Retrograde Dates
Mercury Retrograde 2030
Every Mercury retrograde that touches 2030, with exact station times, degrees and shadow periods.
Quick Answer
Mercury is retrograde three times in 2030: from April 13 to May 6 in Taurus and Aries; from August 16 to September 8 in Virgo; from December 6 to December 25 in Capricorn and Sagittarius. Mercury also begins 2030 retrograde, continuing the period that started on December 22, 2029, and turns direct on January 11, 2030. The next Mercury retrograde after 2030 begins on March 26, 2031 at 19°44' Aries. Dates are in UTC.
Mercury Retrograde Dates 2030
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
17°42' Capricorn | 1°26' Capricorn | Capricorn | to |
7°47' Taurus | 27°26' Aries | Taurus, Aries | to |
14°29' Virgo | 1°06' Virgo | Virgo | to |
1°51' Capricorn | 15°33' Sagittarius | Capricorn, Sagittarius | to |
Before and After 2030
- 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 2030
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Questions About Mercury Retrograde 2030
When Is Mercury Retrograde in 2030?
Mercury is retrograde three times in 2030: from April 13 to May 6 in Taurus and Aries; from August 16 to September 8 in Virgo; from December 6 to December 25 in Capricorn and Sagittarius. Mercury also begins 2030 retrograde, continuing the period that started on December 22, 2029, and turns direct on January 11, 2030. The next Mercury retrograde after 2030 begins on March 26, 2031 at 19°44' Aries. Dates are in UTC.
When Does the Mercury Retrograde Shadow Start in 2030?
For the retrograde that begins April 13, 2030, the pre-retrograde shadow starts March 30, 2030 and the post-retrograde shadow ends May 24, 2030. For the retrograde that begins August 16, 2030, the pre-retrograde shadow starts July 27, 2030 and the post-retrograde shadow ends September 22, 2030. For the retrograde that begins December 6, 2030, the pre-retrograde shadow starts November 17, 2030 and the post-retrograde shadow ends January 13, 2031.
What Signs Is Mercury Retrograde in During 2030?
From April 13, 2030, Mercury turns retrograde at 7°47' Taurus and turns direct at 27°26' Aries. From August 16, 2030, Mercury turns retrograde at 14°29' Virgo and turns direct at 1°06' Virgo. From December 6, 2030, Mercury turns retrograde at 1°51' Capricorn and turns direct at 15°33' Sagittarius.
How Many Days Is Mercury Retrograde in 2030?
Mercury spends about 77 days of 2030 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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