Retrograde #1
Feb 24 - Mar 18
22 days
Retrograde #2
Jun 28 - Jul 22
24 days
Retrograde #3
Oct 22 - Nov 11
20 days
Avoid During Retrograde
- • Signing contracts or legal documents
- • Buying electronics or vehicles
- • Starting new projects
- • Making major decisions
- • Travel without backup plans
Good Time For
- • Reviewing and revising projects
- • Reconnecting with old friends
- • Finishing incomplete tasks
- • Reflecting and journaling
- • Backing up your data
About Mercury Retrograde
Mercury retrograde is an optical illusion that occurs 3-4 times per year when Mercury appears to move backward in its orbit. This phenomenon lasts about 3 weeks each time.
In astrology, Mercury rules communication, technology, travel, and contracts. During retrograde, these areas may experience disruptions. It's actually a great time for activities that begin with "re-": review, revise, reconnect, and reflect.
Mercury retrograde 2013 questions
Is Mercury in retrograde right now?
No. There are no further Mercury retrograde periods in 2013.
How many times does Mercury go retrograde in 2013?
Mercury retrograde periods in 2013 — 3 in total: 24 February to 18 March, 28 June to 22 July and 22 October to 11 November.
How long does a Mercury retrograde last?
Roughly three weeks each time, three or four times a year. The dates above are calculated, not estimated.
Does Mercury retrograde affect everyone the same way?
The dates are the same for everyone. Which part of your life it touches depends on the house Mercury moves through in your own birth chart, which is different for every person.
Which of your areas does Mercury actually slow down?
The advice everyone repeats is generic because it has to be. With your birth details, Luma can say which part of your life this one touches.