Mercury Retrograde 2028: Budh Vakri Dates and Times
Mercury is retrograde 3 times in 2028: 24 January 2028 to 14 February 2028 in Capricorn (Makara), 21 May 2028 to 14 June 2028 in Taurus (Vrishabha), and 19 September 2028 to 11 October 2028 in Virgo (Kanya). Budh, Mercury, is the karaka of intellect, speech, writing, trade and communication. It is never more than about 28° from the Sun, so it is often combust (Asta), and it turns retrograde about three times a year.
Mercury retrograde dates 2028
Times for Ujjain| Starts | Ends | Duration | Sign |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 January 20284:31 PMCapricorn (Makara) · 21 days | 14 February 20286:07 PM | 21 days | Capricorn (Makara) |
| 21 May 20282:12 PMTaurus (Vrishabha) · 24 days | 14 June 202811:36 AM | 24 days | Taurus (Vrishabha) |
| 19 September 202810:03 PMVirgo (Kanya) · 22 days | 11 October 20283:57 PM | 22 days | Virgo (Kanya) |
What Mercury (Budh) Vakri means
A planet is Vakri (retrograde) when, seen from the Earth, it appears to move backwards against the stars. It is an effect of the Earth overtaking the planet, or the planet overtaking the Earth, and in Vedic astrology a retrograde planet is said to be strong (chesta bala), giving the results of the house it moves back over again.
Mercury is retrograde about three times a year, for about three weeks each time. The days around a station, when the planet turns retrograde or direct and seems to stand still, are considered the most intense.
Mercury retrograde 2028: questions
When is Mercury retrograde in 2028?
Mercury is retrograde 3 times in 2028: 24 January 2028 to 14 February 2028 in Capricorn (Makara), 21 May 2028 to 14 June 2028 in Taurus (Vrishabha), and 19 September 2028 to 11 October 2028 in Virgo (Kanya).
How long is Mercury retrograde?
Mercury is retrograde about three times a year, for about three weeks each time.
Are the retrograde dates the same in Vedic and Western astrology?
Yes, the start and end of a retrograde are the same moment in both systems. Only the sign can differ: Vedic astrology uses the sidereal zodiac, about 24° behind the Western one, so a retrograde that a Western horoscope places in one sign is often in the previous sign here.