2017 Mercury Retrograde Schedule Four Mercury Retrograde Periods in 2017 Announced in Advance

Mercury retrograde has already begun in 2016, and will last until 17:42 on January 8 next year. Next, let’s take a look at the Mercury retrograde schedule for 2017.

2017 Mercury Retrograde Schedule: Four Mercury Retrogrades

December 19, 2016 – January 7, 2017. It begins in the earth sign Capricorn and ends in the second half of the fire sign Sagittarius.
April 10th – May 3rd, 2017. It starts in the earth sign Taurus and ends in the second half of the fire sign Aries.
August 13th – September 4th, 2017. It starts in the fire sign Leo and the first half of the earth sign Virgo, and ends in the second half of the fire sign Leo.
December 3rd – December 22nd, 2017. It begins in the fire sign of Sagittarius.

First Mercury Retrograde in 2017: Capricorn

In the first Mercury retrograde period of 2017, Mercury will span 2016 and 2017 and officially begin to retrograde in Capricorn. Capricorn is an earth sign, representing personal achievement, social obligations and responsibilities. Therefore, the first Mercury retrograde in 2017 will prompt everyone to re-examine and reflect on the above-mentioned areas.

Second Mercury Retrograde Period of 2017: Taurus

The second Mercury retrograde in 2017 will be from April 10 to May 3, 2017. Mercury will stay in Taurus for a period of time. Capricorn is also an earth sign, representing personal resources, financial status, personal income and values. Therefore, during the second Mercury retrograde in 2017, everyone may review areas related to money, compensation, etc.