Apparent retrograde motion. As Earth (blue) passes a superior planet, such as Mars (red), the superior planet will temporarily appear to reverse its motion across the sky. Retrograde motion is the apparent motion of a planet to move in a direction opposite to that of other bodies within its system, as observed from a particular vantage point. Direct motion or prograde motion is motion in the same direction as other bodies.
While the terms direct and prograde are equivalent in this context, the former is the traditional term in astronomy. Prograde was first seen in an abstract of an astronomy-related professional article in 1963.[1] Etymology[edit] The term retrograde is from the Latin word retrogradus – "backward-step", the affix retro- meaning "backwards" and gradi to step or "to go".
Retrograde is most commonly an adjective used to describe the path of a planet as it travels through the night sky, with respect to the zodiac, stars, and other bodies of the celestial canopy. Apparent motion[edit] From Earth[edit] Retrograde planets: planetary stations 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. When planets change their direction of movement in the sky, conditions on Earth change as well.
If the degree of where this change of movement takes place is connected to an astrological element of your chart, you may expect changes in the corresponding area of life. Below is a list of planetary stations during the years to come. Watch closely how these events interconnect with your inner and outer life. Use these moments to make conscious changes in your life. Planetary stations in 2012. Retrograde Planets in Astrology. Retrograde planets are the planets that APPEAR to move backwards in the sky. All the planets have fixed direction for revolution. Therefore, Moving back and forth is simply out of question. It is only because of the relative motion of the earth that the planets seem to move backwards at certain times. Out of all planets, Sun and Moon at no time are retrograde. In astrology, a planet in retrograde motion has special significance.
Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Mars and Saturn turn retrograde at regular intervals. Whenever a planet starts in a motion other than the normal course, it yields unusual effects as well. Hence, each planetary retrogression should be considered as a time to be cautious, and to consider things from a different viewpoint. Mercury Retrogression Mercury is the planet that rules communication and thinking.
If Mercury is retrograde in the horoscope itself, it can indicate mental sufferings and anxieties in the case it`s negatively placed. Venus Retrogression Mars Retrogression. Major Planetary Aspects for 2010 Through 2013. Major Planetary Aspects for 2010 2011 and 2012 -2013 2010 is a number 3 Year a year for fun and learning. Personal Planets are: Sun (the light) never goes retrograde Moon Represents the past and emotions and never goes retrograde Mercury represents ideas (goes retrograde about 3 times a year) Mercury often will back into the sign before where it went retrograde shifting and changing the energies majorly of this time of rethinking, replanning, regrouping energetically which is what mercury retrograde is best used for 2010 Mercury retrogrades 12/26/2009 Mercury retrogrades 21 Capricorn 1/15/2010 Mercury Direct at 5 Capricorn 4/17/2010 Mercury retrogrades at 12 Taurus 5/11/2010 Mercury Direct at 2 Taurus 8/20/2010 Mercury Retrogrades at 19 Virgo 9/12/2010 Mercury Direct at 5 Virgo 12/10/2010 Mercury retrogrades at 5 Capricorn 12/30/2010 Mercury Direct at 19 Sagittarius (backs into Sagittarius 12/18/2010) 2011 Mercury retrogrades 2012 Mercury retrogrades 2009 Venus Retrogrades Asteroids.