Retrograde Dates
Mercury Retrograde 2019
Every Mercury retrograde that touches 2019, with exact station times, degrees and shadow periods.
Quick Answer
Mercury is retrograde three times in 2019: from March 5 to March 28 in Pisces; from July 7 to August 1 in Leo and Cancer; from October 31 to November 20 in Scorpio. The next Mercury retrograde after 2019 begins on February 17, 2020 at 12°53' Pisces. Dates are in UTC.
Mercury Retrograde Dates 2019
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
29°38' Pisces | 16°05' Pisces | Pisces | to |
4°27' Leo | 23°56' Cancer | Leo, Cancer | to |
27°38' Scorpio | 11°35' Scorpio | Scorpio | to |
Before and After 2019
- Previous Mercury retrograde to , Sagittarius and Scorpio
- Next Mercury retrograde to , Pisces and Aquarius
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 2019
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Questions About Mercury Retrograde 2019
When Is Mercury Retrograde in 2019?
Mercury is retrograde three times in 2019: from March 5 to March 28 in Pisces; from July 7 to August 1 in Leo and Cancer; from October 31 to November 20 in Scorpio. The next Mercury retrograde after 2019 begins on February 17, 2020 at 12°53' Pisces. Dates are in UTC.
When Does the Mercury Retrograde Shadow Start in 2019?
For the retrograde that begins March 5, 2019, the pre-retrograde shadow starts February 19, 2019 and the post-retrograde shadow ends April 16, 2019. For the retrograde that begins July 7, 2019, the pre-retrograde shadow starts June 20, 2019 and the post-retrograde shadow ends August 15, 2019. For the retrograde that begins October 31, 2019, the pre-retrograde shadow starts October 11, 2019 and the post-retrograde shadow ends December 7, 2019.
What Signs Is Mercury Retrograde in During 2019?
From March 5, 2019, Mercury turns retrograde at 29°38' Pisces and turns direct at 16°05' Pisces. From July 7, 2019, Mercury turns retrograde at 4°27' Leo and turns direct at 23°56' Cancer. From October 31, 2019, Mercury turns retrograde at 27°38' Scorpio and turns direct at 11°35' Scorpio.
How Many Days Is Mercury Retrograde in 2019?
Mercury spends about 67 days of 2019 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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