Retrogrades don’t have to be crazy, they can often be a time to review, reflect, and rejuvenate. If we are prepared when they come, we can handle it better. Of course, do be cautious and avoid buying new electronics and signing contracts during this time if possible. Certainly make sure to double check all written communications, maybe have a native Merc. Rx friend or family member help out if needed. Be more aware of other drivers when out and about. And if you have a snafu, check the calendar below and know that things shift quickly and this energy doesn’t last forever.
We begin the pre-shadow period for the 1st Mercury Retrograde for the year 2020 in December of 2021, on the 29th as I’ve indicated on my calendar below. The last retrograde period for the year happens to begin on the 29th of December, 2022 and extends into the following year of 2023, with Mercury stationing direct on January 18th and the shadow period ending February 6th. Be prepared and there’s never a reason to fear, act accordingly.
Mercury Retrograde Schedule 2022
Rx at 10`20 Aquarius
January 14, Friday (Venus day)
3:41am LA
6:41am NYC
Direct at 24`22 Capricorn
February 3, Thursday (Jupiter day)
8:13pm LA
11:13pm NYC
Rx at 4`51 Gemini
May 10, Tuesday (Mars day)
4:47am LA
7:47am NYC
Direct at 26’05 Taurus
June 03, Friday (Venus day)
1:00am LA
4:00am NYC
Rx at 08`55 Libra
September 9, Friday (Venus day)
8:38pm LA
11:38pm NYC
Direct at 24`11 Virgo
October 2, Sunday (Sun day)
2:07am LA
5:07am NYC
Rx at 24`21 Capricorn
December 29, Thursday (Jupiter day)
1:31am LA
4:31am NYC
Direct at 08`09 Capricorn
January 18, 2023 Wednesday (Mercury day)
5:13am LA
8:13am NYC
Here’s a chart I made for you (and me too, I have this on my wall next to my calendar). Adjust the time or day according to your location.
Light Orange – shadow period (before & after retrograde)
Yellow-Orange – Mercury station day (Retrograde is the first one, and Direct is the second one)
Dark Orange – Mercury Retrograde period
May we all face life’s challenges and tests with preparedness, patience, a spirit of humility and openness to learn & adjust.
Bliss and Abundance!!!
Hope Grace Roe 🙂
Image: Ptolemaic system of planetary paths (including sacred geometry flower mandalas created by retrograde motion) from James Ferguson’s book Astronomy Explained