Retrograde Dates
Mercury Retrograde 2017
Every Mercury retrograde that touches 2017, with exact station times, degrees and shadow periods.
Quick Answer
Mercury is retrograde three times in 2017: from April 9 to May 3 in Taurus and Aries; from August 13 to September 5 in Virgo and Leo; from December 3 to December 23 in Sagittarius. Mercury also begins 2017 retrograde, continuing the period that started on December 19, 2016, and turns direct on January 8, 2017. The next Mercury retrograde after 2017 begins on March 23, 2018 at 16°54' Aries. Dates are in UTC.
Mercury Retrograde Dates 2017
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°07' Capricorn | 28°50' Sagittarius | Capricorn, Sagittarius | to |
4°50' Taurus | 24°15' Aries | Taurus, Aries | to |
11°38' Virgo | 28°25' Leo | Virgo, Leo | to |
29°18' Sagittarius | 13°00' Sagittarius | Sagittarius | to |
Before and After 2017
- 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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Other Retrogrades in 2017
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Questions About Mercury Retrograde 2017
When Is Mercury Retrograde in 2017?
Mercury is retrograde three times in 2017: from April 9 to May 3 in Taurus and Aries; from August 13 to September 5 in Virgo and Leo; from December 3 to December 23 in Sagittarius. Mercury also begins 2017 retrograde, continuing the period that started on December 19, 2016, and turns direct on January 8, 2017. The next Mercury retrograde after 2017 begins on March 23, 2018 at 16°54' Aries. Dates are in UTC.
When Does the Mercury Retrograde Shadow Start in 2017?
For the retrograde that begins April 9, 2017, the pre-retrograde shadow starts March 27, 2017 and the post-retrograde shadow ends May 21, 2017. For the retrograde that begins August 13, 2017, the pre-retrograde shadow starts July 24, 2017 and the post-retrograde shadow ends September 19, 2017. For the retrograde that begins December 3, 2017, the pre-retrograde shadow starts November 15, 2017 and the post-retrograde shadow ends January 10, 2018.
What Signs Is Mercury Retrograde in During 2017?
From April 9, 2017, Mercury turns retrograde at 4°50' Taurus and turns direct at 24°15' Aries. From August 13, 2017, Mercury turns retrograde at 11°38' Virgo and turns direct at 28°25' Leo. From December 3, 2017, Mercury turns retrograde at 29°18' Sagittarius and turns direct at 13°00' Sagittarius.
How Many Days Is Mercury Retrograde in 2017?
Mercury spends about 74 days of 2017 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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