Mercury Retrograde Events of 2022
What is Mercury Retrograde?
A planetary retrograde is the 'apparent' backward movement of a planet through the sky. A planet in retrograde does not physically start going backwards, in fact this is an optical illusion based on the relative position of the planets as they move around the Sun. All planetary bodies in our solar system go into retrograde, with the exception of the Sun and the Moon.
The Impact of Mercury Retrograde
When Mercury goes retrograde, we notice how it affects areas of our life related to the characteristics of Mercury. Mercury rules ALL systems of communication, including email, mobile phones, social media and speaking. Mercury is also responsible for speed, travel. commerce and study.
The Phases of Mercury Retrograde
During 2022, Mercury goes retrograde 4 times. Each retrograde cycle has three phases.
Phase 1 - Pre-Shadow
This is the pre-shadow phase, when Mercury is slowing down and preparing for its retrograde motion. Start to tune into the energy and prepare for a period of reflective learning.
Phase 2 - Retrograde
During the retrograde phase, you are being asked to notice the challenges, successes, signs and guidance around you. Mercury will show you where you need to place your focus during the implementation phase.
Phase 3 - Post Shadow
Now is the time to take what you have learned and make the changes needed to improve your life.
2022 Mercury Retrograde Events
All dates and times are shown for the UK timezone

January 2022
Phase 1 - Pre-Shadow
- 29th December @ 09:29 UK Time
- @ 24.22 degrees in Capricorn
Phase 2 - Retrograde
- 14th January @ 11:41 UK Time
- @ 10.20 degrees in Aquarius
Phase 3 - Post-Shadow
- 4th February @ 04:12
- @ 24.22 degrees in Capricorn
- Post Shadow ends on 24th February @ 06:00

April 2022
Phase 1 - Pre-Shadow
- 26th April @ 07:47 UK Time
- @ 26.05 degrees in Taurus
Phase 2 - Retrograde
- 10th May 12:47 UK Time
- @ 4/51 degrees in Gemini
Phase 3 - Post-Shadow
- 3rd June @ 09:00 UK Time
- @ 26.05 degrees in Taurus
- post shadow ends on 18th June @ 23:46

August 2022
Phase 1 - Pre-Shadow
- 20th August @ 22:09
- @ 24.11 degrees in Virgo
Phase 2 - Retrograde
- 10th September @ 04:38
- @ 08:55 degrees in Libra
Phase 3 - Post-Shadow
- 2nd October @ 10:07
- @ 24.11 degrees in Virgo
- Post Shadow ends on 17th October @ 05:40

December 2022
Phase 1 - Pre-Shadow
- 12th December @ 11:26
- @ 08:08 degrees in Capricorn
Phase 2 - Retrograde
- 29th December @ 09:31
- @ 24.21 degrees in Capricorn
Phase 3 - Post-Shadow
- 18th January @ 13:12
- @ 08:08 Capricorn
- Post Shadow ends on 7th February @ 05:21
Go Deeper with Mercury Retrograde
Tarot & Oracle Card Spread Journey
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- Mercury Retrograde
- The Solar System
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