In 1974, Mercury has three retrograde periods: in Pisces, Aquarius, Cancer, Scorpio and Libra. The first begins on February 15. The last ends on November 3.
Retrograde periods in 1974
February 15 – March 9
Over
- Shadow begins
- Retrograde begins
- Turns direct
- Shadow ends
- Sign
- from Pisces into Aquarius
- Length
- 22 days
June 17 – July 11
Over
- Shadow begins
- Retrograde begins
- Turns direct
- Shadow ends
- Sign
- Cancer
- Length
- 24 days
October 13 – November 3
Over
- Shadow begins
- Retrograde begins
- Turns direct
- Shadow ends
- Sign
- from Scorpio into Libra
- Length
- 21 days