Description:

All the major planets used by astrologers to decode the spiritual language of the cosmos exhibit a phenomenon known as "retrograding." In very simple terms, there are times from the perspective of Earth when each of the planets seems to back up in its orbit, to actually reverse course for a time, before eventually going forward again. This is caused by the differing orbits and the differing speeds of the elements involved. But what does this mean in practical terms? What does this mean in real life? Well, as you might imagine, it means different things depending on which retrograde planet you're examining ... and the events that occur during a planet's retrograde cycle can do everything from gumming up your best laid plans ... to straightening out issues that have been inconvenient or hanging fire for a long time. Knowing what a retrograde planet is doing in your Natal Chart is certainly important to help you work with the energy and accommodate its special needs.