Mercury Retrograde Calendar
View all upcoming Mercury retrograde periods
Period 1
COMPLETEDStart Date
March 14, 2025
End Date
April 7, 2025
Duration
24 days
In Aries → Pisces
Period 2
COMPLETEDStart Date
July 17, 2025
End Date
August 11, 2025
Duration
25 days
In Leo
Period 3
COMPLETEDStart Date
November 9, 2025
End Date
November 29, 2025
Duration
20 days
In Sagittarius → Scorpio
Period 4
COMPLETEDStart Date
February 26, 2026
End Date
March 20, 2026
Duration
22 days
In Pisces → Aquarius
Period 5
UPCOMINGStart Date
June 29, 2026
End Date
July 23, 2026
Duration
24 days
In Cancer
Period 6
UPCOMINGStart Date
October 23, 2026
End Date
November 13, 2026
Duration
21 days
In Scorpio → Libra
Period 7
UPCOMINGStart Date
February 14, 2027
End Date
March 9, 2027
Duration
23 days
In Aquarius
Period 8
UPCOMINGStart Date
June 10, 2027
End Date
July 4, 2027
Duration
24 days
In Cancer → Gemini
Period 9
UPCOMINGStart Date
October 7, 2027
End Date
October 28, 2027
Duration
21 days
In Scorpio → Libra
Period 10
UPCOMINGStart Date
February 17, 2028
End Date
March 10, 2028
Duration
22 days
In Aquarius → Pisces
Period 11
UPCOMINGStart Date
June 14, 2028
End Date
July 8, 2028
Duration
24 days
In Gemini → Cancer
Period 12
UPCOMINGStart Date
October 9, 2028
End Date
October 31, 2028
Duration
22 days
In Libra → Scorpio
Understanding Mercury Retrograde Cycles
Astronomical Facts
- • Mercury goes retrograde 3-4 times per year
- • Each retrograde period lasts approximately 20-24 days
- • The planet appears to move backwards due to orbital mechanics
- • This is purely an optical illusion from Earth's perspective
Cultural Significance
- • Ancient astronomers first observed this phenomenon
- • Associated with communication and technology in astrology
- • Modern culture often references during tech glitches
- • Provides opportunity for reflection and review