What retrograde planets mean and how they affect personality, according to astrology

The planets have been the subject of contemplation since ancient times, but not all of them are visible from Earth.

The Sun, Moon (considered planets by astrology), Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn are the closest and those that were in the sights of early astronomers.

After the Copernican revolution, Uranus was included. They all are movebut not all with the same curvature or velocity as the Moon and the Sun.

Seen from certain places on Earth, there is a time when the planets they seem to move “backwards”that is, in the opposite direction to the usual one.

The Sun and Moon move from East to West; The other five normally move from West to East and that movement occasionally seems to reverse, i.e. a retrograde planet.

It’s a matter of point observation from Earth.

The place Univision explains it with a comparison: we travel on a train at a certain speed. Another train runs in the same direction, at a slower speed. From the first train it seems that the other is moving backwards.

In this sense if Mars is in Sagittarius but enters retrogradewill move into Scorpio, which is the previous sign.

How do retrograde planets affect them?

A planet in a sign He is a facilitator for the development of potential of that sign.

But if it is retrograde, will hinder the development of our businesses and turn potential trends against us.

For some it is a obstacle; others experience it as a challenge this will strengthen our character, an energy that we should know how to use.

Everything is fine sign can answer in a certain sense different to a retrograde planet, according to its general characteristics.

For example, before a Mercury retrograde Cancer natives do not respond the same way as Aries or Sagittarius natives.

But in general terms the following is observed effects of retrograde planets:

Mercury retrograde. It affects communications and relationships, travel and public appearances. Misunderstandings prevail. We can “miss the train”.

Venus retrograde. It impacts family and social relationships in general. There are moments of indecision, conflicts and discussions. Blurred relationships.

Mars retrograde. Mars, god of war, becomes aggressive and everything is a cause for struggle. Patience is running out. We become dominant and confrontational.

Jupiter retrograde. The facilitator of economic issues rebels and manifests itself in our behavior through greed, economic crises and the loss of good opportunities. Everything takes a little longer to arrive.

Saturn retrograde. We become negative, pessimistic, we become defensive, especially if we tend to have a nihilistic and negative vision of life.

Uranus retrograde. We lose focus, we lack direction, we will be confused, it will be difficult for us to concentrate and complete our tasks. A certain debauchery can be expressed.

Neptune retrograde. Confusion between fantasy and reality. Difficulty realizing desires, emotional decisions and practical goals. Everything becomes imprecise. Need to escape, be careful not to find a false exit in addictions.

Pluto retrograde. Inner disorder, fear of contracting a disease and fear of dying. Pessimism. We see that our economy is in decline and job difficulties appear.

Finally, after a slowdown of the cosmos, the planets they resume their journey usual.