The big picture of 2027
Jupiter, the planet astrologers link with growth, luck and generosity, spends the first seven months of 2027 in Leo, a sign of self-expression, creativity and heart. On the evening of July 25 (Eastern Time) it moves into Virgo, where the mood turns practical: skills, health routines, service and getting the details right. Each sign feels this in a different area of life, which is why your sign’s page matters more than the headline.
Saturn, the planet of structure and responsibility, spends the whole year in Aries, the sign it entered in February 2026. Saturn in Aries is about learning to lead with patience: starting things is easy, keeping them going is the lesson. The outer planets set the background: Uranus in Gemini (since spring 2026) keeps information, technology and communication in flux, Neptune in Aries blurs the line between idealism and impulse, and Pluto continues its long stay in Aquarius.
Eclipses of 2027
- February 6, 2027: Annular solar eclipse in Aquarius
- February 20, 2027: Penumbral lunar eclipse in Virgo
- July 18, 2027: Penumbral lunar eclipse in Capricorn
- August 2, 2027: Total solar eclipse in Leo
- August 17, 2027: Penumbral lunar eclipse in Aquarius
The total solar eclipse of August 2, 2027, is one of the longest of the century, with more than six minutes of totality near Luxor in Egypt. Its path crosses southern Spain, North Africa and the Arabian Peninsula; it won’t be visible from the United States or Canada. In astrology, eclipses mark turning points, and both solar eclipses of 2027 fall on the Leo–Aquarius axis.
Retrogrades of 2027
- Mercury retrograde: February 9 – March 3, Pisces → Aquarius
- Mercury retrograde: June 10 – July 4, Cancer → Gemini
- Mercury retrograde: October 7 – October 28, Scorpio → Libra
- Mars retrograde: January 10 – April 1, Virgo → Leo
- Jupiter stations direct: April 12 in Leo
- Saturn stations retrograde: August 9 in Aries
- Saturn stations direct: December 23 in Aries
There is no Venus retrograde in 2027: the last one ends in November 2026 and the next begins in 2028. All dates are in Eastern Time and calculated on this site from the planets’ orbital elements; see our Mercury retrograde page for shadow periods.
Sun sign or rising sign?
Yearly horoscopes like these place each planet in a “sector” of your chart counted from your sign, a method called whole-sign houses. It works with your Sun sign, and many astrologers prefer to use the rising sign. If you know your birth time, find your rising sign with our big three calculator and read both pages.
Frequently asked questions
What are the biggest astrology events of 2027?
Jupiter moves from Leo into Virgo on July 25, Saturn spends the whole year in Aries, Mars is retrograde from January 10 to April 1, and there are two solar eclipses: an annular one in Aquarius on February 6 and a total one in Leo on August 2.
Is 2027 a good year for my sign?
Every sign gets a different mix of opportunities and lessons. Read your sign’s page for where Jupiter (growth) and Saturn (structure) fall in your chart this year.
Should I read my Sun sign or my rising sign?
Both. Yearly horoscopes use whole-sign houses, so reading your rising sign often fits even better. Find it with our big three calculator.
Can a yearly horoscope predict what will happen?
No. It describes the year’s planetary weather as astrologers read it, as a prompt for planning and reflection. Your choices shape the year.