Retrograde Dates
Mercury Retrograde 1956
Every Mercury retrograde that touches 1956, with exact station times, degrees and shadow periods.
Quick Answer
Mercury is retrograde three times in 1956: from January 18 to February 8 in Aquarius and Capricorn; from May 14 to June 7 in Gemini; from September 13 to October 5 in Libra and Virgo. The next Mercury retrograde after 1956 begins on January 1, 1957 at 27°25' Capricorn. Dates are in UTC.
Mercury Retrograde Dates 1956
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
13°26' Aquarius | 27°35' Capricorn | Aquarius, Capricorn | to |
8°52' Gemini | 0°13' Gemini | Gemini | to |
12°11' Libra | 27°16' Virgo | Libra, Virgo | to |
Before and After 1956
- Previous Mercury retrograde to , Libra
- Next Mercury retrograde to , 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 1956
When Is Mercury Retrograde in 1956?
Mercury is retrograde three times in 1956: from January 18 to February 8 in Aquarius and Capricorn; from May 14 to June 7 in Gemini; from September 13 to October 5 in Libra and Virgo. The next Mercury retrograde after 1956 begins on January 1, 1957 at 27°25' Capricorn. Dates are in UTC.
When Does the Mercury Retrograde Shadow Start in 1956?
For the retrograde that begins January 18, 1956, the pre-retrograde shadow starts January 2, 1956 and the post-retrograde shadow ends February 28, 1956. For the retrograde that begins May 14, 1956, the pre-retrograde shadow starts April 30, 1956 and the post-retrograde shadow ends June 22, 1956. For the retrograde that begins September 13, 1956, the pre-retrograde shadow starts August 24, 1956 and the post-retrograde shadow ends October 20, 1956.
What Signs Is Mercury Retrograde in During 1956?
From January 18, 1956, Mercury turns retrograde at 13°26' Aquarius and turns direct at 27°35' Capricorn. From May 14, 1956, Mercury turns retrograde at 8°52' Gemini and turns direct at 0°13' Gemini. From September 13, 1956, Mercury turns retrograde at 12°11' Libra and turns direct at 27°16' Virgo.
How Many Days Is Mercury Retrograde in 1956?
Mercury spends about 67 days of 1956 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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