retro gradation and acceleration

Retro gradation and Acceleration

Retro gradation and Acceleration:

By

P. R. Muralidharan M. E. (Civil)

No planet actually retraces its orbit. , but ever, moves in forward motion, i.e., clockwise, some

time planets appear to have backward motion, i.e., anticlockwise, mainly due to the relative

position and motion of the earth. This appearance of anticlockwise motion or decrease in celestial

longitude is called Retro gradation.

When the planet’s come nearer to the Sun, the gravitation of the Sun increase more and

more, so that the velocity of the planet is accelerated i.e., the state of acceleration is attained.

Retro gradation is a phenomenon caused by the fact that we live on a planet which is not at the

center of the solar system. If one were to view the solar system from the surface of the Sun,

which is at the center, one would never see planets retrograde. However, since that isn't where

we're viewing things from, we do see planets appear to stop their motion in the sky relative to the

fixed stars (or the Zodiac), reverse their direction for a little while, then stop again and appear to

resume their normal course through the heavens.

There are two planets which are exceptions and never seem to retrograde.

The Sun never retrogrades because it is truly the center of our solar system. Since our

orbital direction around the Sun never changes, it always appears to be moving in Direct

or forward motion.

The Moon also never retrogrades, since we are the center of its orbit. Since it always

moves around Earth in one direction, we never see it appear to move backwards.

All the other planets will periodically appear to retrograde. In the case of the planets inside our

orbit (Mercury and Venus), this is because we see them reach the longitudinal maximum extent

of their orbits, which is a point in the orbit perpendicular to our line-of-sight to the Sun, then

swing inside of and begin to cross in front of the Sun

The period of retrograde and stationary of the planets are as under:

Sola

noPlanet

Distance from Sun No of days

Retrograde

No Of Days

Stationary

Before-AfterRetrograde Direct

1. Mars – Kuja 2280 1320 80 2 to 3

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2. Mercury – Budha 140 to 200 170-200 24 1

3. Jupiter- Guru 2450 1150 120 5

4. Venus- Sukra 290 290+ 42 2

5. Saturn – Sani 2510 1090 140 5

6. Uranus –Indra 2570 1030 155 6

7. Neptune-Varuna 2590 1110 157 6

8. Pluto- Rudra 2600 1000 160 7

Speed of the Planets

Sl No. Planets Sped of planets per day

(Approx)

1 Sun 1º

2 Moon 12´ to 15´

3 Mars 31 ´to 44´

4 Mercury 66´ to 100´

5 Jupiter 5 ´to 15´

6 Venus 62´ to 82´

7 Saturn 2´

8 Uranus 42´´

9 Neptune 24 ´´

10 Pluto -

The Apparent backward motion of planets including Mars moving across the heavens are said to

be retrograde .Retrograding is a phenomenon that makes planets (including Mars) seem to stop

and reverse then go toward again as they move across the heavens .this is the effect of perspective

(an illusion) due to the movements of the earth and the plankton their orbits .Since Mars is ahead

o the earth, then behind it, When the earth overtakes Mars, the red planet seem to move

backwards.

Motional strength [Cheshta Bala]: All Planets become retrograde when placed at a certain

distance from sun .They are said to be powerful .The strength obtained by them are as follows:

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Different kind of Motion during retrogression and their strength.

Sly .no. Motion Speed Strength

1 Vakros

(retrograde)

Planet is retrograde but remains in the

same sign.

1Rupa

2 Ambulacra or

ate vakra

Planet is retrograde and moves into

previous sign.

0.5Rupa

3 Same Planet is retrograde and moving at its

average speed.

0.5Rupa

4 Chara Planet’s speed is increasing

continuously and faster than its average

motion

0.75Rupa

5 Atichara Planet moves very fast and ruches into

next sign in accelerated motion.

0.5Rupa

6 Manda Planet’s speed is slower than its average

motion.

0.25Rupa

The BRIHAT JATAKS OF VARAHA MIHIRA States The sun and Moon possess chestabala

when in any six signs from Capricorn .the other planets possess it when in their retrograde motion

or in conjunction with the Moon or when in their greatest brilliancy or to be in northern planets in

planetary conjunction.

The MANT HESWARA’S PHALDEEPIKA Moon gets Chestabala when she is in full .The Sun

gets it when it is in northern course: the other planets, when it is in retrograde motion. All Planets

are strong they are in exaltation .the moon is strong and auspicious when she has full paksha Bala

and the Sun is has full Dig –Bala i.e., when it is in 10 th house .the other planets are strong when

they are in retrograde motion.

