–2027 there are 2 Pluto retrograde periods; each lasts 162–163 days.
Pluto retrograde dates in 2026
| Turns retrograde | Turns direct | Days |
|---|---|---|
| 6 May 2026, 22:44at 5°31′ Aquarius | 16 Oct 2026, 09:23at 3°04′ Aquarius | 162 |
Pluto retrograde dates in 2027
| Turns retrograde | Turns direct | Days |
|---|---|---|
| 8 May 2027, 19:14at 7°11′ Aquarius | 18 Oct 2027, 10:51at 4°45′ Aquarius | 163 |
All dates and times are Thailand time (UTC+7), from the astronomical positions of the planets in the tropical zodiac. Tap a date to open that day’s sky in the app.
Thai sidereal (suriyayat) calendars use their own method and may show other dates than this table; for some rounds about one to two weeks earlier.
What is Pluto retrograde?
A retrograde planet looks as if it is moving backward through the zodiac. It is an optical effect. All planets keep moving forward, but when Earth overtakes or is overtaken by another planet, that planet seems, for a while, to slide back against the stars. Think of passing a slower car on a motorway: for a moment it appears to drift backward. Thai astrology calls this พักร.
Pluto retrograde in astrology
When Pluto is retrograde, transformation works beneath the surface. Power struggles and external upheaval ease, leaving space for a private reckoning with fears, control and deep motivations. This long stretch favours therapy, honest self-examination and releasing old patterns slowly. You will not see rapid results, and that is fine. Trust the quiet process of renewal, and notice what loses its hold on you.
See it in the app
"Retrograde now": planets from Mercury to Pluto that appear to move backwards, each with a short note.