#Saturn Retrograde

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Saturn retrograde in the birth chart indicates that the native has a certain degree of internalization of the principles that the planet represents. This means that you could be more serious or strict than someone born with a direct Saturn in their natal chart.

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now that i've written and understand planets in retrograde thoroughly they will be included in chart readings for free.

THE SUN AND THE MOON CANNOT BE IN RX.

MERCURY IN RX

♇ having mercury in rx makes someone think more often, especially over the most pettiest things they think is big. they're very anxious people, and since it is in retrograde it could be implied that they're "wired differently" they think more out of the box, and even speak different, how they speak and write could be very distinct.

♇ mercury in retrograde could give someone inactive relatives, or cousins and siblings they're not close to. and since they're people who doubt themselves a lot, they could stall themselves from the path they're supposed to take, being their own obstacles. they could also be people who take some time to take in/process information.

♇ as i said they're people who hold themselves back a lot, this could link to their childhood, might've had people speak over them and silence them when they were younger.

VENUS IN RX

♇ people who have venus in retrograde might focus on love too much, and they could be people who have a struggling relationship with women. sisters, women who are their cousins and women who are their friends.

♇ they could also be very secretive people, they have a hard time opening up, which could make them be deemed as cold. they have a hard time giving and receiving affection.

♇ they could be bad at handling money, and might think everyone is out to get them. they could find it hard to love themselves, having venus in rx, is the peak of the "tortured poet".

MARS IN RX

♇ those who have mars in retrograde could have a hard time getting along with men, or even with the opposite sex. to have mars in rx could mean you could be considered as someone who i very intense. can a hard time expressing your sexuality and aiming for your goals.

♇ instead of learning life lessons quick, they are normally stubborn people and barely listen to advice given to them by trusted people. could be people who are too hesitant, say and do things at the wrong time and place.

♇ people with mars in retrograde might've gone through sexual trauma, could be scared to be intimate with other people. they're people who hate authority or people trying to have dominance over them. the type of people to not listen to the rules and break them.

JUPITER IN RX

♇ people who have jupiter in rx are the definition of "thinking out of the box", they're people who do have moments that question their faith and some of these people tend to have a God Complex.

♇ sometimes they feel like they're the unluckiest person in the world, might feel like they wont be able to travel the world like they want to. could also have long cycles of depression.

♇ having jupiter in retrograde can mean they're someone who marches to the beat of their own drum, they can be very detail-oriented people, which sometimes mean they feel like they can judge anyone and think of themselves to be flawless. jupiter in rx people are the type of people who want everything in their future to be perfect also, without life's trials and tribulations. can be unrealistic.

SATURN IN RX

♇ as it is told, saturn in retrograde brings a father that wasnt in the person's life, the person who has the saturn in rx can make someone feel like they're being punished by life all the time.

♇ this could also mean they might find it hard to express themselves emotionally, could be due to their childhood. they go through many trials and tribulations, makes them depressive, but in the end they become really wise.

♇ they doubt themselves a lot, could have trouble balancing themselves, and their masculinity, could be too domineering.

URANUS IN RX

♇ people with uranus in rx do not like change, they're likely insecure, [not all are going to be due to different commodities in a chart], but these are usually people who think they are not going to succeed in life.

♇ they sometimes feel like they're in control of nothing which pushes them into their need of controlling everything. they're quick-thinkers but still over-thinkers. they feel like they can never feel nice in a platonic or romantic connection.

♇ it leads them into being paranoid and chaotic. they might also put themselves in a box to make things easier, don't know they're limiting their potential when doing that, they're so much more and need to understand it.

NEPTUNE IN RX

♇ to have neptune in rx could make the kin be very delusional, might find it hard to separate idealistic views with reality. definitely reminds me of alice in wonderland. they're very spiritual people but can over-whelm people by adding their faith into everything.

♇ could be really good at manifesting; trust issues but sometimes are stubborn from learning their mistakes. can be deemed as very dreamy and compassionate.

♇ they could have this feeling of needing to save everyone. their trials and tribulations are a creative outlet for them, another indicator of being the tortured poet. [but the tiring and damaging things they go through are usually expressed through their art, which includes writing, story-telling, writing music, painting etc].

PLUTO IN RX

♇ i do get surprised when i come across these in a natal chart reading, but, pluto in rx folks definitely do hate constraint, they dislike authority and feeling like they're being controlled, which could push them into trying to control other people.

♇ could be escapists through drug and sex, they could also find it hard to accept their dark-self. easily infatuated people, people can get easily obsessed with them as they can get with other people.

♇ good money makers, could manipulate others with materialism, though, they might not be confrontational, could feel easily intimidated. sometimes could never see the potential in themselves can be their own obstacle.

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RETROGRADES

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A retrograde in astrology is when a planetary object appears to move backwards, which essentially means the planet's energy is somewhat effected, so those life areas that fall under that planet's domain are not as easily expressed. It’s a very karmic thing to have in the natal chart, your soul chose to incarnate to learn deeper lessons regarding the areas of life ruled by that specific planet/asteroid. To know if you have a natal retrograde in your chart, look for Rx or R on a generated chart calculator.

Fun fact: Mars is the rarest retrograde.

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Planets

If your Ruling Planet is Retrograde it will make you doubt yourself more and you may experience self image issues.

For example: A Gemini Rising with a natal Mercury retrograde or A Sagittarius Rising with a natal Jupiter retrograde.

