Mercury retrograde 2028
In 2028 Mercury goes retrograde 3 times: in Aquarius, in Gemini, and in Libra. All three periods fall in air signs.
Period 1: Jan 24 to Feb 14
It moves back from 19°41′ Aquarius to 3°59′ Aquarius.
- Shadow begins
- Jan 8, 14:24 · 3°59′ Aquarius
- Mercury stations retrograde
- Jan 24, 06:04 · 19°41′ Aquarius
- Mercury stations direct
- Feb 14, 07:38 · 3°59′ Aquarius
- Shadow ends
- Mar 5, 11:45 · 19°41′ Aquarius
Period 2: May 21 to Jun 14
It moves back from 16°18′ Gemini to 7°45′ Gemini.
- Shadow begins
- May 6, 14:41 · 7°45′ Gemini
- Mercury stations retrograde
- May 21, 04:39 · 16°18′ Gemini
- Mercury stations direct
- Jun 14, 02:07 · 7°45′ Gemini
- Shadow ends
- Jun 29, 04:58 · 16°18′ Gemini
Period 3: Sep 19 to Oct 11
It moves back from 18°35′ Libra to 3°28′ Libra.
- Shadow begins
- Aug 30, 03:16 · 3°28′ Libra
- Mercury stations retrograde
- Sep 19, 12:31 · 18°35′ Libra
- Mercury stations direct
- Oct 11, 06:30 · 3°28′ Libra
- Shadow ends
- Oct 26, 09:49 · 18°35′ Libra
The shadow is the stretch of zodiac Mercury covers three times: before, during and after the retrograde. US Eastern time (New York).
What helps during these periods
- Review contracts and important messages before you send or sign them.
- Back up your files and leave room in travel plans and deadlines.
- Revisit pending projects, fix and reorganize rather than launch something new.
- Listen patiently: misunderstandings are more likely.