Retrograde Dates
Mercury Retrograde 2023
Every Mercury retrograde that touches 2023, with exact station times, degrees and shadow periods.
Quick Answer
Mercury is retrograde three times in 2023: from April 21 to May 15 in Taurus; from August 23 to September 15 in Virgo; from December 13 to January 2, 2024 in Capricorn and Sagittarius. Mercury also begins 2023 retrograde, continuing the period that started on December 29, 2022, and turns direct on January 18, 2023. The next Mercury retrograde after 2023 begins on April 1, 2024 at 27°13' Aries. Dates are in UTC.
Mercury Retrograde Dates 2023
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
24°21' Capricorn | 8°08' Capricorn | Capricorn | to |
15°37' Taurus | 5°50' Taurus | Taurus | to |
21°51' Virgo | 8°00' Virgo | Virgo | to |
8°29' Capricorn | 22°10' Sagittarius | Capricorn, Sagittarius | to |
Before and After 2023
- Previous Mercury retrograde to , Libra and 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 2023
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Questions About Mercury Retrograde 2023
When Is Mercury Retrograde in 2023?
Mercury is retrograde three times in 2023: from April 21 to May 15 in Taurus; from August 23 to September 15 in Virgo; from December 13 to January 2, 2024 in Capricorn and Sagittarius. Mercury also begins 2023 retrograde, continuing the period that started on December 29, 2022, and turns direct on January 18, 2023. The next Mercury retrograde after 2023 begins on April 1, 2024 at 27°13' Aries. Dates are in UTC.
When Does the Mercury Retrograde Shadow Start in 2023?
For the retrograde that begins April 21, 2023, the pre-retrograde shadow starts April 7, 2023 and the post-retrograde shadow ends May 31, 2023. For the retrograde that begins August 23, 2023, the pre-retrograde shadow starts August 4, 2023 and the post-retrograde shadow ends September 30, 2023. For the retrograde that begins December 13, 2023, the pre-retrograde shadow starts November 25, 2023 and the post-retrograde shadow ends January 21, 2024.
What Signs Is Mercury Retrograde in During 2023?
From April 21, 2023, Mercury turns retrograde at 15°37' Taurus and turns direct at 5°50' Taurus. From August 23, 2023, Mercury turns retrograde at 21°51' Virgo and turns direct at 8°00' Virgo. From December 13, 2023, Mercury turns retrograde at 8°29' Capricorn and turns direct at 22°10' Sagittarius.
How Many Days Is Mercury Retrograde in 2023?
Mercury spends about 83 days of 2023 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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