Mercury Retrograde gives you lessons around communication, learning and intellect. You may struggle to articulate words and speak up or may even talk too much and not know when to be quiet.

Venus Retrograde makes someone’s nature more intense & deep. They take their connections very seriously which may cause these individuals to go through difficulties in regards to their one on one relationships. Since socialising is not taken lightly there can be some sort of awkwardness when participating in small talk and general shyness in order to avoid superficial connections.

Mars Retrograde individuals may lack forward movement, assertive abilities, have a dulled passion & drive. They may feel fatigued & tired more than often. Your sex drive may also be effected because of this.

Jupiter Retrograde individuals tend to have different or unusual perspectives, belief systems, or sets of morals. They prefer to learn from their own experiences rather than from others. This placement gives me “what do you know because you’ve experienced it yourself VS what do you know because you were told” vibes.

Saturn Regrograde burdens you with responsibilities and a sense of duty in your life. You may struggle with boundaries and find it difficult to say no to others.

Uranus Retrograde may make it hard for you to fully express your inner originality and unique side. These individuals are born a rebel and may also experience unexpected & sudden karmic events in their life.

Neptune Retrograde takes away your rose coloured glasses, you may have to face hard and painful realities as the neptunian illusion is stripped away. You’re meant to discover the truth behind your illusions, realise what is sacred and be a source of light in others lives.

Pluto Retrograde brings more growth opportunities into your life. You may have a fear of letting go which you’re here to learn the importance of doing so. You need to take control of your life as your shadow side may take over if you don’t do the work to transform/grow. (Shadow work is necessary with this placement)

(I know Lilith isn’t a planet, just adding it)

Lilith Retrograde can make you a sexual deviant (because sexuality is part of Lilith’s nature and here it's manifesting differently). You may struggle with following your instincts and acknowledging your desires. For example: Someone with a retrograde Lilith in Virgo would not be the typical control freak Lilith in Virgo person, instead they will be very messy.

ASTEROIDS

Chiron Retrograde means that trauma is deep within and may even come from a past life. In this lifetime, these individuals are here to re-evaluate your relationship with anyone & anything that doesn’t support you anymore. They may find it challenging to accept their feelings and the simple fact that humans are imperfect and vulnerable.

Ceres Retrograde individuals can struggle with having the nourishment, support, resources they need and may experience a lack in some way. This usually means that your upbringing failed to teach you the proper lessons about nurture and self care, so you'll have to learn it yourself. Check your Ceres sign and it will teach you what you need to nurture.

Juno Retrograde individuals may have commitment issues or trauma they need to work through. This also is an indication of past life karma in regards to relationships. These people are the lone wolves, they tend to avoid partnerships & may even prefer to be single and independent.

Vesta Retrograde individuals may lack devotion and discipline. It can bring up issues around fear of sexuality or intimacy, obsession, prostitution or selling yourself short in some way. They’re here to learn the value of service, this will examine how much dedication they’re putting into their life. When we put in little dedication, we can suffer. When we put in too much dedication, we can suffer as well. They may struggle with feeling like they fit in because they tend to lack devotion and/or generosity for others.

Pallas Retrograde may make someone aggressive, immature, have criminal tendencies and daddy issues. These individuals strategy may not be accept by society, with a ‘pick me’ vibe. They are inclined to manipulate and lie but can overcome these traits with self awareness and shadow work.

Amor retrograde individuals have some sort of discomfort when it comes to romance. You may have some old love issues and traumas to work through. These people tend to take a different approach to romance.

Cupido Retrograde may mean you have way too many crushes or rarely have any. You become too infatuated at times, or lack passion, and need to find a balance between the two.

Eros Retrograde may cause some issues around sex. This indicates there may be past trauma on a soul level, so you need to work on acknowledging your desires and acting on urges and fantasies in a healthy way.

Hermes Retrograde people tend to be in the wrong crowd and often find themselves taking the fall for others mistakes. These people tend to be good people but they may not be the best at balancing their life and managing their time. Possible fertility issues. Due to past accidents or incidents they have experienced in a past life may give them travel-related fears in this life. (fear of flying, fear of water, fear of driving, fear of bikes, fear of trains, fear of horses, etc.)

Eris Retrograde people may unintentionally cause trouble by doing things they thought wouldn’t be an issue. They may not like confronting others because it feels uncomfortable or they feel attacked whenever they speak up for themselves - They tend to experience a lot of gaslighting yet they usually hate fighting with others. They may often feel as though they are alone even when surrounded by other people.

Aphrodite Retrograde individuals may experience extremes from having stalkers to not being adored by others at all. They may feel unseen and unappreciated by others, making it often difficult to appreciate themselves. They tend to experience a lot of drama and may not be the most jealous person but rather the person who is too insecure to be openly jealous as if it’s like they expected it, “too good to be true” vibes.

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I tried to be as informative as I could and added as much variety as I can with the asteroids I’m familiar with. There are other retrogrades I haven’t listed here.

Let me know which of these you have!

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Vedic Astro Observations 8 - Divorce & Affairs

Do NOT read if you are sensitive to the topics of divorce and cheating/affairs. Keep in mind sharing placements will not promise the same outcome - this is not a personal read.

Divorce Indicators - very general. entire chart should be looked at for accuracy.

- 7th H Ruler in 12th, 8th, 6th houses in D1 or D9. Especially if the 7th H ruler aspects saturn or mars when in 6th H. A well-placed Saturn can indicate the ability to resolve the issues rather than divorce.

