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Mercury Retrograde 1916

Every Mercury retrograde that touches 1916, with exact station times, degrees and shadow periods.

Quick Answer

Mercury is retrograde three times in 1916: from January 27 to February 17 in Aquarius; from May 25 to June 18 in Gemini; from September 22 to October 14 in Libra. The next Mercury retrograde after 1916 begins on January 10, 1917 at 5°40' Aquarius. Dates are in UTC.

Mercury Retrograde Dates 1916

Station times switch to your time zone in the browser. The shadow runs from the pre-retrograde shadow to the end of the post-retrograde shadow.

Stations RetrogradeStations DirectSignsShadow Period

21°46' Aquarius

6°11' Aquarius
Aquarius to

19°16' Gemini

10°43' Gemini
Gemini to

20°43' Libra

5°28' Libra
Libra to

Before and After 1916

  • Previous Mercury retrograde to , Scorpio and Libra
  • Next Mercury retrograde to , Aquarius and Capricorn

What Mercury Retrograde Is Known For

Mercury retrograde is traditionally associated with reviewing plans, conversations, contracts, devices, and travel arrangements.

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Questions About Mercury Retrograde 1916

When Is Mercury Retrograde in 1916?

Mercury is retrograde three times in 1916: from January 27 to February 17 in Aquarius; from May 25 to June 18 in Gemini; from September 22 to October 14 in Libra. The next Mercury retrograde after 1916 begins on January 10, 1917 at 5°40' Aquarius. Dates are in UTC.

When Does the Mercury Retrograde Shadow Start in 1916?

For the retrograde that begins January 27, 1916, the pre-retrograde shadow starts January 11, 1916 and the post-retrograde shadow ends March 8, 1916. For the retrograde that begins May 25, 1916, the pre-retrograde shadow starts May 10, 1916 and the post-retrograde shadow ends July 2, 1916. For the retrograde that begins September 22, 1916, the pre-retrograde shadow starts September 2, 1916 and the post-retrograde shadow ends October 29, 1916.

What Signs Is Mercury Retrograde in During 1916?

From January 27, 1916, Mercury turns retrograde at 21°46' Aquarius and turns direct at 6°11' Aquarius. From May 25, 1916, Mercury turns retrograde at 19°16' Gemini and turns direct at 10°43' Gemini. From September 22, 1916, Mercury turns retrograde at 20°43' Libra and turns direct at 5°28' Libra.

How Many Days Is Mercury Retrograde in 1916?

Mercury spends about 67 days of 1916 retrograde.

What Is Mercury Retrograde Known For?

Mercury retrograde is traditionally associated with reviewing plans, conversations, contracts, devices, and travel arrangements. Astrologers read it as a time to review rather than launch.

Why Do Some Sites List a Different Retrograde Date?

Most astrology sites print a single date without a time zone. An ingress at 10:49 PM in New York is already the next day in London and Sydney, so two correct sources can disagree by a day. Selfgazer gives every time in both US Eastern time and UTC, and the tables switch to your own time zone in the browser.

Where Mercury Retrograde Lands for You

These dates are the same for everyone. Your birth chart shows which house Mercury retrogrades through, and which of your planets it touches.

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