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Retrogrades

In Astronomical terms a retrograde is the seeming backward motion of a planet in relation to the earth (and other planets if one happens to reside elsewhere in our solar system) in its orbit around the Sun. The Moon and Sun, however, never go retrograde.

Astrologically speaking a planet in retrograde is thought to be weak and to have a negative influence on a native�s birth chart. However, other astrologers believe retrograde planets to be a positive influence. Some even believe that a number of retrograde natal planets are an indication of latent genius that manifests in later life.
Although all the planets (except the Sun and Moon) turn retrograde, there are two which can cause some havoc if not acknowledged. Those planets are Mercury and Venus.

Mercury Retrograde

Each Mercury Retrograde, however, is slightly different, depending on the zodiac sign in which it manifests. A Mercury retrograde in Gemini, for instance, will affect you differently than, say, a Mercury retrograde in Scorpio. Additionally, each of us will be affected differently based on the aspects made by the current Mercury retrograde transit to the planets in our particular natal chart.

Mercury, the planet of communication, goes into retrograde three times per year, for approximately three weeks per cycle. During this period anything that Mercury rules can be adversely affected. Mercury rules such things as:

• correspondence: postal service, email, couriers

• communications equipment: radios, telephones, computers

• education: schools, anything to do with classes

• contracts, agreements

• travel, and related vehicles used for travel: planes, bicycles, motorcycles, trains and cars

• the Internet

Generally, a Mercury retrograde is not the best time to initiate anything in any of the following areas:

• signing contracts or making verbal agreements

• buying any kind of communications equipment such as computers, telephones, radios, pagers, etc

• sending any type of important message, emails or letters

• making any kind of important decision

• travel

• placing any type of advertisement

• the undertaking of business deals

• beginning school/classes

However, a Mercury retrograde is perfect for:

• going over old business

• the reviewing and revision of plans

• in-depth self-analytical observations

• letting go of old issues and relationships

Venus Retrograde

As with a Mercury Retrograde, Venus Retrogrades can be quite disruptive. Unlike Mercury Retrogrades, however, Venus Retrogrades are less frequent, occurring once every 18 months and lasting approximately six weeks. Because Venus rules money, values, attractions, tastes and love, you can imagine what kinds of havoc this retrograde can cause. Further, it can be even more devastating, depending on the sign in which it appears.

Venus Transit
Another aspect of a VR � and one that is very rare � is a Venus Transit. When Venus Transits occur, they generally occur in pairs, eight years apart. The last full Venus Transit occurred in December 1874 and December 1882 in the sign of Sagittarius. The most recent first instance of the Venus Transit began on June 8, 2004 through June 30, 2004. The next half of the transit will begin June 6, 2012.

It is also said that Venus Transits always precede great breakthroughs in human consciousness and have played a significant role in the Mayan calendar. It is also believed that this particular transit will be the beginning of the Golden Age - see http://www.experiencefestival.com/a/Venus_Transit_Astrology/id/4326 .

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