Mercury Retrograde Dates for 2009
In 2009, Mercury turns retrograde four times instead of its normal three. This year’s first three retrograde periods all begin in air signs and then turn back direct into earth signs, the last period however, stays within the earth sign of Capricorn building for us an earthen bridge into 2010.
Mercury turns retrograde January 11th, 2009 at 8 Aquarius – 12:39 pm EST
Mercury turns direct February 1st, 2009 at 21 Capricorn – 3:04 am EST
Mercury turns retrograde May 7th, 2009 at 2 Gemini- 12:55 am EST
Mercury turns direct May 30th, 2009 at 22 Taurus – 9:18 pm EST
Mercury turns retrograde September 7th, 2009 at 6 Libra – 12:39 am EST
Mercury turns direct September 29th, 2009 at 21 Virgo – 9:03 am
Mercury turns retrograde December 26th, 2009 at 21 Capricorn – 10:32 am EST
Mercury turns direct January 15th, 2010 at 5 Capricorn – 12:48 pm EST