The UTTARA KALAMRITA of KALIDASA states when a planet is retrograde, his strength is

equal to that of exaltation .a planet in conjunction with a retrograde one has the strength one half

a Rupa .a planet exalted in the Rasi while retrograde is similar to a debilitated one and it has a

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no strength .a retrograde planet in his debilitation has the strength of exaltation .a planet in

conjunction with a planet in exaltation has the strength of half Rupa .when in conjunction with a

planet in debilitation has no strength .a planet in conjunction

With malefic who are his friends, or with benefics that are enemies, has strength of half a Rupa.

The HORASARA PRITHU YASAA, SON OF SRI VARAHA MIHIRA SUTRA states that Mars

is strong in his retrograde motion .mercury is also strong in his Retrogradation motion except

when eclipsed by the Sun .Jupiter is considered to be strong when retrograding motion in all signs

except Capricorn where he will be in debilitation .Venus is strong when in retrograde motion .The

planet Saturn is said to be strong when in Retrogradation motion.

The SARAVALI OF KALYANA VARMA states The Planets in retrograde motions acquire

strength .and becomes strong.

The Sun and Moon have always direct motion, where as Rahu and Kethu have Anticlockwise or

reverse motion .Other planets have Direct and indirect motions .This is due to the speed of the

planets there is continues change in the zodiac .one planet over takes .passing, then slowing,

stopping and beginning to move backwards .the apparent backward motions termed as

Retrogradation and when planet does not move it is called Stationary .The different periods of

planets are furnished.

The favorable influence of a good aspect forwarded by planets during Retrogradation is

considerably reduced and falls short of its efficacy in the good results which would otherwise

given when in direct .Diversity of opinion exists in both Hindu and western system .

Generally the effects of benefic planets are weakened when they are in Retrogradation .the

Retrogradation is contrary to the regular motion and hence it is considered to be evil. when

malefic Planets are in Retrogradation the evil effects are said to be increased .aspect whether

radical or progression that are thrown to a Retrogradation planet reduces the efficacy of the planet

,what it promises falling short in actual results .The final effect is deficient or

disappointing .Hence Retrogradation is considered to be debility .

The effect is strong when in stationary upon the radical position or progressed planet or in aspect

to each.

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The different effect of planets in Retrogradation has been given by GRACE INGLIS.The same is

summarized below:

Sl No. Planets Results

1 Mars The physical energy and vitality never rise to meet the challenge .It

implies stubborn, unyielding physical force which does not have until

mystical reason is found for its expression .It is often Key to importance

and frigidity, in men and women whose physical forces are not unlocked

until implemented by some non related idea or ideals .such people stops

often in the middle of a project to recapitulate..they are Good Doctors

and scientists .hey have good at planning and organizing the physical

labor of others thoughts or develop quite differently They frequently

rebel against their own desires ,try to stifle them ,preferring to act when

they have to against any odds ,Sub consciously seeking an excuse for

the failure they anticipate .

2 Mercury If Mercury is retrograde in his birth chart ,then the native will think in

terms of Symbols and Insights ,rather in term than facts and figures .The

mind works more easily on the Sub conscious level ,hence their insights

and motivations are often are uncammy and revealing .Such persons are

amazingly profound. Amazingly, creative, discovering possibilities

which are more direct, obvious, practical mind over looks .Talk

themselves, and hums little tunes. Mercury is connected with

education .literature, intelligence and astrology .as a writer will prefer

stories of atmosphere to action, Character to conflict .as astrologer prefer

accurate analysis in natal than predictive, unless some intuition works on

event or action .they do not hear others and always justify their own

actions .it is best hear persons whose chart has retrograde mercury .and

their say may not agree to the matter but ultimately seems to be correct.

3 Jupiter They find success in the failures of others .they start at the point where

others become discouraged ,and have unique ability to succeed in

projects which have been abandoned .they are people who become

surprise when they find opportunities are worked easily .They revive

failed company easily and uncover hidden assets and thereby do some

remarkable jobs which others cannot do the same .In order to achieve

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their material goal ,they bargain ,employ indirect ,subtle psychological

warfare methods in achieving their goal .They do not respond

enthusiastically to obvious opportunities for gain ,but become

immediately alert for profits to be derived from such unpromising

situations .They have foresight and step with the proper time .they

predict disasters where others see success and vice versa .They are

generally good in situation which involve unknown element ,a chance

factor The flexibility is the key point for success .

