Astrology 2027: Key Dates for Your Diary
Three Mercury retrogrades, five eclipses and one big sign change. Here is the 2027 astrology calendar for the UK, with notes on how to use it.
The main astrology 2027 dates are three Mercury retrogrades (9 February to 3 March, 10 June to 4 July and 7 to 28 October), five eclipses, a Mars retrograde from 10 January to 1 April, and Jupiter moving into Virgo on 26 July. Only two of the eclipses can be seen from the UK.
The 2027 astrology calendar at a glance
All dates are for the UK, and the signs come from the Western (tropical) zodiac. Vedic astrology uses the sidereal zodiac, so the signs there are usually one earlier. Our guide to Vedic and Western astrology explains why.
| Date in 2027 | Event | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| 10 January to 1 April | Mars retrograde | Starts in Virgo, ends in Leo |
| 6 February | Annular solar eclipse (new moon in Aquarius) | Not visible from the UK |
| 9 February to 3 March | Mercury retrograde | Starts in Pisces, ends in Aquarius |
| 20 to 21 February | Penumbral lunar eclipse (full moon in Virgo) | Visible from the UK, but faint |
| 10 June to 4 July | Mercury retrograde | Starts in Cancer, ends in Gemini |
| 18 July | Full moon in Capricorn, a near-miss lunar eclipse | Nothing to see |
| 26 July | Jupiter enters Virgo | About 5.49am BST. The only major sign change of the year |
| 2 August | Total solar eclipse (new moon in Leo) | Partial from the UK, mid-morning |
| 9 August | Saturn turns retrograde in Aries | Lasts until late December |
| 17 August | Penumbral lunar eclipse (full moon in Aquarius) | Not visible from London |
| 7 to 28 October | Mercury retrograde | Starts in Scorpio, ends in Libra |
When is Mercury retrograde in 2027?
Mercury appears to move backwards three times in 2027, for about three weeks each time. If the idea is new to you, start with Mercury retrograde explained. The current one, covered in our guide to Mercury retrograde in October and November 2026, ends on 13 November 2026.
In 2027 each retrograde begins in a water sign and slips back into an air sign. Astrologers read that as a move from feelings to thinking: something stirs you, then you talk it through.
- 9 February to 3 March (Pisces, then Aquarius): this starts three days after a solar eclipse, so early February is a time to go gently with new plans. Themes: intuition, rest, then friends, groups and ideas.
- 10 June to 4 July (Cancer, then Gemini): home and family matters first, then messages, paperwork and short journeys. It falls in the summer holiday season, so check bookings and travel documents carefully.
- 7 to 28 October (Scorpio, then Libra): trust and shared money first, then relationships and agreements.
Each retrograde has a milder shadow period of two to three weeks either side. None of them is a reason to put life on hold. Use them as reminders to check details and finish what you have started.
Which 2027 eclipses can you see from the UK?
There are five entries on timeanddate.com’s list of 2027 eclipses. Two can be seen from the UK.
- Saturday 20 February: a penumbral lunar eclipse, from 9.12pm GMT to 1.13am on Sunday, with maximum at 11.12pm. The Moon will be high in the sky from London, but only the faint outer part of the Earth’s shadow touches it. You may not notice any change.
- Monday 2 August: a total solar eclipse crosses southern Spain, North Africa and the Middle East. From London it is partial, running from about 9.03am to 10.59am BST, with maximum at 10.00am, when the Moon covers roughly half the Sun’s width. That is much shallower than the solar eclipse of 12 August 2026. You will need eclipse glasses or a pinhole projector for the whole event.
The annular solar eclipse of 6 February is seen from parts of South America, the Atlantic and Africa, not from the UK. The penumbral lunar eclipse of 17 August is not visible from London, and the full moon of 18 July only brushes the edge of the Earth’s shadow.
In astrology, the two solar eclipses fall in Aquarius and Leo. That pairing is about the balance between the group and the individual: what you give to friends, teams and causes, and what you need for yourself. Eclipses are not omens. They do not bring bad luck, and you do not need to stay indoors or buy a remedy because of one.
Which planets change sign in 2027?
Among the slow-moving planets, only one changes sign. Jupiter leaves Leo and enters Virgo on Monday 26 July 2027, and stays for about a year. Jupiter is linked with growth and learning. Virgo is linked with skill, daily routine, health habits and useful work. Astrologers read Jupiter in Virgo as a time when small, steady improvements pay off more than grand gestures.
The other slow planets stay put. Saturn and Neptune are in Aries all year, Uranus is in Gemini and Pluto is in Aquarius. Saturn does not move into Taurus until April 2028. If you were born between 1996 and 1999, or between 1967 and 1969, that matters, because Saturn is back where it was at your birth. Our guide to the Saturn return explains what that means.
Mars is retrograde from 10 January to 1 April, moving back from Virgo into Leo. This happens roughly every two years. Mars is the planet of drive and effort, so astrologers suggest pacing yourself in the first three months and reviewing how you work before taking on more.
After the many sign changes of 2025 and 2026, this makes 2027 a settling-in year.
How should you use an astrology calendar?
- Put the dates in your diary as reminders to slow down and check details, not as days to avoid.
- Plan weddings, moves and job changes around real life first: people, money, health and practical deadlines.
- Remember that your own birth chart matters more than any general calendar. The same eclipse lands in a different area of life for each rising sign.
- Keep a few notes through the year. See for yourself whether the patterns mean anything to you.
- No date is lucky or unlucky in itself. What you do with it counts for more.
Frequently asked questions
When is Mercury retrograde in 2027?
Mercury is retrograde three times in 2027: from 9 February to 3 March in Pisces and Aquarius, from 10 June to 4 July in Cancer and Gemini, and from 7 to 28 October in Scorpio and Libra. Each lasts about three weeks, with milder shadow periods either side.
Is there a solar eclipse in the UK in 2027?
Yes. On Monday 2 August 2027 a total solar eclipse crosses southern Spain and North Africa. From London it is partial, from about 9.03am to 10.59am BST, with the Moon covering roughly half the Sun’s width at 10am. You need proper eye protection throughout.
Which planets change sign in 2027?
Among the slow-moving planets, only Jupiter changes sign. It moves from Leo into Virgo on 26 July 2027 and stays for about a year. Saturn and Neptune remain in Aries, Uranus stays in Gemini and Pluto stays in Aquarius for the whole of 2027.
Is 2027 a good year according to astrology?
Astrology does not label whole years as good or bad. With only one major sign change, 2027 looks steadier than 2025 and 2026, which suits building on what you have started. How it plays out for you depends on your own birth chart and your choices.
The takeaway
The 2027 sky is calmer than the last two years: three Mercury retrogrades, a partial solar eclipse over the UK on 2 August and Jupiter’s move into Virgo on 26 July. Note the dates, keep your plans practical, and use the calendar as a prompt for reflection.
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