- Asc Ruler in D9 in 12th, 6th, 8th houses. These are not the strongest indicators for divorce but do show certain hardship need to be overcome later in life.

- Rahu conjunct Mars in 7th of D1 or D9.

- Mars natural nature is to “cut”. Having Mars aspect your 7th or 7th H Ruler in a malefic way shows cutting ties with a partner.

- Venus opposite Jupiter or Mars shows conflict will arise. If this is in masculine signs, neither party will be willing to compromise.

- 7th H Lord in a debilitated sign, 7th H Lord conjunct a malefic.

- Malefics in 7th H - especially if they aspect other malefics.

- Debilitated or weak Saturn.

These can all indicate heartbreak in dating rather than in marriage. Most people have divorce indicators in their chart that doesn’t mean everyone gets divorced.

Venus conjunct Mars in 8th H - Every single adult ik with this placement has cheated or been cheated on in marriage or a long term relationship.

This placement will bring someone into your lives after marriage that will test your morals or your spouse’s morals. Checking Saturn’s strength can indicate whether the marriage is able to withstand these tests.

Venus conjunct Sun in 6th H D1 or D9 - Often the divorce is due to affairs - specifically you or the spouse cheats with someone from work. Or fights over money and debts that are accumulated. One person makes reckless financial choices. The other does not want to carry the burden anymore.

Venus conjunct Sun - These planets are enemies. Venus is natural representative of marriage and love. This shows you will either date or marry someone who becomes an enemy. If you believe in past lives, it is said you are marrying a past life enemy. However, in some cases it is your karma to resolve/make things work with your enemy/lover. If AK & DK are enemy planets, it can show a similar story

Venus in 8th H in D9- This indicates divorce due to an affair. Often, it is the person with this in their D9 chart that will cheat. Only once have I seen it as the person being cheated on rather than cheating themselves.

Retrograde Venus or Retrograde DK Planet

This ain’t necessarily divorce but rather a difficult situation. If you are go through dasha period of Venus or your DK planet when you meet or marry - AND the planet is in retrograde in natal. This shows anxiety over your choice after marriage.

You can be extremely anxious manifesting as cold feet or suspicion of the partner. And/or you can feel a deep sense of regret for a short or long period. This doesn’t even have to do anything with the partner. Simply marriage and idea of potential divorce makes you anxious during this dasha.

In extreme cases, I have had people tell me they regret marrying. It is always the same reason - They say they married this person because they offered stability or status. However, they begin to desire someone or something else - this can be a real person or a fantasy - but they begin to image their lives with someone else.

Ex: Venus Retrograde - He went through Venus dasha when marrying their partner. He married a woman with a respected career and good traditional family. However, after marriage they began to miss their college fling/situationship. They described the women from college as wild fun, hilarious but she came from an unstable home. She did not have a father in her life and had a complicated relationship with her mother. This person thought of these as red flags and did not pursue further.

Years later, he met his wife and married but after settling into married life, she came to an astrologer. He doesn’t believe in astro but says the women from college made him think of soulmates and past life connections. He never reached out to the past connection or cheated but for years this regret affected their married life and physical intimacy. After his Venus dasha was over, their situation improved. It sounds like he was having a middle life crisis and was constantly wondering about what if he’d taken a different path. They consulted a marriage counselllor as well during their Venus dasha. The end of venus dasha won’t solve all problems with no effort.

ex.2: Retrograde Saturn DK in 10th H. This person met and married during their Saturn dasha period. She said she feels as if she mainly married him to escape her family and depressing life. When she met him, she was struggling with schooling, her home/family, and her employment/financial situation. She felt trapped. After marriage, she moved, became distant from her family. She works at the same place with the spouse - working together is common when DK is in 10th.

However, after reaching a stable place in life she felt her marriage had slowly become unbearably dry. She described the “trapped feeling” coming back a few years after her 2nd child’s birth. She felt she missed out on being young & experiencing life. She desired passion but knew her much older partner was incapable of it. Her partner would often shut down her ideas for fun trips & new experiences saying his “glory days are over” or “it’s a waste of money”. He wanted her to be at peace with a modest and routined family lifestyle with him. This created a silent conflict within the women. She is currently in her Saturn dasha period so I can’t conclude how this situation ends.

Remember - basically everyone has divorce indicators. Entire D1 & D9 tells the full story - not a few placements.

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SATURN: "WHAT DO I REACH FOR?"

SATURN IN THE NATAL CHART: HOUSES 1-5

disclaimer: what sign Saturn is in and how it is aspected will show a lot of information on how it is expressed in the natal chart, with some signs able to handle the energy of Saturn more productively. Saturn is not an inherently negative planet, as it signifies a lot of potential growth and karma for those willing to work hard for Saturn's demands.

MINI SEGMENT:

SATURN RETROGRADE: While it is not uncommon to have this planet in retrograde, it still makes an impact. It often signifies delays in the house it is in. Navigating public settings or those demanding specific etiquette may induce a sense of awkwardness for those with Saturn retrograde, revealing a complex relationship with social norms. Additionally, they may encounter more frequent karmic instances, suggesting a deeper connection to the consequences of their actions and choices.

