Retrograde Dates
Mercury Retrograde 2021
Every Mercury retrograde that touches 2021, with exact station times, degrees and shadow periods.
Quick Answer
Mercury is retrograde three times in 2021: from January 30 to February 21 in Aquarius; from May 29 to June 22 in Gemini; from September 27 to October 18 in Libra. The next Mercury retrograde after 2021 begins on January 14, 2022 at 10°20' Aquarius. Dates are in UTC.
Mercury Retrograde Dates 2021
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°29' Aquarius | 11°01' Aquarius | Aquarius | to |
24°43' Gemini | 16°07' Gemini | Gemini | to |
25°28' Libra | 10°07' Libra | Libra | to |
Before and After 2021
- Previous Mercury retrograde to , Scorpio and Libra
- Next Mercury retrograde to , Aquarius and Capricorn
What Mercury Retrograde Is Known For
Mercury retrograde is traditionally associated with reviewing plans, conversations, contracts, devices, and travel arrangements.
Is it retrograde today? See where Mercury is right now, or every planet that is retrograde now.
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Questions About Mercury Retrograde 2021
When Is Mercury Retrograde in 2021?
Mercury is retrograde three times in 2021: from January 30 to February 21 in Aquarius; from May 29 to June 22 in Gemini; from September 27 to October 18 in Libra. The next Mercury retrograde after 2021 begins on January 14, 2022 at 10°20' Aquarius. Dates are in UTC.
When Does the Mercury Retrograde Shadow Start in 2021?
For the retrograde that begins January 30, 2021, the pre-retrograde shadow starts January 15, 2021 and the post-retrograde shadow ends March 13, 2021. For the retrograde that begins May 29, 2021, the pre-retrograde shadow starts May 15, 2021 and the post-retrograde shadow ends July 7, 2021. For the retrograde that begins September 27, 2021, the pre-retrograde shadow starts September 6, 2021 and the post-retrograde shadow ends November 3, 2021.
What Signs Is Mercury Retrograde in During 2021?
From January 30, 2021, Mercury turns retrograde at 26°29' Aquarius and turns direct at 11°01' Aquarius. From May 29, 2021, Mercury turns retrograde at 24°43' Gemini and turns direct at 16°07' Gemini. From September 27, 2021, Mercury turns retrograde at 25°28' Libra and turns direct at 10°07' Libra.
How Many Days Is Mercury Retrograde in 2021?
Mercury spends about 67 days of 2021 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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