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A retrograde in astrology is when a planetary object appears to move backwards, which essentially means the planet's energy is somewhat effected, so those life areas that fall under that planet's domain are not as easily expressed. It’s a very karmic thing to have in the natal chart, your soul chose to incarnate to learn deeper lessons regarding the areas of life ruled by that specific planet/asteroid. To know if you have a natal retrograde in your chart, look for Rx or R on a generated chart calculator.

Fun fact: Mars is the rarest retrograde.

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Planets

If your Ruling Planet is Retrograde it will make you doubt yourself more and you may experience self image issues.

For example: A Gemini Rising with a natal Mercury retrograde or A Sagittarius Rising with a natal Jupiter retrograde.

Mercury Retrograde gives you lessons around communication, learning and intellect. You may struggle to articulate words and speak up or may even talk too much and not know when to be quiet.

Venus Retrograde makes someone’s nature more intense & deep. They take their connections very seriously which may cause these individuals to go through difficulties in regards to their one on one relationships. Since socialising is not taken lightly there can be some sort of awkwardness when participating in small talk and general shyness in order to avoid superficial connections.

Mars Retrograde individuals may lack forward movement, assertive abilities, have a dulled passion & drive. They may feel fatigued & tired more than often. Your sex drive may also be effected because of this.

Jupiter Retrograde individuals tend to have different or unusual perspectives, belief systems, or sets of morals. They prefer to learn from their own experiences rather than from others. This placement gives me “what do you know because you’ve experienced it yourself VS what do you know because you were told” vibes.

Saturn Regrograde burdens you with responsibilities and a sense of duty in your life. You may struggle with boundaries and find it difficult to say no to others.

Uranus Retrograde may make it hard for you to fully express your inner originality and unique side. These individuals are born a rebel and may also experience unexpected & sudden karmic events in their life.

Neptune Retrograde takes away your rose coloured glasses, you may have to face hard and painful realities as the neptunian illusion is stripped away. You’re meant to discover the truth behind your illusions, realise what is sacred and be a source of light in others lives.

Pluto Retrograde brings more growth opportunities into your life. You may have a fear of letting go which you’re here to learn the importance of doing so. You need to take control of your life as your shadow side may take over if you don’t do the work to transform/grow. (Shadow work is necessary with this placement)

(I know Lilith isn’t a planet, just adding it)

Lilith Retrograde can make you a sexual deviant (because sexuality is part of Lilith’s nature and here it's manifesting differently). You may struggle with following your instincts and acknowledging your desires. For example: Someone with a retrograde Lilith in Virgo would not be the typical control freak Lilith in Virgo person, instead they will be very messy.

ASTEROIDS

Chiron Retrograde means that trauma is deep within and may even come from a past life. In this lifetime, these individuals are here to re-evaluate your relationship with anyone & anything that doesn’t support you anymore. They may find it challenging to accept their feelings and the simple fact that humans are imperfect and vulnerable.

Ceres Retrograde individuals can struggle with having the nourishment, support, resources they need and may experience a lack in some way. This usually means that your upbringing failed to teach you the proper lessons about nurture and self care, so you'll have to learn it yourself. Check your Ceres sign and it will teach you what you need to nurture.

Juno Retrograde individuals may have commitment issues or trauma they need to work through. This also is an indication of past life karma in regards to relationships. These people are the lone wolves, they tend to avoid partnerships & may even prefer to be single and independent.

Vesta Retrograde individuals may lack devotion and discipline. It can bring up issues around fear of sexuality or intimacy, obsession, prostitution or selling yourself short in some way. They’re here to learn the value of service, this will examine how much dedication they’re putting into their life. When we put in little dedication, we can suffer. When we put in too much dedication, we can suffer as well. They may struggle with feeling like they fit in because they tend to lack devotion and/or generosity for others.

Pallas Retrograde may make someone aggressive, immature, have criminal tendencies and daddy issues. These individuals strategy may not be accept by society, with a ‘pick me’ vibe. They are inclined to manipulate and lie but can overcome these traits with self awareness and shadow work.

Amor retrograde individuals have some sort of discomfort when it comes to romance. You may have some old love issues and traumas to work through. These people tend to take a different approach to romance.

Cupido Retrograde may mean you have way too many crushes or rarely have any. You become too infatuated at times, or lack passion, and need to find a balance between the two.

Eros Retrograde may cause some issues around sex. This indicates there may be past trauma on a soul level, so you need to work on acknowledging your desires and acting on urges and fantasies in a healthy way.

Hermes Retrograde people tend to be in the wrong crowd and often find themselves taking the fall for others mistakes. These people tend to be good people but they may not be the best at balancing their life and managing their time. Possible fertility issues. Due to past accidents or incidents they have experienced in a past life may give them travel-related fears in this life. (fear of flying, fear of water, fear of driving, fear of bikes, fear of trains, fear of horses, etc.)

Eris Retrograde people may unintentionally cause trouble by doing things they thought wouldn’t be an issue. They may not like confronting others because it feels uncomfortable or they feel attacked whenever they speak up for themselves - They tend to experience a lot of gaslighting yet they usually hate fighting with others. They may often feel as though they are alone even when surrounded by other people.

Aphrodite Retrograde individuals may experience extremes from having stalkers to not being adored by others at all. They may feel unseen and unappreciated by others, making it often difficult to appreciate themselves. They tend to experience a lot of drama and may not be the most jealous person but rather the person who is too insecure to be openly jealous as if it’s like they expected it, “too good to be true” vibes.

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I tried to be as informative as I could and added as much variety as I can with the asteroids I’m familiar with. There are other retrogrades I haven’t listed here.

Let me know which of these you have!

