Uranus Retrograde in Aries ♅ Aug 2 – Jan 2
Aug 2 – Jan 2, 2018 Planets in retrograde are not actually spinning backwards – it is entirely an optical illusion as seen from Earth. Backwards motion appears to happen when Earth passes slower moving planets in the outer solar system. In astrology, this illusion manifests as a “backwards” functioning of the planetary roles. Click here to learn
Saturn Retrograde in Sagittarius ♄ 2017
Apr 5 – Aug 25, 2017 Planets in retrograde are not actually spinning backwards – it is entirely an optical illusion as seen from Earth. Backwards motion appears to happen when Earth passes slower moving planets in the outer solar system. In astrology, this illusion manifests as a “backwards” functioning of the planetary roles. Click here to learn
Venus Retrograde in Pisces ⚢ 2017
Apr 2–15, 2017 Planets in retrograde are not actually spinning backwards – it is entirely an optical illusion as seen from Earth. Backwards motion appears to happen when Earth passes slower moving planets in the outer solar system. In astrology, this illusion manifests as a “backwards” functioning of the planetary roles. Click here to learn more about retrograde.
Jupiter Retrograde in Libra ♃ 2017
Feb 5 – June 9, 2017 Planets in retrograde are not actually spinning backwards – it is entirely an optical illusion as seen from Earth. Backwards motion appears to happen when Earth passes slower moving planets in the outer solar system. In astrology, this illusion manifests as a “backwards” functioning of the planetary roles. Click here to learn
Mars Retrograde in Scorpio ♂ 2016
May 27 – June 29, 2016 Once every two years, Mars turns retrograde for approximately three months. Planets in retrograde are not actually spinning backwards – it is entirely an optical illusion as seen from Earth. Backwards motion appears to happen when Earth passes slower moving planets in the outer solar system. In astrology, this illusion manifests as
Mars Retrograde in Sagittarius ♂ 2016
Apr 17 – May 27, 2016 Click here to learn about Mars. Once every two years, Mars turns retrograde for approximately three months. Planets in retrograde are not actually spinning backwards – it is entirely an optical illusion as seen from Earth. Backwards motion appears to happen when Earth passes slower moving planets in the outer solar
Jupiter Retrograde in Virgo ♃ 2016
Jan 7 – May 9, 2016 Jupiter is retrograde approximately 4 months out of the year. To be very clear, planets in retrograde are not actually spinning backwards – it is entirely an optical illusion as seen from Earth. Backwards motion appears to happen when Earth passes slower moving planets in the outer solar system. In astrology, this
Venus Retrograde in Virgo ⚢ 2015
Venus turns retrograde in Virgo from July 25 – 31 and then in Leo from July 31 – Sep 6 Click here to learn about Venus. Click here to learn about Virgo. To be very clear, planets in retrograde are not actually spinning backwards – it is entirely an optical illusion as seen from Earth.
Saturn Retrograde in Scorpio ♄ 2015
Saturn continues his retrograde transit in Scorpio from June 14 – August 2 Click here to learn about Saturn. Click here to learn about Scorpio. To be very clear, planets in retrograde are not actually spinning backwards – it is entirely an optical illusion as seen from Earth. Backwards motion appears to happen when Earth passes slower
Jupiter Retrograde in Leo ♃ Dec 8 – Apr 8
Jupiter is retrograde in fixed fire sign Leo from December 8, 2014 to April 8, 2015 I recently posted about Neptune turning direct after being retrograde for more than 5 months. Click here to learn about retrograde motion. Jupiter is retrograde approximately 4 months out of the year. This transit will herald Jupiter’s nearest position to Earth