In 2029, Mercury has four retrograde periods: in Aquarius, Capricorn, Taurus, Libra and Virgo. The first begins on January 7. The last begins on December 22 and runs into the new year.
Retrograde periods in 2029
January 7 – January 27
- Shadow begins
- Retrograde begins
- Turns direct
- Shadow ends
- Sign
- from Aquarius into Capricorn
- Length
- 20 days
May 1 – May 25
- Shadow begins
- Retrograde begins
- Turns direct
- Shadow ends
- Sign
- Taurus
- Length
- 24 days
September 2 – September 24
- Shadow begins
- Retrograde begins
- Turns direct
- Shadow ends
- Sign
- from Libra into Virgo
- Length
- 22 days
December 22, 2029 – January 11, 2030
- Shadow begins
- Retrograde begins
- Turns direct
- Shadow ends
- Sign
- Capricorn
- Length
- 20 days