Retrograde Dates
Mercury Retrograde 1972
Every Mercury retrograde that touches 1972, with exact station times, degrees and shadow periods.
Quick Answer
Mercury is retrograde three times in 1972: from March 21 to April 14 in Aries; from July 24 to August 17 in Leo; from November 15 to December 5 in Sagittarius and Scorpio. The next Mercury retrograde after 1972 begins on March 4, 1973 at 28°35' Pisces. Dates are in UTC.
Mercury Retrograde Dates 1972
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°50' Aries | 3°41' Aries | Aries | to |
22°21' Leo | 10°27' Leo | Leo | to |
12°27' Sagittarius | 26°14' Scorpio | Sagittarius, Scorpio | to |
Before and After 1972
- Previous Mercury retrograde to , Sagittarius
- Next Mercury retrograde to , Pisces
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 1972
When Is Mercury Retrograde in 1972?
Mercury is retrograde three times in 1972: from March 21 to April 14 in Aries; from July 24 to August 17 in Leo; from November 15 to December 5 in Sagittarius and Scorpio. The next Mercury retrograde after 1972 begins on March 4, 1973 at 28°35' Pisces. Dates are in UTC.
When Does the Mercury Retrograde Shadow Start in 1972?
For the retrograde that begins March 21, 1972, the pre-retrograde shadow starts March 7, 1972 and the post-retrograde shadow ends May 2, 1972. For the retrograde that begins July 24, 1972, the pre-retrograde shadow starts July 6, 1972 and the post-retrograde shadow ends August 31, 1972. For the retrograde that begins November 15, 1972, the pre-retrograde shadow starts October 27, 1972 and the post-retrograde shadow ends December 23, 1972.
What Signs Is Mercury Retrograde in During 1972?
From March 21, 1972, Mercury turns retrograde at 15°50' Aries and turns direct at 3°41' Aries. From July 24, 1972, Mercury turns retrograde at 22°21' Leo and turns direct at 10°27' Leo. From November 15, 1972, Mercury turns retrograde at 12°27' Sagittarius and turns direct at 26°14' Scorpio.
How Many Days Is Mercury Retrograde in 1972?
Mercury spends about 67 days of 1972 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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