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Mercury Retrograde 2004

Every Mercury retrograde that touches 2004, with exact station times, degrees and shadow periods.

Quick Answer

Mercury is retrograde three times in 2004: from April 6 to April 30 in Taurus and Aries; from August 10 to September 2 in Virgo and Leo; from November 30 to December 20 in Sagittarius. Mercury also begins 2004 retrograde, continuing the period that started on December 17, 2003, and turns direct on January 6, 2004. The next Mercury retrograde after 2004 begins on March 20, 2005 at 14°06' Aries. Dates are in UTC.

Mercury Retrograde Dates 2004

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

12°33' Capricorn

26°16' Sagittarius
Capricorn, Sagittarius to

1°55' Taurus

21°06' Aries
Taurus, Aries to

8°46' Virgo

25°44' Leo
Virgo, Leo to

26°44' Sagittarius

10°27' Sagittarius
Sagittarius to

Before and After 2004

  • 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 2004

When Is Mercury Retrograde in 2004?

Mercury is retrograde three times in 2004: from April 6 to April 30 in Taurus and Aries; from August 10 to September 2 in Virgo and Leo; from November 30 to December 20 in Sagittarius. Mercury also begins 2004 retrograde, continuing the period that started on December 17, 2003, and turns direct on January 6, 2004. The next Mercury retrograde after 2004 begins on March 20, 2005 at 14°06' Aries. Dates are in UTC.

When Does the Mercury Retrograde Shadow Start in 2004?

For the retrograde that begins April 6, 2004, the pre-retrograde shadow starts March 24, 2004 and the post-retrograde shadow ends May 18, 2004. For the retrograde that begins August 10, 2004, the pre-retrograde shadow starts July 21, 2004 and the post-retrograde shadow ends September 16, 2004. For the retrograde that begins November 30, 2004, the pre-retrograde shadow starts November 12, 2004 and the post-retrograde shadow ends January 7, 2005.

What Signs Is Mercury Retrograde in During 2004?

From April 6, 2004, Mercury turns retrograde at 1°55' Taurus and turns direct at 21°06' Aries. From August 10, 2004, Mercury turns retrograde at 8°46' Virgo and turns direct at 25°44' Leo. From November 30, 2004, Mercury turns retrograde at 26°44' Sagittarius and turns direct at 10°27' Sagittarius.

How Many Days Is Mercury Retrograde in 2004?

Mercury spends about 73 days of 2004 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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