In 2049, Mercury has four retrograde periods: in Capricorn, Taurus, Virgo and Sagittarius. The first begins on January 2. The last begins on December 17 and runs into the new year.
Retrograde periods in 2049
January 2 – January 23
- Shadow begins
- Retrograde begins
- Turns direct
- Shadow ends
- Sign
- Capricorn
- Length
- 21 days
April 26 – May 20
- Shadow begins
- Retrograde begins
- Turns direct
- Shadow ends
- Sign
- Taurus
- Length
- 24 days
August 28 – September 20
- Shadow begins
- Retrograde begins
- Turns direct
- Shadow ends
- Sign
- Virgo
- Length
- 23 days
December 17, 2049 – January 6, 2050
- Shadow begins
- Retrograde begins
- Turns direct
- Shadow ends
- Sign
- from Capricorn into Sagittarius
- Length
- 20 days