4 Venus They do not find enjoyments in things liked by most people. They find it

difficult to adjust to outward Social conditions .In condition where tact

and charm is required they are truthful and blunt .The idealistic images

of love and Sex Marriage, child berth are quite different from

these .They tend to be fastidious about things which others do not

consider important .they have generally reverse habits and thinking then

the other people .They are unconventional love expressions, may

renounce love for religion, become quite ceremonious.

5 Saturn When Saturn is retrograde ,one is in need to be on guard against a

subconscious defeatism which undermine their most noble

ambitions ,because of elf protective fear motivations, they tend to yield

easily to external influences They often found to be uneasy ,shy

introverted ,lacking in self assertions or at times attempt to cover this

insecurity with a pretext of arrogance .they have strong sense that

fate ,some universal compelling force ,control their destiny .they fell

alone .,isolated separated from their fellow men and seldom

understood .They are secretive .They may be apparent super

sophistication about them ..Total boredom, an impression that nothing

could stock them .Though they really worry about being a bore and wish

to conceal a fact that they are, indeed, shock able. Such persons do not

like to be openly known in public, form they Sub- consciously fear there

is no face behind the mask. They find security in intellectuals or

spirituals.

3 Uranus They are most creative, imaginable, rebellious work always for

self .individualistic. In order to search identity ,and ego fulfillment ,they

reach the often reach the most magnificent heights of humanitarian

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actions .In their worst expression they are self destructive inclined to

regard themselves as un appreciated ,constantly in court ,wishing to

reform everyone but themselves .Critics of others

Uranus is a Planet symbolizing the divine counter part of the human

ego .Such natives are generally at odds with their generations .he is the

conscience of his fellows, which is why he so often seems to have none

of his own .such person should bear in mind that those who would save

their lives will lose them, and those who would lose their lives, in some

higher cause than ego, will surely find them.

6 Neptune They need to avoid parading their virtues before the world .they always

remind everyone else of their righteousness, arousing resentment instead

of admiration they seek .They are selfish .Spiritual inconsistency is

denoted .They are psychic and hence they decay the reality of extra

sensory, skeptical of their own beliefs and suspect once element of truth

when others appear cynical ..pride is apparently missing .they will

conceal their ideas to a large extent and they do not mind or understand

their meaning themselves .they seek seclusion ,escape from material

coils .They are very subtle .in their highest form of expression they are

able to revitalize old beliefs and launch counter reformations of

simplicity when religion becomes more ritualism or religiosity

7 Pluto Those who subconsciously rebel against the force of groups pressures

and become the cause of collapse of established social morals .They are

very intolerance .they form caciques to eradicate cliques .such person are

extremely conscious social caste .the resistance to groups are more than

individual .motivation .such person are seeds of anarchy or saint wood

with them. Desire for change the course of personal inevitability and

create a new set of order for self .their actions to be analyzed and

objectively carefully

When a planet apparently changes in motion from retrograde to direct or vice versa, by

secondary progression, conversely or direct or when a planet or the lights crosses the equator or

the ecliptic by the same method of progression with in the life time of a person or of an under

taking, some particular face of that person’s or that of the project under consideration is affected.

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Usually indicate the time of termination of the issue or of the life itself or with the conclusion of

some condition appertaining to it and the beginning of some other which alters the prevailing

status.

So summing up the whole discussion we come to the conclusion that a retrograde planet allows

time to view the circumstances impersonally and to decide what to do about it UN effected by our

emotions. There are times to views cautions, make an important moves until the planet is in direct

motion. When it is in direct motion again, you can enjoy the fruit. Or plan the things when a

planet turn retrograde and generally the plans will be completed when it turns direct and generally

between these two dates, it is a period of marking time. Retrogradation and Transit A natural

benefic when transiting a favorable house 1 ,2 ,4 ,5 ,7 ,9 ,10 If it is retrograde give more good

results .,on the contrary if it transits in malefic houses 3 ,6 ,8 11 ,12 ,the evil results will be

reduced to the minimum .When malefic planets transits in favorable houses will neutralize the

good effects of that house but when it transits malefic houses ,of course a retrograde planet ,the

malefic effect of that house will become more evils planet in Retrogradation

.A slow moving secretive planet when becomes retrograding should not be enthusiastic in

working ,planning ,in expansion of a business agreement signing and any new ventures etc., He

should down and be slow and try to relax .he should review all the situation done so for been

done .Plan the things for future ,do not put down them relaxing but operate slowly without

dashing knowing fully the hurdles and previous experience and try to move better than

earlier .when Saturn becomes Direct .It is noticed that many people find relived themselves when

