Retrograde
Budh retrograde 2026: dates and meaning
Budh turns retrograde 3 time(s) in 2026. Dates are in Indian time; the sign is sidereal (Lahiri).
| Turns retrograde | Turns direct | Days | Sign |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 February 2026 | 21 March 2026 | 23 | Kumbha |
| 29 June 2026 | 24 July 2026 | 24 | Karka → Mithuna |
| 24 October 2026 | 13 November 2026 | 20 | Tula |
What Budh retrograde means
Budh rules speech, contracts, trade, travel and devices. When it is retrograde, communication tends to be misread, plans slip and old matters return. It is a good time to revise, repair and reconnect, and a weak time to sign new contracts or buy electronics.
What to do and avoid
Back up data, read every document twice and avoid signing big contracts or buying gadgets if you can. Chant the Budh mantra on Wednesdays and finish old work.
Sun, Moon, Rahu and Ketu are never retrograde in the usual sense; Rahu and Ketu always move backwards.
See transits over your own birth chart, with a timeline of the coming months.
Eclipses & retrogradesFrequently asked questions
When is Budh retrograde in 2026?
26 February 2026 – 21 March 2026, 29 June 2026 – 24 July 2026 and 24 October 2026 – 13 November 2026
What does Budh retrograde mean?
Budh rules speech, contracts, trade, travel and devices. When it is retrograde, communication tends to be misread, plans slip and old matters return. It is a good time to revise, repair and reconnect, and a weak time to sign new contracts or buy electronics.
What should I do during Budh retrograde?
Back up data, read every document twice and avoid signing big contracts or buying gadgets if you can. Chant the Budh mantra on Wednesdays and finish old work.