SATURN IN THE FIRST HOUSE: To Find Myself

Saturnian energy exerts a pronounced influence in the first house, shaping the individual's appearance and demeanor. From my vantage point, the first house serves as a canvas, absorbing and reflecting the essence of any planet within it. They may appear older than they are, and carry a thin figure that harbors a serious expression. Others might describe them as having a somewhat solemn or cold demeanor, reminiscent of the impact Pluto can have in the 1st house. This effect can be likened to the aging process of a fine wine, where Saturn individuals may mature with time but grapple with underlying self-confidence issues. The late bloomer indication doesn't only apply to looks it also applies to the expression itself with most "finding themselves" later in life. In general, they will struggle with wondering if they deserve things. To top it all off, a deep yearning for the innocence of childhood may resonate within, as Saturn in the first house prompts a lifelong quest for balance between maturity and the childlike spirit buried within.

Positive aspects can help them navigate the challenges presented by the first house more adeptly. Nevertheless, a persistent struggle with feelings of deservingness may linger, casting a shadow on their sense of self-esteem.

RETROGRADE 1ST: Much like the expression of a direct Saturn the individual comes across as somber or expressionless, people with the retrograde here often heavily struggle with Saturn's demands, and the restrictions can be easily felt. The individual may struggle with extreme lethargy and motivation, and if negatively aspected they may easily break bones or experience dental issues. The demands of Saturn are especially burdensome to a rx Saturn as they can struggle with being shy or relying on other's often misconceptions of them to define them.

SATURN IN THE SECOND HOUSE: To Find My Worth

These individuals may have a deep fear of running out of things and emptiness. While the first house is all about self-expression, the second house is more about self-worth. It's no surprise that a positively aspected Saturn here could point to an individual who could be financially well-off. They may have a lot of projects to try to make money. While this position can be materialistic it is not in the way you'd expect. They're often trying to find self-worth through material items and possessions as each item has a "goal." Values for these individuals can be strict and unchangeable. They can have a strong fixation on money and will experience financial downturns very hard as this will reflect onto the self. When negatively aspected, debt could be a problem.

RETROGRADE 2ND: In the presence of a retrograde Saturn in the 2nd house, there is a heightened focus on financial matters and material possessions, with a potential inclination to prioritize them above other considerations. There could be a delay in financial stability and it may take them longer to pull themselves "up by the bootstraps" and struggle with being overly cautious when opportunities present themselves.

SATURN IN THE THIRD HOUSE: To Find My Words

Individuals with Saturn in the 3rd house often display a remarkable early aptitude for articulate and intelligent expression, or conversely, may choose a more reserved/silent approach to communication. Preferring to weigh their words carefully, they are not prone to impulsive statements, instead opting for a thoughtful and methodical approach to verbal expression. This is not a position known for public speaking, they have a quiet intelligence and excel in presentations and activities that afford them the space to think freely, unencumbered by the pressure of an audience. They are likely not known for being neighborly and may struggle with meeting strangers as they are not good at forced conversation or change. Auditory dyslexia/dyslexia is not uncommon here, either. They could also feel a strong sense of responsibility or burden regarding siblings if they have them.

RETROGRADE 3RD: Saturn being retrograde here in the third house points to an individual who struggles much more with communication than the direct Saturn. They may find themselves dealing with miscommunication on a daily basis. Likely to feel undervalued by peers, self-isolation is an indicator. The person may have to work harder than others to communicate or learn something effectively. They may struggle to relate to others especially when younger and feel self-conscious when speaking.

SATURN IN THE FOURTH HOUSE: To Find My Home

For individuals with Saturn in the 4th house, the words family and responsibility are synonymous. Being as the 4th house is a water house, Saturn's restrictions symbolize cold water. While it's not impossible to make the best of this position, It's possible the individual grew up in a frigid family, with a lot of rules and boundaries or with a parent(s) who were emotionally unavailable. Often they could have trouble being able to relax around family members/parental figures due to a pronounced level of strictness. The love received from family members may carry a sense of conditionality, where mistakes are met with little tolerance, marking an individual as a black sheep. There's a vulnerability to becoming entangled in familial responsibilities, especially if a family member falls ill, compelling the individual to assume the role of caregiver and potentially feeling trapped within the confines of the home.

RETROGRADE 4TH HOUSE: The person may find themselves at odds with the expectations imposed by the family, feeling constrained by a predetermined concept that doesn't align with their true self. This internal clash often gives rise to a natural rebellion or power struggle, as they grapple with the tension between their authentic self and societal expectations. They may have struggled to speak up or have a stable home. Reflection on the past becomes a significant aspect of their emotional landscape, influencing their present state of mind.

SATURN IN THE FIFTH HOUSE: To Find My Joy

Individuals with Saturn in the 5th house may struggle with the ability to find joy in things. More specifically, these individuals want happiness so much that the second they get it, they can give in to fear and over-analyzing. They will demand excellence in every creative endeavor they try to do, and if they fall short they could stop altogether. Within this house, Saturn's influence is particularly pronounced, shaping the individual's approach to joy, children, and love. Often they view love and children very realistically and are unlikely to suffer from rose-tinted lenses. Even if the individual has a bubbly, passionate chart, they will feel thwarted with spontaneity. Expressing themselves might pose a challenge, leading them to gravitate towards the background rather than the spotlight. During childhood, the vibrant colors of spontaneity were muted in favor of the practical tones of maturity.

Insecurity around dating and children is also common here as the individual may not find themselves very fun to be around, often trying to overcompensate for this. Due to this, they may find themselves drawn to older, mature partners. A negatively aspected Saturn here could point to issues with fertility, a worry/fear of children, or you may never have kids even if you wanted them. However, if children do come into the picture, the connection between parent and child is profound, often characterized by a sense of karmic intertwining, suggesting a deeper, soulful relationship.

