In 2038, Mercury has three retrograde periods: in Aries, Pisces, Leo, Sagittarius and Scorpio. The first begins on March 18. The last ends on December 2.
Retrograde periods in 2038
March 18 – April 10
- Shadow begins
- Retrograde begins
- Turns direct
- Shadow ends
- Sign
- from Aries into Pisces
- Length
- 23 days
July 21 – August 14
- Shadow begins
- Retrograde begins
- Turns direct
- Shadow ends
- Sign
- Leo
- Length
- 24 days
November 12 – December 2
- Shadow begins
- Retrograde begins
- Turns direct
- Shadow ends
- Sign
- from Sagittarius into Scorpio
- Length
- 20 days