Pre Shadow Mercury Retrograde 2024. August will see mercury in retrograde under the earth sign. Learn about mercury retrograde's shadow period and what it means, as well as the dates of mercury retroshade on 2022.

When mercury — the planet of communication — stations retrograde, tech hiccups, travel delays, and other forms of logistical mishaps tend to ensue. The mercury retrograde shadow period 2024 begins on july 16 and goes until august 4.