Mercury retrograde · 2028

Mercury retrograde 2028

Mercury retrograde is a time of rereading: exchanges, travel, contracts and tools ask for a second check. It is not a curse, it is an invitation to review, rephrase, reconnect, three times a year for three weeks.

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The dates of Mercury retrograde in 2028

Times in UTC.

From Monday, January 24, 2028 to Monday, February 14, 2028: in Aquarius

Pre-shadow: January 8, 2028 at 7:24 PM
Retrograde station: January 24, 2028 at 11:02 AM · 19°41' Aquarius
Direct station: February 14, 2028 at 12:42 PM · 3°59' Aquarius
Post-shadow: March 5, 2028 at 4:45 PM

In Aquarius, this retrograde reviews independence, innovation and fellowship. If you have a planet or an angle between 3°59' Aquarius and 19°41' Aquarius, this retrograde concerns you closely: Mercury passes over it three times.

From Sunday, May 21, 2028 to Wednesday, June 14, 2028: in Gemini

Pre-shadow: May 6, 2028 at 6:41 PM
Retrograde station: May 21, 2028 at 8:41 AM · 16°18' Gemini
Direct station: June 14, 2028 at 6:06 AM · 7°45' Gemini
Post-shadow: June 29, 2028 at 8:58 AM

In Gemini, this retrograde reviews curiosity, exchange and agility. If you have a planet or an angle between 7°45' Gemini and 16°18' Gemini, this retrograde concerns you closely: Mercury passes over it three times.

From Tuesday, September 19, 2028 to Wednesday, October 11, 2028: in Libra

Pre-shadow: August 30, 2028 at 7:16 AM
Retrograde station: September 19, 2028 at 4:28 PM · 18°35' Libra
Direct station: October 11, 2028 at 10:30 AM · 3°28' Libra
Post-shadow: October 26, 2028 at 1:49 PM

In Libra, this retrograde reviews harmony, relationship and justice. If you have a planet or an angle between 3°28' Libra and 18°35' Libra, this retrograde concerns you closely: Mercury passes over it three times.

Do

↗Reread before sending, reconfirm appointments, back up your files.
↗Pick up a file left pending, reach out to someone you lost touch with.
↗Revise, edit, repair: everything that starts with “re”.
↗Keep margin in journeys and deadlines.

Avoid

—Signing an important contract without rereading or a cooling-off period.
—Buying electronics or a vehicle without a guarantee.
—Settling a misunderstanding in the heat of the moment by message.
—Launching a major communication on the day of the station.

And if Mercury is retrograde in your chart?

About one person in five is born with Mercury retrograde, fewer with Venus or Mars. During the sky’s retrogrades these people are often more at ease than others: it is their native mode.

Mercury retrograde natal →

The other retrograde planets in 2028

Frequently asked questions

Is Mercury retrograde in 2028?

From January 24, 2028 to February 14, 2028 in Aquarius · from May 21, 2028 to June 14, 2028 in Gemini · from September 19, 2028 to October 11, 2028 in Libra.

What should I do during Mercury retrograde?

Reread before sending, reconfirm appointments, back up your files. Pick up a file left pending, reach out to someone you lost touch with. Revise, edit, repair: everything that starts with “re”. Keep margin in journeys and deadlines.

What is the shadow period?

The degrees the planet covers three times: once before the retrograde station, once backwards, once after the direct station. Entering the shadow announces the themes, leaving it concludes them.