In 1976, Mercury has four retrograde periods: in Aquarius, Capricorn, Gemini, Taurus, Libra and Virgo. The first begins on January 14. The last begins on December 27 and runs into the new year.
Retrograde periods in 1976
January 14 – February 3
Over
- Shadow begins
- Retrograde begins
- Turns direct
- Shadow ends
- Sign
- from Aquarius into Capricorn
- Length
- 20 days
May 9 – June 1
Over
- Shadow begins
- Retrograde begins
- Turns direct
- Shadow ends
- Sign
- from Gemini into Taurus
- Length
- 23 days
September 8 – October 1
Over
- Shadow begins
- Retrograde begins
- Turns direct
- Shadow ends
- Sign
- from Libra into Virgo
- Length
- 23 days
December 27, 1976 – January 17, 1977
Over
- Shadow begins
- Retrograde begins
- Turns direct
- Shadow ends
- Sign
- Capricorn
- Length
- 21 days