Mercury transit 2008
When Mercury changes sign in 2008, when it turns retrograde and direct, and the classical effect of its transit for each Moon sign (Rashi). Times are Indian Standard Time.
On 1 January 2008, Mercury is in Sagittarius (Dhanu).
Sign changes in 2008 · Retrograde and direct
| Date and time (IST) | Event |
|---|---|
| 4 Jan 2008, 5:26 PM | Enters Capricorn (Makara) |
| 29 Jan 2008, 2:15 AM | Turns retrograde in Capricorn (Makara) |
| 19 Feb 2008, 9:00 AM | Turns direct in Capricorn (Makara) |
| 10 Mar 2008, 2:34 PM | Enters Aquarius (Kumbha) |
| 30 Mar 2008, 1:36 PM | Enters Pisces (Meena) |
| 15 Apr 2008, 5:50 AM | Enters Aries (Mesha) |
| 29 Apr 2008, 5:40 PM | Enters Taurus (Vrishabha) |
| 26 May 2008, 9:45 PM | Turns retrograde in Taurus (Vrishabha) |
| 19 Jun 2008, 8:15 PM | Turns direct in Taurus (Vrishabha) |
| 6 Jul 2008, 7:03 PM | Enters Gemini (Mithuna) |
| 23 Jul 2008, 8:51 PM | Enters Cancer (Karka) |
| 7 Aug 2008, 11:21 AM | Enters Leo (Simha) |
| 25 Aug 2008, 3:35 AM | Enters Virgo (Kanya) |
| 24 Sept 2008, 12:45 PM | Turns retrograde in Virgo (Kanya) |
| 16 Oct 2008, 2:15 AM | Turns direct in Virgo (Kanya) |
| 1 Nov 2008, 2:48 AM | Enters Libra (Tula) |
| 19 Nov 2008, 5:45 PM | Enters Scorpio (Vrishchika) |
| 8 Dec 2008, 7:29 PM | Enters Sagittarius (Dhanu) |
| 28 Dec 2008, 5:52 AM | Enters Capricorn (Makara) |
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Frequently asked questions
When does Mercury change sign in 2008?
Enters Capricorn: 4 Jan 2008, 5:26 PM; Enters Aquarius: 10 Mar 2008, 2:34 PM; Enters Pisces: 30 Mar 2008, 1:36 PM; Enters Aries: 15 Apr 2008, 5:50 AM; Enters Taurus: 29 Apr 2008, 5:40 PM; Enters Gemini: 6 Jul 2008, 7:03 PM; Enters Cancer: 23 Jul 2008, 8:51 PM; Enters Leo: 7 Aug 2008, 11:21 AM; Enters Virgo: 25 Aug 2008, 3:35 AM; Enters Libra: 1 Nov 2008, 2:48 AM; Enters Scorpio: 19 Nov 2008, 5:45 PM; Enters Sagittarius: 8 Dec 2008, 7:29 PM; Enters Capricorn: 28 Dec 2008, 5:52 AM
Is Mercury retrograde in 2008?
Turns retrograde in Capricorn: 29 January 2008; Turns direct in Capricorn: 19 February 2008; Turns retrograde in Taurus: 26 May 2008; Turns direct in Taurus: 19 June 2008; Turns retrograde in Virgo: 24 September 2008; Turns direct in Virgo: 16 October 2008