

On June 26, 2020, Venus ended its retrograde phase, and by July 13 th Mercury returns direct. On that day at 12:32 am Eastern Standard Time, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, and Pluto were all retrograde.
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As a professional astrologer, I often hear people say that they “have heard” they should not travel or sign legal documents or make decisions during Mercury retrograde. Mercury retrograde is famous enough to be part of the common lexicon, with a rather unfortunate reputation. Understanding Retrograde Motion in Astrology.

Simply, retrograde motion creates “re” interpretation for the planets and asteroids: review, retraction, renegotiation, renewal, reconsideration, and so on. Since astrology applies meaning to and interprets meaning from the various bodies in the solar system, a planet or asteroid in a retrograde phase means something different than when the planet or asteroid is moving in direct motion. Mercury famously retrogrades up to three times every year. Because of our view from the earth, all planets and asteroids demonstrate retrograde motion at some point throughout the year. If we were to view the solar system’s movement from the Sun, there would be no retrograde motion to observe.

This phenomenon occurs astronomically because we view the solar system’s movements from the earth. Since the faster object is passing the slower object and observing it, the slower object will “appear” to be moving backward and retrograding. Retrograde motion occurs when a faster object, going in the same direction as a slower object, passes the slower object and is observed by the faster object. Retrograde Motion – What it Is Astronomically and What it Means Astrologically This article considers the meaning of the many retrogrades of 2020. During 2020, there will be periods when a high number of points will be retrograde. So, it is rare when no points are retrograde, or four or more points are retrograde. On average one to three points are retrograde at any given time. Retrograde motion is a normal part of the ebb and flow of energy related to the movement of planets and asteroids in astrology.
