All planets move around our Sun in the same
direction and have their own cycle depending on their distance from the Sun.
Retrograde motion is in fact an illusion as it
appears the planets slow down and then move backwards. The retrograde planet
is making its closest approach to the earth and gives the false visual that it
is moving backwards.
The planets all go into retrograde and then direct
throughout their full cycles around the Sun. The outer planets are in
retrograde about 40 percent of the time (and their energetic affects are
generational).
The inner planets go in retrograde for shorter
periods of time. The inner planets (Mercury, Venus, and Mars) are said to
be personal planets and when in retrograde are the most challenging and often
require inner reflection, alignment and adjustment. They will force us
into action, and this action required is often the best used once the planet in
question has turn direct once again.
It should be noted that if you have a retrograde
planet in the birth chart and when it receives an aspect from the same planet
transiting in retrograde, the energies will be more intense than for someone
who does not have that planet in retrograde in their natal chart. It
should also be said that it needs to make a direct aspect within five degrees
to have a meaningful impact in our lives. The more planets it touches by
aspect the stronger the influence.
Jupiter and Saturn are in retrograde approximately
one third of the time and are considered less personal and less of a challenge.
When a planet is in retrograde, the normal flow of energy is disrupted and
often held back or stifled. Saturn is the exception. Saturn’s
energies are less restrictive and delayed in retrograde motion. Saturn is
considered more favourable in retrograde than when it is in direct motion.
When planets are in retrograde it is a time to
reflect and to put our focus on decision making. It is a time for making
plans and to change our objectives or our perspective on what this retrograde
cycle would be implying. It is important to take into consideration the
planet in question and its position in our chart as well as any aspects it will
be making. If it crosses a planet for example by conjunction, when it
turns direct once again it will move across that same position and the energies
in place will once again be intensified.
There is also a period called stationary retrograde
and stationary direct when, for a few up to several days, the planet appears to
be stationary or not moving at all. It appears to slow down and then stays
at the same degree for a short period (the length of time will depend on the
planet as some planets will stay in their stationary position longer than
others). When it is in this stationary position, the energies are at their
strongest and will be intensely felt especially if the transiting planet in
question touches a natal planet at the same time.
While in retrograde, you should resist taking
action. It is time to take action once the planet goes direct once
again. Pay attention to what these energies are pointing towards (planet,
sign and house position) and make plans so that you can set them in motion when
this retrograde period is over (except as mentioned with Saturn as its energies
are less obtrusive in retrograde motion).
Understanding the workings of Astrology can
certainly help detect the approach of lessons and hurdles as well as the times
to take advantage of energies available or when just to relax and
enjoy. Astrology defines in detail what energies are in play and the time
frames that will be involved.
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