We’ve already covered the basic meaning when Outer Planets retrograde, with Chiron in Part 1. Here in Part 2, we’ll be talking about the social planets, Saturn and Jupiter. They are considered social because its energy shows how we ‘function’ in the context of a bigger environment. Within society and ‘outside’ of us.
What does retrograde mean?
Retrograde means the planet appears to be moving backwards, when it’s really just how that particular planet is orbiting when viewed from Earth. The effect this has on us will be either of these or a combination.
1. There will be a delay in the expression of that planet, in the sign/house it’s in. Delay of plans, delay of results.
2. There will be an inward expression or reflection of that planet in our lives.
3. There will be a different way in how the planet expresses itself. Not according to societal norms.
Saturn Retrograde
OCCURRENCE AND DURATION
Retrogrades once every year, for around 4.5 months.
SATURN’S MEANING
Saturn is about boundaries, lessons, restrictions, structures, karma.
SATURN RETROGRADE IN BIRTH CHART
Own teacher, inner discipline. Always feels one could have done more, achieved more. In Evolutionary Astrology, may show a soul that came here to challenge societal constructs.
SATURN RETROGRADE TRANSIT
Enhances effects of Saturn, more boundaries and restrictions to review one’s current state in life, to reflect on how to progress further on a practical note.
Jupiter Retrograde
OCCURRENCE AND DURATION
Retrogrades every 9 months, for around 4 months.
JUPITER’S MEANING
Jupiter is about abundance, wisdom, knowledge. The great benefic.
JUPITER RETROGRADE IN BIRTH CHART
Values purpose. Full of wisdom. More aware of what they are and what they are not.
JUPITER RETROGRADE TRANSIT
To look at the big picture, deep questioning of life, going within to seek out certain truths. Gain new perspectives, discover strengths within and align to greater purpose.
These are just the basic interpretations of how retrogrades will show up. For more information, especially of these social planets, find out what house and sign you have it in and if it’s making any aspects. We’ll touch on the personal planets in part 3.
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