In 1961, Mercury has three retrograde periods: in Pisces, Aquarius, Cancer, Scorpio and Libra. The first begins on February 12. The last ends on October 31.
Retrograde periods in 1961
February 12 – March 6
Over
- Shadow begins
- Retrograde begins
- Turns direct
- Shadow ends
- Sign
- from Pisces into Aquarius
- Length
- 22 days
June 14 – July 8
Over
- Shadow begins
- Retrograde begins
- Turns direct
- Shadow ends
- Sign
- Cancer
- Length
- 24 days
October 10 – October 31
Over
- Shadow begins
- Retrograde begins
- Turns direct
- Shadow ends
- Sign
- from Scorpio into Libra
- Length
- 21 days