Retrogrades dont have to suck: how to use planetary retrogrades for good
Retrograde.A trigger word if ever there was one.
Retrogrades are notorious for causing drama, confusion, delays, and stagnation relative to themes associated with the planet in question.But it ain’t all bad.
The word retrograde comes from the Latin retrogradus, meaning “to walk backward.” And while planets do not technically move in reverse, they decelerate to the point that they appear to move backward from our vantage here on Earth.Metaphorically speaking, retrogrades are an invitation for us to walk it back.
On that stroll we are likely to reckon with projects, people, and unsutured wounds from the past that are in deep need of resolution.Retrograde periods are excellent times to REVIEW, REFLECT, REDO, REVISE, REINVEST, AND REVISIT.If a verb has the prefix “re-” before it, a retrograde is likely the perfect time to do it.In comparison, retrograde periods aren’t ideal for starting new things; they’re more suited for reassessing your previous progress, plans, or relationships and fine-tuning or purging them entirely.
Yes, during a retrograde, you may receive an unwelcome text from an ex or even sense that something is “breaking down” or losing speed.Remember that the universe is not a malevolent force, and the planets move at varying speeds and degrees to bring about necessary change and purposeful progress.
Retrogrades are the best times to release control, surrender, and observe how the universe is shifting around you.When the planets slow down, we go in, focusing on the internal, i.e., the reactions and actions we can control versus everything and everyone we can’t.Retrogrades can be triggering but we need them as they encourage us to slow down, breathe deep, and change course.
As creatures of habit living in a solar patriarchy that demands speed and rewards production, our punishing pacing can cause us to miss beautiful experiences, relationships, and opportunities.Retrogrades offer a second chance.
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