In 1956, Mercury has three retrograde periods: in Aquarius, Capricorn, Gemini, Libra and Virgo. The first begins on January 18. The last ends on October 5.
Retrograde periods in 1956
January 18 – February 8
Over
- Shadow begins
- Retrograde begins
- Turns direct
- Shadow ends
- Sign
- from Aquarius into Capricorn
- Length
- 21 days
May 14 – June 7
Over
- Shadow begins
- Retrograde begins
- Turns direct
- Shadow ends
- Sign
- Gemini
- Length
- 24 days
September 13 – October 5
Over
- Shadow begins
- Retrograde begins
- Turns direct
- Shadow ends
- Sign
- from Libra into Virgo
- Length
- 22 days