Both stations in Aries
Neptune retrograde
July 2027.
Neptune stations retrograde at 6°40′ Aries on July 9, 2027 at 22:41 UTC and stations direct at 3°51′ Aries on December 15, 2027 at 09:07 UTC. Pre-shadow begins March 18, 2027 at 20:10 UTC, the opposition is September 28, 2027 at 14:19 UTC, at 5°14′ Aries, and post-shadow ends April 4, 2028 at 08:08 UTC.
Dates below are UTC, to the minute.
Station dates
The five moments of the July 2027 Neptune cycle. Both stations are in Aries. The retrograde lasts 159 days.
| Phase | UTC | Your time | Degree |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-shadow starts | Mar 18, 2027 · 20:10 | UTC only | — |
| Station retrograde | Jul 9, 2027 · 22:41 | UTC only | 6°40′ Aries |
| Opposition (opposite the Sun) | Sep 28, 2027 · 14:19 | UTC only | 5°14′ Aries |
| Station direct | Dec 15, 2027 · 09:07 | UTC only | 3°51′ Aries |
| Post-shadow ends | Apr 4, 2028 · 08:08 | UTC only | — |
The opposition is the minute Neptune stands opposite the Sun in ecliptic longitude, in the middle of the retrograde. Around it Neptune rises at sunset and is up all night. How these are timed.
Signs and degrees
Neptune retraces 2°49′ of the zodiac: it stations retrograde at 6°40′ Aries and backs up to 3°51′ Aries before it stations direct. The whole loop stays in Aries. Neptune first reaches 3°51′ Aries on March 18, 2027, 113 days before the station, and clears 6°40′ Aries again on April 4, 2028, 111 days after it turns direct: 383 days on these degrees in all. The opposition falls on day 82 of 159, at 5°14′ Aries.
The last Neptune retrograde station in Aries before this one was July 7, 2026 at 10:55 UTC, at 4°25′ Aries. The next one is July 11, 2028 at 13:04 UTC, at 8°54′ Aries.
What to do in each phase
| Phase | Dates | Traditional focus |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-shadow | Mar 18, 2027 – Jul 9, 2027 | Pin down plans while the details still look sharp. |
| Retrograde | Jul 9, 2027 – Dec 15, 2027 | Check assumptions; a good time for rest, art and reflection. |
| Opposition | Sep 28, 2027 · 14:19 | Neptune at opposition: closest to Earth this year. |
| Post-shadow | Dec 15, 2027 – Apr 4, 2028 | Act on what became clear. |
Compared with the previous cycle
| July 2026 | This cycle | |
|---|---|---|
| Station retrograde | Jul 7, 2026 · 4°25′ Aries | Jul 9, 2027 · 6°40′ Aries |
| Station direct | Dec 12, 2026 · 1°37′ Aries | Dec 15, 2027 · 3°51′ Aries |
| Signs | Aries | Aries |
| Length | 158 days | 159 days |
| Retrograde arc | 2°48′ | 2°49′ |
Neptune moves direct for 209 days between the two retrogrades. This one lasts 159 days, 1 day longer than the July 2026 cycle, and its retrograde station sits 2°15′ further along the zodiac than the previous one.
Other planets retrograde at the same time
Between July 9, 2027 at 22:41 UTC and December 15, 2027 at 09:07 UTC, 4 other planets are retrograde for at least part of the time:
- Mercury in Scorpio and Libra, Oct 7, 2027 to Oct 28, 2027
- Saturn in Aries, Aug 9, 2027 to Dec 24, 2027
- Uranus in Gemini, Sep 15, 2027 to Feb 12, 2028
- Pluto in Aquarius, May 8, 2027 to Oct 18, 2027
Questions
When is Neptune retrograde in July 2027?
Neptune stations retrograde at 6°40′ Aries on July 9, 2027 at 22:41 UTC and stations direct at 3°51′ Aries on December 15, 2027 at 09:07 UTC. Pre-shadow begins March 18, 2027 at 20:10 UTC, the opposition is September 28, 2027 at 14:19 UTC, at 5°14′ Aries, and post-shadow ends April 4, 2028 at 08:08 UTC.
When does the July 2027 Neptune retrograde end?
Neptune stations direct on December 15, 2027 at 09:07 UTC, at 3°51′ Aries, and post-shadow ends April 4, 2028 at 08:08 UTC.
When is the Neptune opposition in this retrograde?
The opposition is September 28, 2027 at 14:19 UTC, at 5°14′ Aries.
How long is this Neptune retrograde?
159 days from station to station in UTC calendar days, from July 9, 2027 at 22:41 UTC to December 15, 2027 at 09:07 UTC.
What sign is Neptune retrograde in, July 2027?
In Aries: both stations fall in the same sign, at 6°40′ Aries on July 9, 2027 at 22:41 UTC and at 3°51′ Aries on December 15, 2027 at 09:07 UTC.
When is the shadow of the July 2027 Neptune retrograde?
Pre-shadow runs 113 days, from March 18, 2027 at 20:10 UTC to the retrograde station; post-shadow runs 111 days, from the direct station to April 4, 2028 at 08:08 UTC. With the shadow, the cycle spans 383 days.
How does this Neptune retrograde compare with the previous one?
The previous one, July 2026, ran from July 7, 2026 at 10:55 UTC to December 12, 2026 at 22:18 UTC and lasted 158 days; this one lasts 159 days. Neptune moves direct for 209 days in between.
When was Neptune last retrograde in Aries?
The last Neptune retrograde station in Aries before this one was July 7, 2026 at 10:55 UTC, at 4°25′ Aries. The next one is July 11, 2028 at 13:04 UTC, at 8°54′ Aries.
Which other planets are retrograde during the July 2027 Neptune retrograde?
Between July 9, 2027 at 22:41 UTC and December 15, 2027 at 09:07 UTC: Mercury in Scorpio and Libra, Oct 7, 2027 to Oct 28, 2027, Saturn in Aries, Aug 9, 2027 to Dec 24, 2027, Uranus in Gemini, Sep 15, 2027 to Feb 12, 2028, and Pluto in Aquarius, May 8, 2027 to Oct 18, 2027.
What should I do during this Neptune retrograde?
From July 9, 2027 at 22:41 UTC to December 15, 2027 at 09:07 UTC: Check assumptions; a good time for rest, art and reflection.
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