RETROGRADE 5TH HOUSE: These individuals have learned to find joy they can only rely on themselves. Often introverted, cautious thinkers. Since the way these individuals experience joy appears to move backward, they may find they are the happiest when they are alone as the concept of joy is hard to grasp. While they can certainly enjoy carefree moments with others, these instances of happiness are fleeting, as living in the present proves to be a formidable task. Saturn's influence is marked by a perpetual forward gaze, always contemplating the future and analyzing potential vulnerabilities.

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Astro observations p4🪄

🪄People with their Mercury in cancer have such a sweetness to their voices. It’s usually very soft and distinctive

🪄I find that I get along right away with people who’s sun is in my 1st house and that we also share similar views

🪄Saturn in the 7th house individuals need to be extra cautious when it comes to making promises. The 7th house talks about commitments and compromising and marriage obviously is a huge commitment that’s basically a promise. So essentially if they break any sort of promise they made they take on extra karmic baggage for it since they didn’t stay “committed” to the promise they made

🪄12th housers need isolation solely to find who they are again

🪄12th housers are the type of people who were late to school every single morning. This is because the 12th house rules bed pleasures so we find it extra hard to leave our bed compared to like the average person😭

🪄If you know someone with their personal planets in their 12th house (sun, moon, or merc) or with Pisces placements, chances are, you don’t 🤭

🪄8th house ruler in the 12th house experiences the most transformation in their lives when they are alone or maybe through a significant dream they had

🪄7th house ruler in the 1st house means that your future spouse is going to have a major impact on either your physical appearance, your world views, or your overall demeanor. I feel like this is the placement you see in people in relationships online that either gain or lose a bunch of weight with their significant other

🪄When a planet is retrograde, it means that planets’ energy is internalized meaning is repressed and that planet doesn’t help you out in which ever house its in. For example, people with Saturn retrograde in the 5th or 7th house may have a harder time instilling discipline and setting boundaries in their relationships. Some may get attached to others to quickly, not know their worth before getting into a relationship, are prone to love bombing their person, or lack the emotional maturity needed for a healthy relationship

Thanks for reading!!! Lmk what I should talk about next :)

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𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞

𝒊. 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝒂 𝒓𝒆𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒅𝒆?

when a planet is in retrograde (rx), it appears to be moving/rotating backwards from our point of view on earth. it's important to note the planet is not actually moving backwards - it just looks that way because of its position in relation to earth and the sun. with that in mind, the sun and moon cannot be in retrograde.

𝒊𝒊. 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒅𝒐𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒕 𝒎𝒆𝒂𝒏 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒂 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒆𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒓𝒆𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒅𝒆?

when a planet is in retrograde, often it makes it harder to deal with its energy. it could cause a lot of internal conflicts that also impact connections with people throughout one's life.

having a planet in retrograde in your natal chart is not a bad thing or a bad placement - it just means one has to work a little harder to understand and harness the energy of the planet compared to ones that are direct.

technically, this post was made to read for natal retrogrades, but it can also be useful if you want to know general challeneges that can occur during transit retrogrades also!

𝒊𝒊𝒊. 𝒓𝒆𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒅𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒆𝒕𝒔

𝐌𝐄𝐑𝐂𝐔𝐑𝐘

this retrograde is what's most known when people talk about retrogrades. with this planet in retrograde natally, you could find it hard to communicate with others. this could be in that you have a stutter, or you could be too harsh or too passive when addressing others (depending on the sign). you could be too impulsive in your actions, or you could overthink and inhibit yourself from taking charge in your life. i could also see people with this planet in retrograde finding it hard to write and learn new languages.

𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐒

you could find it hard to fall in love and/or to find, be in, and maintain relationships of any kind - but especially romantic ones; it could take a long time for you to start dating compared to others. this planet in retrograde can also make it hard for people to develop and sustain self-love and self-attraction. you may not see yourself as handsome or beautiful and/or others may look down on you or ignore you because of your looks. this is another planet that could make it hard to get along with people because venus is also associated with harmony overall, but the issues with beauty and love are more prominent.

𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐒

you could find it hard to bring your drive and passion to the surface. you could find it hard to be self-motivated and may prefer to take things slow throughout life and see how things pan out versus taking control. if you know the musical hamilton, you could be similar to aaron burr in waiting for things to happen to or for you versus making things happen. i could see natal mars retrograde manifesting as someone being asexual and/or having a low libido. you could have issues with bottling up anger, creating anger issues; if underdeveloped, i could see this leading to self-harm or other violent tendencies - this is not absolute

𝐉𝐔𝐏𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐑

it could be hard for you to recognize your luck and/or you may feel as if you have no luck even if you actually do. this is a "the glass is half empty" type of placement. you might have taboo beliefs, and people may make you feel as if you’re weird or wrong for them. although people may make you feel that way, your belief system may still be strong depending on your jupiter sign. there's a possibility of not being fit for tradtional higher education. you may feel like you have to create your own luck and could have trouble trusting the universe and your guides to provide for you.

𝐒𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐍

you could be too harsh on yourself when it comes to having structure. you may burden yourself with responsibilities no one else is giving or expecting of you. you may put more boundaries and limitations on yourself than is naturally expected of you. i could see this placement manifesting as asceticism in some people. you might feel like people never live up to your expectations, or they always let you down, so you only trust yourself to get things done. with this placement, there's an emphasis on self-motivation and high ambition.

