Retrograde #1
Jan 25 - Feb 16
22 days
Retrograde #2
May 22 - Jun 15
24 days
Retrograde #3
Sep 21 - Oct 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 2028 questions
Is Mercury in retrograde right now?
No. The next Mercury retrograde starts on 25 January 2028 and ends on 16 February 2028.
How many times does Mercury go retrograde in 2028?
Mercury retrograde periods in 2028 — 3 in total: 25 January to 16 February, 22 May to 15 June and 21 September to 11 October.
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.