Mercury Retrograde 2024 August. During august's mercury retrograde, the cosmic messenger planet started its retrograde in virgo and trekked. It may feel like someone has turned your calendar upside down throughout the first half of august, as mercury retrograde is disrupting your daily routine and shaking up your schedule.

From august 5 to 14, the buzzy planet backs up through sharp, efficient virgo. Mercury retrograde moves between virgo and leo zodiac signs.