Retrograde Dates
Mercury Retrograde 1938
Every Mercury retrograde that touches 1938, with exact station times, degrees and shadow periods.
Quick Answer
Mercury is retrograde three times in 1938: from April 11 to May 5 in Taurus and Aries; from August 14 to September 6 in Virgo and Leo; from December 4 to December 24 in Sagittarius. Mercury also begins 1938 retrograde, continuing the period that started on December 20, 1937, and turns direct on January 9, 1938. The next Mercury retrograde after 1938 begins on March 24, 1939 at 17°35' Aries. Dates are in UTC.
Mercury Retrograde Dates 1938
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 Retrograde | Stations Direct | Signs | Shadow Period |
|---|---|---|---|
15°36' Capricorn | 29°20' Sagittarius | Capricorn, Sagittarius | to |
5°36' Taurus | 25°10' Aries | Taurus, Aries | to |
12°19' Virgo | 28°58' Leo | Virgo, Leo | to |
29°46' Sagittarius | 13°28' Sagittarius | Sagittarius | to |
Before and After 1938
- Previous Mercury retrograde to , Virgo
- Next Mercury retrograde to , Aries
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 1938
When Is Mercury Retrograde in 1938?
Mercury is retrograde three times in 1938: from April 11 to May 5 in Taurus and Aries; from August 14 to September 6 in Virgo and Leo; from December 4 to December 24 in Sagittarius. Mercury also begins 1938 retrograde, continuing the period that started on December 20, 1937, and turns direct on January 9, 1938. The next Mercury retrograde after 1938 begins on March 24, 1939 at 17°35' Aries. Dates are in UTC.
When Does the Mercury Retrograde Shadow Start in 1938?
For the retrograde that begins April 11, 1938, the pre-retrograde shadow starts March 28, 1938 and the post-retrograde shadow ends May 22, 1938. For the retrograde that begins August 14, 1938, the pre-retrograde shadow starts July 26, 1938 and the post-retrograde shadow ends September 21, 1938. For the retrograde that begins December 4, 1938, the pre-retrograde shadow starts November 16, 1938 and the post-retrograde shadow ends January 12, 1939.
What Signs Is Mercury Retrograde in During 1938?
From April 11, 1938, Mercury turns retrograde at 5°36' Taurus and turns direct at 25°10' Aries. From August 14, 1938, Mercury turns retrograde at 12°19' Virgo and turns direct at 28°58' Leo. From December 4, 1938, Mercury turns retrograde at 29°46' Sagittarius and turns direct at 13°28' Sagittarius.
How Many Days Is Mercury Retrograde in 1938?
Mercury spends about 76 days of 1938 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.
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