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In short: In 2029 Mercury is retrograde from 7 Jan 2029 (Capricorn 9.4° sidereal) to 27 Jan 2029; from 1 May 2029 (Taurus 2.4° sidereal) to 25 May 2029; from 2 Sep 2029 (Virgo 7.6° sidereal) to 25 Sep 2029; from 22 Dec 2029 (Sagittarius 23.4° sidereal) to 11 Jan 2030. Each time, expect the matters Mercury governs — messages, paperwork, trade, travel and technology — to need a second pass. It is an excellent time to revise, renegotiate and reconnect, and a poor one to sign long contracts, buy electronics or launch something new if you have a choice.
The dates
| Retrograde | Stations retrograde (sidereal) | Stations direct (sidereal) |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7 Jan 2029, 13:25 UTC+5:30 — Capricorn 9.4° | 28 Jan 2029, 00:11 UTC+5:30 — Sagittarius 23.3° |
| May | 2 May 2029, 04:42 UTC+5:30 — Taurus 2.4° | 26 May 2029, 00:45 UTC+5:30 — Aries 23.3° |
| Sep | 2 Sep 2029, 17:43 UTC+5:30 — Virgo 7.6° | 25 Sep 2029, 07:33 UTC+5:30 — Leo 23.2° |
| Dec | 22 Dec 2029, 11:17 UTC+5:30 — Sagittarius 23.4° | 11 Jan 2030, 11:18 UTC+5:30 — Sagittarius 7.2° |
By Moon sign, for the Jan retrograde (Capricorn)
| Moon sign | House from the Moon | What is likely (Mercury retrograde in Capricorn) | Classical reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aries (Mesha) | 10th | Revisions at work; finish before you propose. Love: Make time for your partner. Work and money: Old projects return. | Review, don’t rush |
| Taurus (Vrishabha) | 9th | Travel, visas and results from teachers may be delayed. Love: Share plans patiently. Work and money: Build slack into deadlines. | Review, don’t rush |
| Gemini (Mithuna) | 8th | Taxes, insurance and shared accounts reopen. Love: Honest money talk as a couple. Work and money: Sort old paperwork. | Review, don’t rush |
| Cancer (Karka) | 7th | Clear wording with partners and clients. Love: Misunderstandings — ask, don’t assume. Work and money: Reread contracts twice. | Review, don’t rush |
| Leo (Simha) | 6th | Errors creep into routine work. Love: Help with chores, not lectures. Work and money: Double-check schedules and health appointments. | Review, don’t rush |
| Virgo (Kanya) | 5th | Revise studies and drafts. Love: An old flame may write. Work and money: Avoid new speculation. | Review, don’t rush |
| Libra (Tula) | 4th | Home repairs and old property papers. Love: Talk things over at home. Work and money: Avoid signing for a house or vehicle. | Review, don’t rush |
| Scorpio (Vrishchika) | 3rd | Messages, short trips and paperwork slow down; back up devices. Love: Reconnect with someone. Work and money: Confirm meetings and deliveries. | Review, don’t rush |
| Sagittarius (Dhanu) | 2nd | Recheck invoices, bank details and family promises. Love: Old family conversations return. Work and money: Double-check payments. | Review, don’t rush |
| Capricorn (Makara) | 1st | Reread before you send; give yourself time to change your mind. Love: Clear, kind words. Work and money: Revisit your own plans and CV. | Review, don’t rush |
| Aquarius (Kumbha) | 12th | Reflection and rest; foreign paperwork needs patience. Love: Quiet, private talks. Work and money: Back up everything. | Review, don’t rush |
| Pisces (Meena) | 11th | Old contacts return; group money needs care. Love: A friend may become more. Work and money: Reconnect with former clients. | Review, don’t rush |
What to do
- Back up devices and reread documents before you send them.
- Confirm travel, tickets and deliveries.
- Finish and repair; start big things after Mercury turns direct.
How to read this for yourself
- By Moon sign: find your Moon sign (your free kundli shows it on the first line) and read its row. This is the classical Vedic method.
- By ascendant: if you know your rising sign, read the table again for it; where both agree, expect the effect more clearly.
- With your dasha: a transit delivers most when your running period is connected to the same planet or house. Your kundli’s “Your next 12 months” combines both.
Transits describe seasons, not certainties. A “needs care” row asks for patience and planning, never fear; no remedy needs to be bought.
Sources
- Phaladeepika of Mantreswara, ch. 26 (gochara: transits from the Moon)
- Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, ch. 3 (dignities) (Santhanam)
- Ingresses, stations and eclipses — computed with the Sunyra engine (astronomy-engine, verified against NASA JPL Horizons); sidereal Lahiri and tropical
Written by Sunyra Editorial. Astrology is a tradition of interpretation; read this as guidance, not a forecast. Disclaimer.
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