posted February 08, 2005 08:20 AM              

Hmmm... i have a few retrograde planets.. not sure yet what thats gonna mean for me.

Merc retro in Scorp ( 7th)
Mars retro in Aries ( 12th)
Saturn retro in Cancer ( 2nd)
True node retro in Sag ( 8th)

I have big time exams round the corner.. sure hope all this retro wont be bad. Hmmmm... ( ponders away... )

Peace & Love

posted February 10, 2005 01:08 PM              

I can find nothing anywhere on the consequences of this - that is, most stuff that I read says that it only goes retro or mentions nothing of its direction.

posted June 20, 2005 12:19 AM              

Retrograde planets in a birth chart indicate that the planetary energy is "held back" somehow during the person's development. The common reaction for the person is to therefore spend MORE time on developing those "held back" planetary energies, so retrograde planets are sometimes interpreted as indicating "strong energy" in a birth chart.

A person with no retrogrades in their chart has nothing holding back their birth chart energies so they may find it easy and simple to do the things they want to do. This will often result in their energy being evenly balanced, with all the planetary energies equally emphasized in their chart.

From the backwards side,

posted June 20, 2005 04:03 PM              

Mercury in Capricorn / 5th house
Mars in Leo / 12th house
Jupiter in Cancer / 11th house
Saturn in Virgo / 1st house
Chiron in Taurus / 9th house

posted July 22, 2005 05:25 AM              

... and, based on the chart from astro.com, my North Node in Scorpio/12th, is direct also.

posted July 22, 2005 10:29 PM              

Me retrograde planets are:

Jupiter Aquarius 16°37'47 03/4
Jupiter is technically near the end of house 3 and is interpreted in house 4.

Saturn Scorpio 22°29'22 01

Uranus Sagittarius 15°28'31 01

posted September 21, 2005 01:16 PM            

I have only recently tried to understand Retro's. It seems like there is great debate on this subject. Astrodienst listed them but did not include them as part of the interpretation.
Also, looking through this thread- venus retro is not listed.-talked about a little
I have a great need to inquire on this as I have :
Venus Virgo 7th house Retro
Saturn- Aries 2nd house retro

posted September 25, 2005 04:38 AM              

(equal house system)
Saturn/Scorpio/12th House
Pluto/Libra/12th House

Otherwise in Placidus,
Saturn/Scorpio/11th
Pluto/Libra/11th

posted October 03, 2005 08:36 PM              

I'm really interested in what Chiron retrograde might mean. I know Chiron in general represents the wounded healer. My Chiron and Moon are closely conjunct each other & they are the only planets in the bottom of my chart, quite far from all the others. I sometimes think my Moon would be so lonely if it weren't for Chiron.

posted February 22, 2006 09:22 PM            

Retrogrades and Reincarnation

When you a see an "R" beside a planetary position it means that the planet is in retrograde or backward motion. Planets always move forward, but due to different orbital distances and speeds a planet will sometimes be overtaken, and appear to slow down, stop, and go backwards.

Only the Sun, Moon, and Earth(Ascendant) do not have a retrograde motion.

In Astrology, retrogrades are Piscean in nature signifying a turning inward, a loss of power, karma, or negative tendencies brought over from a past life. The planet that is retrograde and the sign or house it is in, and its relationship to the other planets(aspects) will all describe the nature of this loss or weakness in your life.

On average, most people have two or three retrograde planets, signifying past lessons that have not been learned or resolved. Some people, however, can have as many as five or six(heavy karma), and others none at all(clean slate). Below are the planets and what they signify when when retrograde.

Mercury retrograde: in past lives you have spoken or written carelessly or in a negative manner(especially if Mercury is badly placed or aspected) and in this life you are paying for it by being shy, quiet, or fearful of speaking up for yourself. Others may talk down on you or criticize you for no apparent reason.

Venus retrograde: in past lives you have been too selfish or indulgent(especially if Venus is badly placed or aspected) and now you must give more of yourself and exercise restraint if you are to be successful in your dealings with others.

Mars retrograde: in past lives you were too aggressive or impatient with others(especially if Mars is badly placed or aspected) and now you feel helpless to defend yourself or initiate anything.

Jupiter retrograde: in past lives you abused your wealth and influence and compromised your morals by indulging in liquor and sex and gambling(especially if Jupiter is badly placed or aspected). In this life, you must become more ethical and disciplined if you are not to repeat your mistakes and further debase yourself.

Saturn retrograde: in past lives you were very mean, cold, heartless, and stingy, thinking only of your status, wealth, and power or control over others(especially if Saturn is badly placed or aspected). In this life you have no ambition or power, or find it very difficult to maintain, and may now be at the mercy of others.

Uranus retrograde: in past lives you were a rebel, revolutionary, or scientist who caused a lot of mayhem(especially if Uranus is badly placed or aspected). In this lifetime, you may be tempted to repeat your rabble rousing but it will backfire and make you the victim instead. Whatever you do, you must be totally honest and humane, otherwise you will invite trouble.

Neptune retrograde: in past lives you were very deceptive and immoral attracting scandal and persecution(especially if Neptune is badly placed or aspected). You lied and cheated and refused to face reality, and may have even committed suicide, and in this lifetime it is very easy for you to fall into the same traps unless you exercise discipline and faith.