Retrogradation and start new ventures with full zeal but are thwarted and bewildered when Saturn

becomes Direct .as their plan do not masteries .When Saturn enters a house and becomes

retrograde and direct in the same house .again it becomes retrogragrade in the previous house .at

this time many fell that they are relived of the mounted pressures but you have to handle two

chances now .at this stage Saturn is backing off the territory it has already covered but it is going

to the right back over the territory as soon as direct motion resumes .So during this period one

should relax ,review the situation and follow perfect displace himself .define or economize in his

activities more effectively .Saturn at birth retrograde and inward to the sun then that part of

person laity does not work openly in the first place .it works through indirect psychic actions

triggered by the unconscious .but sometimes bearable ,unbearable pressures go within the native

which does cannot be seen or understand by others ,nor by the native to explain the same two

other .on the hand when direct ,he will then be able to show the pressures to the people by

speaking and agonizing over them ,the individual with the retrograde birth planet often goes

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through the same agonies without being able to communicate ,in a sensible way ,what is

happening to him .A retrograde planet psychic process turned inward and manageable ,expect

with enormous efforts by the conscious ego .a direct planet represent psychic process or part of

his personality that is manageable .by the ego consciousness .

Retro gradation is a phenomenon caused by the fact that we live on a planet which is not at the

center of the solar system. If one were to view the solar system from the surface of the Sun,

which is at the center, one would never see planets retrograde. However, since that isn't where

we're viewing things from, we do see planets appear to stop their motion in the sky relative to the

fixed stars (or the Zodiac), reverse their direction for a little while, then stop again and appear to

resume their normal course through the heavens.

There are two planets which are exceptions and never seem to retrograde.

The Sun never retrogrades because it is truly the center of our solar system. Since our

orbital direction around the Sun never changes, it always appears to be moving in Direct

or forward motion.

The Moon also never retrogrades, since we are the center of its orbit. Since it always

moves around Earth in one direction, we never see it appear to move backwards.

All the other planets will periodically appear to retrograde. In the case of the planets inside our

orbit (Mercury and Venus), this is because we see them reach the longitudinal maximum extent of

their orbits, which is a point in the orbit perpendicular to our line-of-sight to the Sun, then swing

inside of and begin to cross

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InfrontoftheSun

While these two planets are inside of this 3-9 Line (so called because it's a line through the 3

o'clock and 9 o'clock positions), they will appear to retrograde, or move backwards. A simple

animation will help to make this clear.lof Inn

Sun and Moon have always direct motion where as Rahu and Kethu have always in reverse

motion .Other planets have direct and indirect motion

Saturn retrograde : There is need to be on guard against subconscious defeatism which undermine

their most noble ambition ,because of this self protective fears motivation, they tend to yield too

easily to external influences .They either appear shy ,uneasy ,introverted ,lacking in self assertion

or attempt at times to cover this insecurity with a pretext of arrogance.

They strong sense that fate ,some universal competing for ,controls their destiny .they fell

alone ,isolated ,separated from their fellowmen and seldom understood .they are secretive .they

may be an apparent super sophistication about them ,an air of total boredom ,an impression that

nothing could shock them .Stemming from the fact that they really worry about being a bore and

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wish to conceal a fact that they are indeed ,shock able .A retrograde planet allows time to view

the circumstances impersonally

Such people do not like to be known openly in public, for they subconsciously fear there is no

face behind the mask .They find security in intellectuals or spirituals. A Retrograde planet allows

time to view the circumstances impersonally and to decide what to do about it unaffected by our

emotions .there are times to use cautions make an important moves until the planet is in direct

motion .

When in direct motion you enjoy tithe fruit .or plan the things when a planet turn retrograde and

generally the plans will not be completed .when it turns direct generally between these two

dates ,t is the period of marking time .