𝐔𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐔𝐒

it could be hard for you to express your individuality outwardly. maybe you’re too worried about how much you’ll stand out amongst others, and so you try to fit in with the majority instead of recognizing how different you can be. you may be more cautious about expressing your rebelling views. you could be more focused on individuality on a more personal level versus on a societal one. in the case of rebellion and innovation, you may feel the need to rebel against yourself and ideas you put on yourself versus ideas society puts on you.

𝐍𝐄𝐏𝐓𝐔𝐍𝐄

your dreams could be more intense and grandiose than other people's dreams are - this could be in visual dreams you get while sleeping and/or in terms of life goals. you could be deeply spiritual and in tune with your intuition; you might even be able to predict when things will happen to you, or you could get deja vu often. you could overly daydream when it comes to personal goals and ideals; you might use daydreaming and other forms of escapism as a way to constantly ignore everyday life. the idea of realism could be foreign to you.

𝐏𝐋𝐔𝐓𝐎

you may go through life transformations regularly. you could change your appearance often, or explore different religions all throughout your life, or your beliefs could change drastically as you get older. you could have strong power over yourself and possibly others - even unkowingly. you could find comfort in traditionally taboo things, espeically the occult and/or horror and things of that nature. in addition to constantly going through transformations, you could have fond memories of the past and have a deep connection to the concept of nostalgia. you could constantly look to the past in order to change who you are in the present or future.

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Regulating emotions w/ Astro

For majority of ppl, it may be hard to regulate ur emotions, but I know this runs really deep for 8H Moon, Scorpio Moon & Moon-Pluto individuals.

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Look to your Moon Placement to see what you should do when ur emotions are out of wack! *This rings true for your North Node as well*

Look Towards the positive aspects for more information and other things you should do.

Avoid doing things that square or oppose ur Moon.

Check Degrees for further details as well.

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I have a 5H Aries Moon at 2°

When my emotions are out of control (moon) I should work on a creative project (5H) alone (aries).

I usually paint, draw or watch a fav childhood cartoon (5H themes)

2°-shows Venusian things that comfort me should be incorporated. Such as soothing scents, music, etc.

I usually drown myself in things that comfort me. I light my fav candle, put on my comfort jacket and play music.

Sextile to my 3H Chiron

Writing or speaking (3H) about what's wrong (chiron) also helps.

I write poetry or on a rare occasion talk to someone about how I feel

Square to 2H Pluto

avoiding self-destructive (pluto) thoughts about myself worth (2H)

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Top 5 placements from my natal chart I hate

Hello again! Today I'm going to do an astrology observation with the similar topic as the previous one. But this observation is going to be about my least favorite placements from my natal chart. There are some natal placements that I'm not happy to have, but here we are. That's just life (and astrology too). Enjoy it!

Jupiter Opposite Neptune - This is possibly the worst natal placement I have and I'd like to not have it or to have more harmonious aspect between those two planets. This aspect can make a highly delusional individual whose imaginations are not tied to the reality. Throughout my life, I've always had to lower my expectations and to stop pursuing some dreams and goals, because my reality has always been too different from what I want to achieve. But regardless, I still somehow believe in my dreams and goals that seem unrealistic.

Retrograde Saturn in the 5th house - When I saw this placement for the first time, it became clear to me why is my life so boring and why do I struggle with self-expression. It makes sense why did I have such a strict upbringing too. When I do anything creative, I take too many pauses and I feel I don't have a consistency when it comes to writing, drawing or any other creative stuff. Saturn is in retrograde motion in my natal chart, so it makes things a little bit harder. I'm trying to be comfortable with myself and to push myself in creative fields these days.

Moon in Virgo - My family and whole environment I grew up with have always been judgmental and controlling, especially my mother. I don't want to demonize her and my family, I just share my true story. I've become scared about what other people think of me to the point I watched every step I take and every word I say, just to not hurt other people or to make people angry. My Moon also forms square aspect with malefices, such as Mars, Saturn and Pluto, forming a T-square. My childhood was pretty chaotic, indeed.

Mars (3rd house ruler) Opposite Saturn - I was always wondering why I lack discipline and why do I have problems with communicating. This placement answered these questions. I've always felt that I don't have much energy and that I get tired too fast. I struggle with deadlines and have a hard time with finishing anything I started on my own. I've always been awkward when talking to people and I'm trying to work on that.

Venus Conjunct Chiron - You already know what Venus is about if you read my first two posts. Chiron is a very popular asteroid in astrology community and it represents our wounds which are hard to heal. With Venus conjuncting Chiron, I have a horrible self-esteem when it comes to my look. Whenever people describe me as beautiful, I can't accept that compliment normally and it seems to me that this person is joking. I've always felt that I was ugly, especially during elementary and high school. I also sense that music heals me and makes me feel better and that's the positive side of this aspect.

Another observation made it to the end. Hope it is resonating for someone who has any of these natal placements. If you want to, you can tell me what do you want me to do next. Have a wonderful day!

Best regards, Paky McGee

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SATURN RETROGRADE FOR THE SIGNS

all you have to do is check your rising sign, happy saturn retrograde!!

aries - any decision that you make regarding your career will reverse, don't believe in any promises that will be made to you by anyone especially in your social circle or by your elder sibling, there will be too much promised but no action will be made, any promise made social circle not good elder sibling.

Taurus- might earn alot of money but won't be able to save any, there might be pressure in job, changes regarding job, offer from previous jobs, unorganised with work due to confusion

Gemini- You will have some issue in bringing up or asking for things to your father especially for money, relationship with your teachers or gurus will get harsh, you might have to deal with construction or renovation of some sort and also will have to make some sort of donation while being stingy of your money, some responsibility regarding your mother will also be fulfilled

Cancer- there will be unexpected expenses, major duty that you will have to perform or do towards your family, mother health might get a bit bad, you will have old people reaching out to you.

