Retrogrades
Oct. 4th, 2023 10:03 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
crimsoncurrentThe astrological aspects a retrograde planet makes to other planets reveal how it's "own set of rules" reverberates into other areas of your life. Generally, a retrograde planet acts contrary to usual astrological expectations. It can be erratic, inconsistent, and somewhat unpredictable.
Retrograde planets can be unpredictable. However, astrologers believe that retrogrades are potent astrological events and they can be used as opportunities to improve our lives, even if they feel very intense at the time1. Retrograde planets are parts of the personality that operate in an inward, unconscious or delayed manner. They often reflect parts of ourselves we did not feel comfortable fully expressing as a child2. From an astronomical perspective, a retrograde occurs when a planet appears to be moving backwards in the sky. The keyword here is “appears,” as this isn’t actually happening. Planets don’t actually slow down, stop and change directions. They only appear to be doing so based on their speed and distance from the earth3. Astrologers have warned people to be prepared for changes for the rest of the year as the planets move backwards. Seven planets will retrograde – and almost all of them will happen at the same time. Venus, Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto are the seven planets that will all make a backwards move through the sky in the coming months, something that will affect us all through our astrology charts1. Although the retrograde happens for all, how it affects you will depend on your astrological “house” – something determined by your individual birth time and date14. Overall, it’s an opportune time to address any unresolved matters in our lives, whether related to health, communication, relationships, career, responsibilities or personal power, use it as a period for mastery1.
Learn more:
1. standard.co.uk
2. astro-charts.com
3. stylecaster.com
4. astrology.com
5. yourtango.com
Retrograde planets can be unpredictable. However, astrologers believe that retrogrades are potent astrological events and they can be used as opportunities to improve our lives, even if they feel very intense at the time1. Retrograde planets are parts of the personality that operate in an inward, unconscious or delayed manner. They often reflect parts of ourselves we did not feel comfortable fully expressing as a child2. From an astronomical perspective, a retrograde occurs when a planet appears to be moving backwards in the sky. The keyword here is “appears,” as this isn’t actually happening. Planets don’t actually slow down, stop and change directions. They only appear to be doing so based on their speed and distance from the earth3. Astrologers have warned people to be prepared for changes for the rest of the year as the planets move backwards. Seven planets will retrograde – and almost all of them will happen at the same time. Venus, Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto are the seven planets that will all make a backwards move through the sky in the coming months, something that will affect us all through our astrology charts1. Although the retrograde happens for all, how it affects you will depend on your astrological “house” – something determined by your individual birth time and date14. Overall, it’s an opportune time to address any unresolved matters in our lives, whether related to health, communication, relationships, career, responsibilities or personal power, use it as a period for mastery1.
Learn more:
1. standard.co.uk
2. astro-charts.com
3. stylecaster.com
4. astrology.com
5. yourtango.com