Retrograde Planets.
All
the planets (except for the Sun and Moon) will appear to move forward, at times to stand still, and to move backward. The
forward motion is called direct, the stand still is called stationary and the apparent backward motion, as seen from Earth,
is referred to as retrograde.
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TRANSITING RETROGRADES
Mercury retrogrades have one of the worst
raps in astrology. They are blamed for every computer glitch and car problem in the book. It is very common, when things
are going wrong for no apparent reason, to hear someone say, "Mercury must be going retrograde!"
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Mercury represents communication,
when it changes direction it indicates a mental time-out. Taking "time-out" is difficult in a Yang society like
America where "Time is Money" rules, and we have no national vacation plans like England for example. If we are
to benefit from astrology we would realize that a Mercury retrograde is a natural down time. It is best used for doing research,
reevaluation, and re-thinking of plans and goals, repairing damaged items, cleaning out files and closets or mending things
and relationships. Since results can be uncertain and logic and order are under siege during a Mercury retrograde, it would
be wise to stick to the tried and true.
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Avoid signing legal documents or
launching new projects during this three week period. If you must, read or go over the plans with extra care and deliberation.
Don't rush into anything at this time. Travel may present unusual and annoying difficulties. If you have to travel during
a Mercury retrograde be prepared for delays. Short trips may be delayed or canceled.
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This transit has a particular impact
on those in mercurial professions, writers, teachers, computer specialists, speech pathologists etc. Also affected are telemarketers,
salesmen, and secretaries. Computers and audio visual equipment seem to be particularly sensitive to a Mercury retrograde.
Those people who are born with Mercury retrograde seem to do the best with these transits.
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Mercury is retrograde 19.1% or three to four times each year for 21 days each cycle.
In 2015, Mercury is Retrograde
from January21 - February 11, May 18 - June 11, and September 17 - October 9. It is always wise to be cautious the week
prior and the week after as Mercury is not comfortable moving at a slow rate of speed (less than 40 min.of arc), or what
is termed its STORM phase.
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Venus is retrograde 7.2 % or once
every 19 months for 43 days a year.
With Venus retrograde, relationships from the past will surface, you will be challenged
to re-evaluate them as well as any present relationships. This is not a good time to start a new relationship as it may not
last past the six week transit. Also, not a good time for trying to make money in a new way. In 2015, Venus is retrograde
from July 25 - through September 6th.
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Mars is retrograde 9.4% or once
every year and a half for 56-82 days a year.
Mars retrograde delays your desires and frustrates actions and this in
turn makes you very angry. This transit calls for lots of patience and good common sense. Take time to re-evaluate your goals,
your work and the more challenging aspects of your life. In 2015, Mars does not go retrograde.
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Jupiter is retrograde 30.2% or
120 days a year.
Jupiter retrograde is not a good time for expansion in any direction. Be cautious about your business,
your diet and your ideas, there is a tendency for inflation to occur in all of these areas. In 2015, Jupiter continues its
retrograde and stations direct on April 8th.
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Saturn is retrograde 36.4% or 140
days a year.
In 2015, Saturn goes retrograde from March 14 through August 1/2.
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Uranus, Neptune and Pluto are retrograde
41% - 44% or between 140 and 155 days a year. This means that 40% of all people will be born with these planets retrograde.
Their retrograde is significant on a generational rather than a personal level, but may be felt more strongly if aspected
to a personal planet. These retrogrades are mainly significant in relation to general social, and political trends.
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In 2015, Uranus is retrograde from July 26 through December 25, Neptune is retrograde from
June 12 through November 18, and Pluto is retrograde from April 16 through September 24/25.
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NATAL RETROGRADESRetrogrades are
opportunities for continued personal growth. They are found in the charts of many who have overcome handicaps to achieve
greatness. 92% of the population have at least one retrograde planet in the Natal Chart. Below you will find a list of possible
issues as a result of a retrograde planet in a Natal Chart.
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Mercury retrograde represents a communication barrier of some sort. This may take many forms, from being a musical genius
to being more interested in historical events, such as the battles of ancient Rome, rather than in tonight's news. This
does not suggest that the individual does not communicate but that the form of communication may be different, unusual, or
very personal. It can indicate a genius or a learning disability. Note that when Mercury turns direct by progression it
often indicates a change in physical location as in a move to a new house or city.
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Venus retrograde indicates that due to past insecurities the path of love does not flow smoothly in this lifetime. Confirmed
celibates, religious or otherwise often show this placement. It is particularly hard in a males chart as he may avoid females
altogether.
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Mars retrograde can
indicate a sexual imbalance especially in a female chart as she may have had past life problems with men. It can also affect
the goals of the individual, frustrating, and impeding forward progress. There may be repressed anger of which they are
unaware.
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Jupiter retrograde causes
introspection about education, philosophy and religion. A certain mystical approach to life is apparent. There can also be
an unusual degree of psychological involvement with part of the social upbringing or culture. Could produce symptoms of
Agoraphobia: abnormal fear of crossing or being in open spaces.
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Saturn retrograde is concerned with resolving past Karma. There is an over emphasis on the natural impulses of patience
and caution and the native may fail to see new opportunities to solve his past problems. There may be a fear of closed places.
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Uranus retrograde brings old, unfinished
business up very suddenly or unexpectedly which can change the fabric of the individuals entire life. There is also an unreasonable
fear of the unexpected.
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Neptune
retrograde becomes introspective about the intuitive, emotional feeling side of life and can become deceptive. If afflicted
this can produce addictions of all sorts. There may be an obsessive fear of water. Neptune also rules communicable disease.
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Pluto retrograde can be used to release
old unusable patterns or structures in your life into new forms. The ultimate recycle! A retrograde Pluto knows he can not
change the world, that the struggle of mankind begins with a single personal step, one's self.
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How many planets do you have retrograde?
No planets retrograde: expected occurrence 8%. Often found in charts of those required
to expend great efforts in pursuit of their goals.
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Singleton: expected occurrence 19%. The
lone wolf. Works alone, achieves alone, does not need or desire others. Fiercely independent yet friendly.
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Doubleton: expected occurrence 29%. Most
easily acceptable. Easy
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Tripleton: expected occurrence 27%. Natives
have sullen determination to succeed.
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Quadron: expected occurrence 13%. Native
tends to be withdrawn. Most common in writers.
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Quinton: expected occurrence 4%. Misunderstood
and withdrawn types.
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Sexton: expected occurrence 1%. Occurs
rarely. Angela Davis, Frank Sinatra, Jr. and Muhammad Ali. Astrologer Robert Thomas.
Septon: occurred only two days in 19th century, four days in 20th. True loners, impossible for
the rest of us to understand their motives. We are researching to find a notable one.
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Conclusion: The original meaning of a planet is altered when retrograde. The energy is turned inward, felt and expressed
differently, reversed, changed. It may be less aggressive, more strategic, more personal, and subjective.
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