Leo- alot of your hidden enemies might br bought to light, you will have people interfering with your business, fights with people and not being able to find a ground for it.

Virgo- huge focus on children and romantic relationships, might not be able to be focused especially on studies or might not get alone time to focus on your own self there might be some issue with education due to this also not being able to meditate

Libra - there might be some sort of break or disturbance in education due to your home life or house, people who live away from their house might have to go back, you might start being affected by your mother's opinion alot, good time for selling property if there have been some disputes earlier, might get back into meditation.

Scorpio- good time for selling property, a chance to go to foreign lands if you've been trying for some time now, disturbance in life due to younger sibling or neighbours

Saggitarius - younger siblings might come back if they are away, money themes with siblings, might have to speak alot in your work which might cause alot fear and anxiousness, alot of efforts will be put in family and finances, useless spending

Capricorn - spending money on yourself, finally start doing things for yourself, wanting everyone's focus to be on you, alot of offers coming

Aquarius- might get lazy or lethargic, overly interested in politics, anxiety problems due to feeling inferior to other people and disturb of sleep due to too much focus on inner fear regarding profession, visa issues clear and money will be invested

Pisces- there will be issue rest and sleep, lot of responsibility will be given to you our of nowhere, some issues regarding older sibling, good long term investment might be good

[first-saturn-return]

[ickle-anthology]

We are currently in the retrograde of Saturn, the planet of karma and life lessons. Truth be told, I’ve had a rollercoaster of emotions and stress invading my life since the last retrograde - it caused me to really doubt the journey I’m on and for a split second, I nearly lost my footing. For someone who values their peace, it took so much out of me trying to navigate through it while also handling it with grace. At times I had to force myself to take a breath, step back and refocus before continuing. I reminded myself that I couldn’t and wouldn’t let this drown me. Ultimately, I think what got me through was finding comfort in knowing that everything happens for a reason and good things come to those that wait. Since adapting that outlook, I have been actively listening to my gut more and waiting patiently for the universe to work its magic. Last week, everything began falling into place and I got my first glimpse at that devine cosmic energy that is surrounding this retrograde. It was in that moment that I was reminded about the law of karma - that it is extremely efficient, if one is extremely patient. Finally I am able to breathe again and it is glorious. Was it all worth it? Without a doubt.

[cleapallea]

Astro observation (Retrograde Planets edition) 

♱Master list

How to find if you have retrograde planets?

Go to astro sites like (___) and (___)

2. There, you can see the simply sign like this: (R) or (Rx)

B. Why do you need to know what retrograde planets you have? 

For self-awareness, dear. Life involves a long life journey and learning. Having retrograde planets makes you powerful, depending on whether you use them in a very good way. It is not exactly as bad, especially if we are going to talk about the relationship between each planet and transit. Being aware of your "weakness" comes with challenges and opportunities for (y)our growth. With that, You will able to see a multifaceted interpretation and perspective especially in life . This is also key to balance your life and correct what is needed to be correct, or at least make it better.

Retrograde Mars Perceived themselves as incompetent, and not strong enough to handle things even that is a small task/s.

Retrograde Venus Think about themselves as being undesirable  and unattractive. They also often feel they don't deserve any kind of relationship, being loved, and to be desired by someone.

Retrograde Mercury Often blame themselves for having inconsistent speech movements whether verbal or not, or have a different vocabulary.   

Retrograde Pluto Afraid to admit  their wrong(they always strive for being right), runs away from their responsibility, and to show they are vulnerable as any human being. Losing identity and freedom is their trauma.

 Retrograde Jupiter Seeing themselves us unlucky person just because of negative events due to their own actions. They often think they don't need to work on something.

 Retrograde Neptune serves as reality check for you. AGAIN, IT IS NOT REALLY BAD AS LIKE WHAT MAJORITY STATED HERE. Having Neptune depends on what signs or planets associated! because you often found yourself hidden, or making some illusions related to that house or zodiac signs. For example neptune in 1st house, you tend to fake your identity just to be accepted by society. More on, it tells you how to break that stigma.

Retrograde Uranus Afraid to show what else they can do and considered themselves as bad at skilling. And they only brings chaos.

Retrograde Saturn In astrology, this is the lord of karma. These people are the lovers of pleasure. They use s°x or ppl to get things and sometimes their body. People who have no control and limitations, wants to why and how; right here as it said doesn't believe in any goods and God. "Their way is only way."

Again, there is no single interpretation what you see right here is based upon my generalized and personalized readings. All rights reserved to @cleapallea

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Retrograde Planets in Vedic/Astro Observations

Accuracy influenced by entire chart. This post does not take into consideration aspects, sign & house placement.

7th H Ruler in Retrograde OR Jupiter in Retro OR Venus in Retro

Often, I see the claim this placement causes delayed or no marriage. However, I have seen it in chart's of people who marry early/suddenly and those who marry late/never marry. In my opinion, this placement shows an abnormal approach to marriage and spouse.

EXAMPLES of abnormal marriage: courtroom marriage/no wedding ceremony, secret marriage/relationship, married very late, married very young, open marriage, spouse is younger, spouse is older, etc.

What is abnormal will vary from person to person. In some societies, living with partner before marriage is not the norm. For others, getting married within a year of meeting is not the norm.