Saturn Transit In retro gradation : When a Natural benefic planet transits in a favouarable houses

1 ,2 ,4 ,5 ,7 9 and 10 ,If retrograde it will give more good results .where as when benefic planets

transits in malefic houses 3 ,6 ,8 ,11 or 12 ,the evil results will be reduced to the minimum .Also

when a malefic retrograde planet transits in favorable houses will neutralize the good effects of

that house .,but when in malefic house the evil effects of that will become more .

A slow moving secretive planet when becomes retrograde one should not be enththusiatic in

working ,planning ,in expansion of business ,signing the agreements ,starting a new ventures etc.,

,but he should slow down and relax .He should review the situation what has so for e done .plan

the things for future ,do not put them in operation so that so that you can be more dashing by

relaxing having experience of the blunders committed by in the past or good work done and so

there by you will move a ahead better than earlier when Saturn becomes direct. On the other hand

many people find relived themselves when Satan becomes retrograde and start new ventures with

full Zell but are thwarted and be-wilder when Saturn becomes direct as their plans do not metalize

.When a Saturn enters a house and becomes retrograde and direct into the same house ,again it

become retrograde into the previous house .at this time many feel that they are now relived of the

already mounted pressure but actually you are to handle two chances now .At this stage Saturn is

backing off the territory it has already covered but is going to go right back that territory as soon

as direct motion resumes .

So during this period one should relax, review the situation and should see how one could

displace himself, define himself or economies in his activities more effectively.

Saturn transits a planet i.e.; retrograde at birth. If it is a planet from Saturn inward to the

sun then part of personality does not work openly in the first place. It works through indirect

psychic actions triggered by the unconscious, but sometimes many bearable, unbearable pressures

go with in the native which cannot be seen or understand by other nor the native will himself be



able to explain the same to the other people. On the other hand when the planet is direct, he will

then be able to show his pressures to the people by speaking and agonizing over them, the

individual with the retrograde birth planet often goes through the same agonies without being

able to communicate, in any sensible way, what is happening to him. Retrograde planets represent

a psychic process turned inward and not manageable; accept with enormous efforts by the

conscious ego. A direct planet expect Uranus, Neptune and Pluto represents a psychic process or

part of the personality that is manageable by the ago consciousness

Retrogression is a kind of qualification like exaltation, debilitation, own house but as far

as results are concerned it is not quite definite in the sense that malefic retrograde planets would

give good results as well as bad results similarly benefic retrograde planets will give bad as well

as good results. In this sense retrogression is quite different in contrast to other qualifications.

In retrogression we have to see 3 types

1) Retrograde natal planets in human or mundane chart

2) Transit retrogression i.e. retrograde planets in transit.

3) Transit of slow moving planets over natal retrograde planets

There is so much of confusion on retrogression, to know whether it gives a malefic or benefic

results definitely. Sometimes it gives both malefic & benefic. As such it is very difficult to

ascertain how a retrograde planet would give results, hence astrologers get confused.

*E.g. August 8th 2005, retrograde Saturn was transiting over scribe’s ascendant deg, and a friend

sent me Rs 10,000, on the very same day.

In America on the 14th Nov 1998, the scribe was presented ‘Life Time Achievement Award’, at a

time when Saturn was retrograde, Sun was in the 4 th house & Saturn was in the 10th house

transiting exactly over the RAMC of the scribe chart. Scribe RAMC is about 4 Ar7’27’’. See here

a retrograde planet gives the scribe the highest honor of scribe’s life though Saturn is considered

as a malefic.

It is a specialty of a retrograde planet; some author has said that both the

signs of a retrograde planet should be occupied by planets. I.e. Signs owned

by retrograde planets should not be vacant to give FULL RESULTS to the

native.

If one of them is occupied & the other isn’t then the results are NOT FULL.

If none of the signs owned by the retrograde planet is occupied then the

results (positive or negative) of the retrograde planets would be minimum or

nil.



In Chandra Kala Nadi, one finds more than 30 verses from where mostly Saturn & Jupiter

retrogression is dealt with. ‘Deva Kerelam’ gives specific results especially Jupiter when it

retrogrades it gives good results. Basically good results & happy events in ones life happens

when Jupiter retrogrades.

*J.N. Bhasin on Retrogression

Late Shri J. N. Bhasin in his book “Hora Shatak” has touched the subject of retrogression of

Jupiter at one place only (in verses 12, 13, 14 & 15)

He has given importance to retrogression of Jupiter with reference to Scorpio Ascendant only,

where Jupiter is the lord of the 2nd house and the 5th house (of progeny); is in exaltation in the 9 th

house and is debilitated in the 3rd house.

