Retrograde Dates
Mercury Retrograde 2024
Every Mercury retrograde that touches 2024, with exact station times, degrees and shadow periods.
Quick Answer
Mercury is retrograde three times in 2024: from April 1 to April 25 in Aries; from August 5 to August 28 in Virgo and Leo; from November 26 to December 15 in Sagittarius. Mercury also begins 2024 retrograde, continuing the period that started on December 13, 2023, and turns direct on January 2, 2024. The next Mercury retrograde after 2024 begins on March 15, 2025 at 9°35' Aries. Dates are in UTC.
Mercury Retrograde Dates 2024
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
8°29' Capricorn | 22°10' Sagittarius | Capricorn, Sagittarius | to |
27°13' Aries | 15°58' Aries | Aries | to |
4°06' Virgo | 21°24' Leo | Virgo, Leo | to |
22°40' Sagittarius | 6°23' Sagittarius | Sagittarius | to |
Before and After 2024
- Previous Mercury retrograde to , Virgo
- Next Mercury retrograde to , Aries and 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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Other Retrogrades in 2024
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Questions About Mercury Retrograde 2024
When Is Mercury Retrograde in 2024?
Mercury is retrograde three times in 2024: from April 1 to April 25 in Aries; from August 5 to August 28 in Virgo and Leo; from November 26 to December 15 in Sagittarius. Mercury also begins 2024 retrograde, continuing the period that started on December 13, 2023, and turns direct on January 2, 2024. The next Mercury retrograde after 2024 begins on March 15, 2025 at 9°35' Aries. Dates are in UTC.
When Does the Mercury Retrograde Shadow Start in 2024?
For the retrograde that begins April 1, 2024, the pre-retrograde shadow starts March 19, 2024 and the post-retrograde shadow ends May 13, 2024. For the retrograde that begins August 5, 2024, the pre-retrograde shadow starts July 17, 2024 and the post-retrograde shadow ends September 11, 2024. For the retrograde that begins November 26, 2024, the pre-retrograde shadow starts November 7, 2024 and the post-retrograde shadow ends January 3, 2025.
What Signs Is Mercury Retrograde in During 2024?
From April 1, 2024, Mercury turns retrograde at 27°13' Aries and turns direct at 15°58' Aries. From August 5, 2024, Mercury turns retrograde at 4°06' Virgo and turns direct at 21°24' Leo. From November 26, 2024, Mercury turns retrograde at 22°40' Sagittarius and turns direct at 6°23' Sagittarius.
How Many Days Is Mercury Retrograde in 2024?
Mercury spends about 68 days of 2024 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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