Retrograde Dates
Mercury Retrograde 2018
Every Mercury retrograde that touches 2018, with exact station times, degrees and shadow periods.
Quick Answer
Mercury is retrograde three times in 2018: from March 23 to April 15 in Aries; from July 26 to August 19 in Leo; from November 17 to December 6 in Sagittarius and Scorpio. The next Mercury retrograde after 2018 begins on March 5, 2019 at 29°38' Pisces. Dates are in UTC.
Mercury Retrograde Dates 2018
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
16°54' Aries | 4°46' Aries | Aries | to |
23°27' Leo | 11°31' Leo | Leo | to |
13°29' Sagittarius | 27°16' Scorpio | Sagittarius, Scorpio | to |
Before and After 2018
- 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 2018
When Is Mercury Retrograde in 2018?
Mercury is retrograde three times in 2018: from March 23 to April 15 in Aries; from July 26 to August 19 in Leo; from November 17 to December 6 in Sagittarius and Scorpio. The next Mercury retrograde after 2018 begins on March 5, 2019 at 29°38' Pisces. Dates are in UTC.
When Does the Mercury Retrograde Shadow Start in 2018?
For the retrograde that begins March 23, 2018, the pre-retrograde shadow starts March 9, 2018 and the post-retrograde shadow ends May 3, 2018. For the retrograde that begins July 26, 2018, the pre-retrograde shadow starts July 7, 2018 and the post-retrograde shadow ends September 2, 2018. For the retrograde that begins November 17, 2018, the pre-retrograde shadow starts October 29, 2018 and the post-retrograde shadow ends December 24, 2018.
What Signs Is Mercury Retrograde in During 2018?
From March 23, 2018, Mercury turns retrograde at 16°54' Aries and turns direct at 4°46' Aries. From July 26, 2018, Mercury turns retrograde at 23°27' Leo and turns direct at 11°31' Leo. From November 17, 2018, Mercury turns retrograde at 13°29' Sagittarius and turns direct at 27°16' Scorpio.
How Many Days Is Mercury Retrograde in 2018?
Mercury spends about 67 days of 2018 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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