Saturn Retrograde

In some cases, this can prevent Saturn from giving delay in regard to the house it is placed. This is because Saturn direct gives delays, now it is in reverse.

Saturn can progress, this can create a lot of responsibilities. This can feel like a burden. The stress can get to you. The work Saturn is throwing at you may not always be work you desire to do.

Accuracy is dependent on ENTIRE chart.

Jupiter Retrograde

This indicates the husband or you (if you are the husband), can become obsessive and possibly insecure in marriage. This is because in retrograde, the planet can lead to overthinking. You become anxious in regard to the partner.

The partner is likely not even doing anything to cause this anxiety/fear. You simply overthink, some believe this is due to past life karma.

This can indicate having children late. It indicates one will definitely have children too. However, this is one indicator, the entire chart will tell the full story.

This shows someone who is less likely to give up. They can try and try again. In the simplest ways, this can manifest as someone who will try a flavour they know they don't like again just to see if their tastebuds have changed.

These people are constantly changing their mind/adapting, trying new things, going back to reflect/try old things.

This shows one will have a unique relationship with religion and faith. Their faith can be tested, they may sometimes feel unprotected & question their religion. Whether, they subscribe to one specific religion or not, they develop their own morals and beliefs to guide them through life.

Accuracy will depend on ENTIRE chart.

Venus Retrograde

This indicates the wife or you (if you are the wife), can become obsessive and possibly insecure in marriage. This is because in retrograde, the planet can lead to overthinking. You become anxious in regard to the partner.

It is unlikely the partner is doing anything to cause this anxiety. Some believe this is due to past life karma.

Accuracy will depend on ENTIRE chart.

5th House Ruler in Retrograde

It can delay having children or make a person not want children.

If the person does have children, they can have a lot of fear about the child. A person can worry about the child's safety, future, happiness. A person can struggle to be comfortable with their own child.

After the birth of the child, one can become an anxious person. Depending on entire chart, one might unintentionally detach from the child to some degree.

The child and you can have past life karma to deal with in this lifetime.

Accuracy is dependent on the entire chart.

[multidimensionalguidance]

The Power of Retrograde Planets

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There tends to be a very negative or twisted idea of how retrograde planets function in a natal chart or even in transits along with the meaning behind it. Most tend to describe it as if it was debilitating or as if the planet was unable to excel due to this condition, which isn't the case at all.

In Vedic astrology, these planets are described as powerful because they are able to affect not just the house where they are sitting but also the one behind it. You have to imagine it as if the planet is looking back out of curiosity or desire to do so.

Example: Venus rx in the 5th house affects that house AND the 4th house + any planet that sits in there as well. This means that an extra layer of complexity is added on how this planet functions in a chart and the effects that it gives as well.

It is also said, per KRS, that retrograde planets come with a lot karma or pending actions that must be resolved from a previous life. This topics will vary depending on each planet, and also the conjunction it might form.

If Venus is retrograde, then you have unresolved karma with a certain woman or women in general (specially if Mercury is conjunct it). It can also be related to your romantic relationships, regardless if it was a spouse or not. Business partners and contracts as well that could have been left unfinished.

If Mercury is retrograde, you will feel as if most of your karma revolves around your aunts, uncles, and/or friends. There might have been unfinished conversations, things you couldn't say out loud or share with others that are now pushing you to be more outspoken in this lifetime.

If Mars is retrograde, then there's always situations occuring related to your brother/s (specifically the youngest one), husband (if you're interested in men), to your body, or even land. It means that part of your karma is towards those topics, perhaps in a past life you wanted to have an ideal health/body, marry someone in specific, or made a promise towards a brother and didn't get to fulfil it.

If Jupiter is retrograde, then there was an unfinished desire from a previous lifetime. It might also be unfinished business with a mentor, guru, teacher. As simple as randomly feeling like you have to be extra nice, kind, or giving towards those individuals in this lifetime but unsure of the reasoning behind it.

If Saturn is retrograde, then you have unfinished work in regards to your career, profession, elders, or even karma that is from other life times and are completely unrelated to your current life. Perhaps you didn't get the job you truly wanted, didn't have good relations with elders, or any other karma that was left unresolved.

Also, if Sun/Moon are conjunct Rahu/Ketu or any other planet that is retrograde then they might also display pending karma related to the themes of the luminaries.

After having a deeper understanding of the themes in our lives that we have to deal with regardless of how we feel about it, then we understand the ways in which we can resolve anything that holds us back from other lifetimes.

Think about the situations that are related to those planets, and how you have dealt with them in the past and present. Do you feel a sense of completion, neutrality or peace about them? Or are these matters that still confuse, overwhelm, or drain you?

Journal in detail the answer to these questions and consciously make the decision to move differently afterwards. Accept that you will have to deal with certain matters, be more intentional on how you respond to them, and choose the resolutions that bring a sense of calmness.

[illicit-astrology]

Befriending you Saturn!

Befriending your Saturn is your way to liberation and easier life, because it glides you through the limitations and tragedies. How to do so?

Aries Saturn: Master patience

Taurus Saturn: Master financial security

Gemini Saturn: Master unbiased understanding

Cancer Saturn: Master emotional maturity

Leo Saturn: Master confidence

Virgo Saturn: Master the mind

Libra Saturn: Master partnerships

Sagittarius Saturn: Master freedom

Scorpio Saturn: Master depth

Capricorn Saturn: Master responsibility

Aquarius Saturn: Master detachment

Pisces Saturn: Master surrenderring to the divine