A planet is retrograde when, seen from Earth, it seems to move backward through the zodiac for a while. It doesn’t really reverse: Earth is overtaking it, or it is overtaking Earth, and the line of sight swings back. Astrologers read the time as one for reviewing rather than starting.
For about three weeks, expect crossed wires and familiar faces. Reread that text before you send it. When it turns direct: plans and messages start moving again. Give it a few days before signing anything big.
January 24 to February 14: Aquarius
Mercury turns retrograde on January 24, 2028 at 4:02 AM in Aquarius. It turns direct on February 14, 2028 at 5:37 AM in Aquarius.
May 21 to June 13: Gemini
Mercury turns retrograde on May 21, 2028 at 1:42 AM in Gemini. It turns direct on June 13, 2028 at 11:06 PM in Gemini.
September 19 to October 11: Libra
Mercury turns retrograde on September 19, 2028 at 9:33 AM in Libra. It turns direct on October 11, 2028 at 3:27 AM in Libra.