Retrograde Dates
Mercury Retrograde 1978
Every Mercury retrograde that touches 1978, with exact station times, degrees and shadow periods.
Quick Answer
Mercury is retrograde three times in 1978: from April 1 to April 25 in Aries; from August 4 to August 28 in Virgo and Leo; from November 25 to December 15 in Sagittarius. The next Mercury retrograde after 1978 begins on March 15, 1979 at 8°31' Aries. Dates are in UTC.
Mercury Retrograde Dates 1978
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
26°07' Aries | 14°51' Aries | Aries | to |
3°00' Virgo | 20°20' Leo | Virgo, Leo | to |
21°37' Sagittarius | 5°21' Sagittarius | Sagittarius | to |
Before and After 1978
- Previous Mercury retrograde to , Capricorn and Sagittarius
- Next Mercury retrograde to , Aries and 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 1978
When Is Mercury Retrograde in 1978?
Mercury is retrograde three times in 1978: from April 1 to April 25 in Aries; from August 4 to August 28 in Virgo and Leo; from November 25 to December 15 in Sagittarius. The next Mercury retrograde after 1978 begins on March 15, 1979 at 8°31' Aries. Dates are in UTC.
When Does the Mercury Retrograde Shadow Start in 1978?
For the retrograde that begins April 1, 1978, the pre-retrograde shadow starts March 18, 1978 and the post-retrograde shadow ends May 13, 1978. For the retrograde that begins August 4, 1978, the pre-retrograde shadow starts July 16, 1978 and the post-retrograde shadow ends September 11, 1978. For the retrograde that begins November 25, 1978, the pre-retrograde shadow starts November 7, 1978 and the post-retrograde shadow ends January 2, 1979.
What Signs Is Mercury Retrograde in During 1978?
From April 1, 1978, Mercury turns retrograde at 26°07' Aries and turns direct at 14°51' Aries. From August 4, 1978, Mercury turns retrograde at 3°00' Virgo and turns direct at 20°20' Leo. From November 25, 1978, Mercury turns retrograde at 21°37' Sagittarius and turns direct at 5°21' Sagittarius.
How Many Days Is Mercury Retrograde in 1978?
Mercury spends about 67 days of 1978 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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