Mercury Retrograde 2027
Exact mercury retrograde dates for 2027, computed directly from VSOP87 planetary theory — the ephemeris-grade math behind professional astronomy software — rather than copied from another site's table. Times are given in UTC and US Eastern.
Mercury retrograde dates 2027
| Stations retrograde | Stations direct | Degrees traveled | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 9, 2027 2027-02-09 17:29 UTC · Feb 9, 12:29 PM EST |
March 3, 2027 2027-03-03 12:26 UTC · Mar 3, 7:26 AM EST |
Pisces 5°59′ → Aquarius 20°55′ | 22 days |
| June 10, 2027 2027-06-10 18:10 UTC · Jun 10, 2:10 PM EDT |
July 4, 2027 2027-07-04 19:34 UTC · Jul 4, 3:34 PM EDT |
Cancer 6°21′ → Gemini 27°28′ | 24 days |
| October 7, 2027 2027-10-07 14:29 UTC · Oct 7, 10:29 AM EDT |
October 28, 2027 2027-10-28 14:04 UTC · Oct 28, 10:04 AM EDT |
Scorpio 4°55′ → Libra 19°19′ | 21 days |
Shadow periods
The pre-shadow starts when Mercury first crosses the degree of its future direct station; the post-shadow ends when it re-crosses the degree where it turned retrograde. These book-end weeks are when retrograde themes fade in and out.
| Pre-shadow begins | Retrograde | Post-shadow ends |
|---|---|---|
| January 25, 2027 | February 9, 2027 – March 3, 2027 | March 23, 2027 |
| May 26, 2027 | June 10, 2027 – July 4, 2027 | July 19, 2027 |
| September 17, 2027 | October 7, 2027 – October 28, 2027 | November 13, 2027 |
What Mercury retrograde means
Mercury rules communication, travel, contracts, and technology, so its retrograde weeks are astrology's most-watched: plans get revised, messages cross, old conversations resurface. The classical advice is re- work — review, revise, reconnect, reflect — and to sign or launch either before the pre-shadow or after the post-shadow clears.
When does Mercury go retrograde in 2027?
Mercury stations retrograde on February 9, 2027 at 5°59′ Pisces and stations direct on March 3, 2027 at 20°55′ Aquarius. Mercury stations retrograde on June 10, 2027 at 6°21′ Cancer and stations direct on July 4, 2027 at 27°28′ Gemini. Mercury stations retrograde on October 7, 2027 at 4°55′ Scorpio and stations direct on October 28, 2027 at 19°19′ Libra.
How long is Mercury retrograde in 2027?
February 9, 2027 to March 3, 2027: about 22 days. June 10, 2027 to July 4, 2027: about 24 days. October 7, 2027 to October 28, 2027: about 21 days.
What is the mercury retrograde shadow period?
The pre-shadow begins when Mercury first crosses the degree it will later return to at its direct station; the post-shadow ends when it re-passes the degree where it stationed retrograde. Within the shadow, retrograde themes build up and wind down.
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