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. They are always in direct motion. 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.

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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: 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

2012 - 2014 Chiron -> Saturn -> Jupiter in Retrograde Motion, Direct Motion and Ingress Dates Below is a table for Jupiter, Saturn and Chiron Ingress & Retrograde dates, times (UTC), and zodiac signs for the next few years. Many people wonder when will the planet be in retrograde motion. A countdown has been included for each planet. For more information describing the color codes and abbreviations, refer to the main planet ingress page. The current Transiting Ingress and Retrograde calendars are also available (Planet Calendars in the menu to the left of this page). Scroll down to middle of chart for current 2014 transit information. 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.