Astrological Happenings Right Now
/PLANETS IN RETROGRADE: MEANINGS & MORE
By Laura Michelle Powers: Celebrity Psychic, Author, and host of Healing Powers Podcast
Planetary retrogrades can be a wonderful time for slowing down and realigning ourselves. Right now we have 6 retrograde planets! Here are simple insights to help you navigate with more peace and ease.
MERCURY RETROGRADE 2022
When: September 9-October 2, 2022
December 29, 2022-January 18, 2023
We are on the third Mercury retrograde of the year, and it’s the fastest moving retrograde and also intense compared to the other. It’s not something to fear. In fact, it's also a good time to remain organized, and be mindful of your communication, and time and care with communicating, contracts, travel, and anything involving tech. It is a great time to declutter and organize.
PLUTO RETROGRADE 2022
When: April 29-October 28, 2022
Pluto retrogrades normally last between five and six months. Pluto is sometimes overlooked due to its size, but it's fierce in terms of astrology. Pluto is a brutal master - as the planet of regeneration, death, and rebirth many things can shift and be released for us during its retrograde cycle. There’s nothing to fear in Pluto retrograde, this should be a time for people to make changes professionally that are more in alignment with their goals.
SATURN RETROGRADE 2022
When: June 4-October 23, 2022
Saturn stations retrograde once every year, spending one-third of the year retrograde. Saturn is known for its cold, and sometimes serious and harsh influence. Saturn retrograde 2022 wants you to see and achieve your best, most authentic life. There might be a some obstacles and pains along the way as this can be a difficult energy to deal with. Saturn retrograde is a great time to refocus on your priorities. Are you spending your time and energy on what’s important to you?
NEPTUNE RETROGRADE 2022
When: June 28-December 4, 2022
Neptune stations retrograde only once a year, spending nearly half of the year, and normally last between five to six months.
Neptune is a planet of feminine energy. Neptune retrogrades act as a reality check for the cosmos to help you align yourself with love, creativity, and spirituality. You will gain a deeper understanding of any illusions you have that are holding you back. You will see things with more clarity during Neptune retrogrades.
JUPITER RETROGRADE 2022
When: July 28-November 23, 2022
Jupiter enters retrograde phase approximately every nine months, and for a period of approximately four months at a time. Jupiter's retrograde often bring detours and chances for course corrections in the area it is transiting.
When Jupiter goes retrograde it is marked as a time for introspection, diving deep, spiritual growth, and shifts. Focusing on the big picture, your life purpose and making course corrections as necessary is a great thing to do during these retrograde periods.
URANUS RETROGRADE 2022
When: August 25, 2022-January 1, 2023
Uranus is linked to surprises, innovation, revolution, and liberation. Uranus retrograde will make you stronger and tougher to handle whatever it may bring you. It makes things a bit clearer as opposed to when it's moving direct. Uranus will try to create a more expansive vision for you, though it’s not a comfortable journey. You'll come back more empowered with potential change and surprises moving forward.
MARS RETROGRADE 2022
When: October 30, 2022-January 1, 2023
Mars is the planet of energy, action, and sexual desire. Mars rules your drive and energy and it’s hard to function at your best during its retrograde. It has the tendency to make you feel slow. When Mars is in retrograde we may instead find ourselves in turmoil, frustrated by the lack of forward movement. Plans that are started during Mars retrograde May fizzle out, our motivation may shift, passionate love affairs go flat etc. It’s a good time not to make major commitments.
Sources:
Astrology.com - Mars Retrograde
Kathryn Hocking - Jupiter Retrograde
My Imperfect Life - What Planet is in Retrograde