Hello, can you give information about retro planets in solar return charts? Thank you so much 💙✨🙏

Mercury Retrograde: Focuses on revisiting communications, contracts, and travel plans. There may be a need to resolve misunderstandings or review past agreements.

Venus Retrograde: Highlights issues related to relationships, values, and finances. It may prompt reassessment of personal relationships or financial habits.

Mars Retrograde: Indicates a period of revisiting past actions or conflicts. Energy levels might fluctuate, and it’s a time to reassess how you pursue goals and handle aggression.

Jupiter Retrograde: Encourages reflection on beliefs, expansion, and personal growth. You may reassess your long-term goals and philosophical perspectives.

Saturn Retrograde: Focuses on re-evaluating responsibilities, career goals, and personal discipline. This period may involve addressing past commitments and reworking your approach to achieving long-term stability.

Uranus Retrograde: Internalizing and reassessing unconventional approaches, personal freedom, and how you handle unexpected disruptions or changes.

Neptune Retrograde: Reassessing your dreams, spiritual beliefs, and any illusions or deceptive situations in your life. It’s a time for deeper spiritual introspection and clarity.

Pluto Retrograde: Deep introspection regarding issues of control, power dynamics, and personal transformation. It’s a period for revisiting profound changes and undergoing internal transformation.

I hope this helps! ♥️

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December’s Venus Retrograde

On December 19, 2021, Venus will Station Retrograde in Capricorn. What does this mean for us?

To understand this transit, we need to first break down the elements that collectively compose its energy. Venus is a personal planet with strong feminine energy, and it reigns over abundance, sensuality, beauty, and our connection to nature. Venus is the natural ruler of Taurus and Libra, which are both signs with an eye for aesthetics and a love for comfort.

Capricorn, on the other hand, is a serious and no-nonsense sign with cardinal earth energy. It isn’t the most natural placement for Venus, but it’s certainly an interesting one.

We’re now approaching Capricorn Season, so those themes are amplified in the wider astrological climate. This means that Capricorn-related topics will likely show up in our lives in increasing quantity and intensity as more celestial bodies move through Capricorn’s energy (and encourage us to do the same).

So what are the themes brought to light by Capricorn, and how will this transit impact them? Let’s talk about it.

This Transit

Venus will be retrograde in Capricorn from December 19 to January 29, 2022. However, you won’t have to wait to feel its effects: the pre-retrograde zone began on November 17, and the post-retrograde phase ends on March 1, 2022. Needless to say, it’s best to settle in and embrace the changes that this transit is about to bring, because it’s not ending anytime soon.

Venus, the planet of love and beauty, rules over pleasure, comfort, relationships, and artistic expression. It influences how you relate to and attract others. With this in mind, we can understand that Venus’ Station Retrograde in Capricorn will turn our relationships upside down as we reevaluate the way we commit to others and ourselves.

During Venus Retrograde in Capricorn, you may have a more no-nonsense approach to romance than usual. You have a list of criteria that need to be met, and you don’t have time or energy to mess around. It’s okay for your expectations to be high, but consider checking in to see if they are realistic. Is there anything you’re willing to compromise on?

On the other side of the spectrum, if your expectations are too low, Venus in Capricorn will push you to raise them so that you can attract a partner who is actually on your level. Now is the time to identify what you truly need from a relationship. If your current partner or dating pool isn’t meeting those needs (and isn’t willing to step up to the plate), then it’s time to value yourself enough to walk away.

All in all, Venus Retrograde will be the time for some deep soul-searching, so be prepared to get to know yourself (and your loved ones) on a whole new level.

Reflection Prompts

If you’re at all familiar with my work, you know I’m a huge fan of reflection prompts — so, of course, I’ve come up with a handful to help guide you through this transit. Each prompt is designed to coincide with themes illuminated by Venus’s Retrograde in Capricorn. Of course, you don’t have to use all (or any) of my prompts — if you’d like to come up with your own, the themes to focus on are commitment, values systems, romantic expectations and needs, and your relationship with solitude.

With all that being said, let’s get into the prompts!

Would you say your romantic expectations are realistic? Why or why not?

Journal about a time where you accepted less than you deserved in a relationship (romantic or platonic). What led up to this, and how did it make you feel? How would you handle this situation differently now?

In what ways have you matured since last year?

What is a new commitment you are willing to make to yourself (or your partner)?

Has your idea of what love and relationships mean changed over the past year? How so?

Where does Venus fall in your natal chart?

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a few things i noticed and want to share about the mercury retrograde™

(im not a professional so these may be incorrect. i will utilize every piece of constructive criticism anyone may make to better myself after i whine about it in my diary)

1) ive observed that people who have many plantes (3+) natally in retrograde don't get too affected by retrogrades when they happen because they're used to that energy, if that makes sense. plus, i can confirm this myself as i have 4 planets in retrograde in my natal chart (for those who are curious, it's not fun)

2) i assume that we've all heard at some point that you shouldn't sign papers during a mercury retrograde and that's actually true. but have you ever wondered why? ive thought about this and ive come to this conclusion;

mercury rules communication in general, right? and writing is also a form of communication as it's.. well.. words. when mercury is in retrograde communication goes 'bleh' and misunderstandings happen. but another thing is you can misread or misinterpret a paper and sign it without actually understanding what it says. this could make a big mess if one's not careful so.. be careful lol

3) this is just an observation so take it with a grain of salt BUT people who were born during a mercury retrograde sometimes say the same things/apologize over and over again but other than that, they are really fun and easy going, at least in my experience

im awkward when i need to finish a post and i kinda don't know what to write here and im just rambling now ugh-

*takes deep breath*

hope this post thingy helped you in some way k bye