Referring to the placement of retrograde Jupiter in those houses he predicts:-

1. Many Children in the 3rd house of debilitation (verse 12)

2. Hardly gets a son in the 9th house of exaltation (verse 13)

3. No progeny at all in the 10th house of Leo (verse 14) as it is still near its sign of

exaltation.

4. More children in the 2nd house sign of Sagittarius (verse 15) which is near to its sign of

debilitation.

Summary of Retrogradation

Professor Krishnamurti in his work has said that Retrogradation has no effect in the natal

chart whereas in horary if the sub lord is situated in the constellation of a retrograde planet

the event will not materialize. Western Defines Retrogradation as when any planet is

decreasing in longitude it is said to be in Retrogradation .It is a very great debility. On going

through the various literatures it has come to the conclusion, that Retrogradation has some

debility both in the Natal as well as Horary depending on the time at which the birth has

taken place and also depending on the question in case of horary. In support of the statement

Let us explain when Retrogradation is favorable as stated in the western system:

1. A Child Lost or absconded – Will it return or be found? The lords of the first and fifth

going to a conjunction or good aspect, it returns or is found: if to bad aspect the parent will

hear of it: the lord of the fifth turning retrograde, it will return. The Moon translating

light from the lord of the fifth to the first, it will be heard or found: but if the lord of the fifth

be cadent, and in no aspect to the lord of the first, and there be no translation of light between

the two Significators, the child will not return or be found. . All the Significators under the



earth, a bad sign. If above a good sign. . If the child has absconded, and lord of the fifth be

cadent, swift in motion, and in a movable sign, it will never return or be found.

2. Thefts : In al cases of theft ,the lord of the first denotes the querent : 2nd house and its lord

denotes the thing stolen : he fourth and its rule shows the place where the article the is :The

Seventh ,its lord ,or a peregrine planet therein ,or in an angle ,or the second house ,shows the

thief .

Will the goods be recovered? The lord of the seventh combust, or turning retrograde, the thief

brings the article stolen back, especially if applying to lord of the ascendant, or second.

3. When shall I leave my present employer ?If the lord of the tenth or the moon ,are disposed

of by any planet in any angle (Except the fourth )and that planet be in low motion ,he will not

leave until that planet be combust or retrograde ,or leave the sign he is then in : also ,see

when the lord of the tenth leaves the sign he is then in ,and that time the querent changes .

The above rules have been verified by me in a number of cases and proved to be correct .

Effects of Retrogradation:

Mars: Mars becomes retrograde once in two years or so, for a period of about three months

The Retrogradation of Mars can limit our ability to act and to assert our desires, but can also

help us to rethink the consequences of our actions, and slow down for our own good.

Jupiter, Saturn, Chiron, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto become retrograde once a tear for a

period of about four months.

Mercury: Mercury becomes Retrograde about three times each years, for a periods of

approximately three weeks. The Retrogradation brings some disruption in communication,

travel, but also helps us to deepen our understanding with others, increasing introspection,

intuition.

Jupiter: Jupiter can limit our expansion challenging our hopes, but can also helps us to

question our philosophy of life and moral values, making us wiser and spiritually richer

Venus: Venus becomes retrograde once in 18 months for a period of approximately six

weeks. This brings some difficulty in relationships and financial matters, but also helps us to

refine and deepen our feelings and our moral, artistic, aesthetic Values.

Saturn: Saturn: the Retrogradation of Saturn can manifest in a difficult period with added

responsibilities and work load, us can also help us to refine our skills and become more

realistic and practical.

Uranus: The Retrogradation of Uranus can indeed be very disruptive of the status quo,

challenging our sense of security and habits, but it can also let us see what needs to under go



urgent changes in our lives, showing us in which way we can become more true to ourselves

without altering others

Neptune: The Retrogradation of Neptune can indicate rather chaotic period in our lives, when

issues are muddled and confused and we ma

Pluto: The Retrogradation of Pluto can indicate an emotionally intense, even traumatic

period of major upheavals. The positive outcome is personal empowerment with the

discovery of hidden inner resources and talents

Chiron : The Retrogradation of Chiron can manifest in a period of ill health or one during

which we need to give up something we are very much for ,but can also help to face more

squarely our health issues ,or accept more philosophically what we cannot change

*Note: Some of the information has been taken liberally with due respects original authors.

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