In 1983, Mercury has four retrograde periods: in Aquarius, Capricorn, Taurus, Libra and Virgo. The first begins on January 6. The last begins on December 21 and runs into the new year.
Retrograde periods in 1983
January 6 – January 27
Over
- Shadow begins
- Retrograde begins
- Turns direct
- Shadow ends
- Sign
- from Aquarius into Capricorn
- Length
- 21 days
May 1 – May 25
Over
- Shadow begins
- Retrograde begins
- Turns direct
- Shadow ends
- Sign
- Taurus
- Length
- 24 days
September 2 – September 24
Over
- Shadow begins
- Retrograde begins
- Turns direct
- Shadow ends
- Sign
- from Libra into Virgo
- Length
- 22 days
December 21, 1983 – January 10, 1984
Over
- Shadow begins
- Retrograde begins
- Turns direct
- Shadow ends
- Sign
- Capricorn
- Length
- 20 days