Mercury Retrograde and Eclipse Calendar (한국어)

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Mercury retrograde dates

Mercury retrograde dates are worked out from the planet's position and shown in your own time zone. They can differ by a day from other almanacs.

Eclipse dates

Eclipse dates use Universal Time, so some may fall a day earlier or later where you live. Very faint lunar eclipses may be left out. To see exactly where an eclipse can be seen, check NASA's eclipse pages.

How to read tarot during Mercury retrograde

Mercury is the traditional ruler of communication, travel and thinking. When it seems to move backward in the sky, many readers treat these weeks as a time to review, revise and reconnect rather than start big things. The backward motion is an optical effect, and the idea that it causes problems is a tradition, not a scientific fact. Use it as a gentle reminder to slow down.

Ask review questions, such as "What do I need to revisit?" or "What can I let go of?"
Try a three-card spread of Review, Release and Renew with the free Draw 3 Cards tool.
Cards that often come up: The Hermit, Temperance, Judgement and Four of Swords.
Double-check messages and plans, and keep a short journal of what comes up.

Eclipses and tarot

Eclipses are traditionally seen as turning points, times when something hidden comes to light or a chapter closes. Use them for reflection, not fear. Try pulling one card for each question: What is coming to light? What am I ready to release? Lunar eclipses are safe to watch with your eyes. Never look at the sun during a solar eclipse without proper eclipse glasses.

See tonight's moon and card or read about full moon rituals.