Retrogrades are rough, but you can learn more about Mercury retrograde here, and about all the current retrogrades here.
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People love to complain about and blame all their problems on retrogrades—and 2018 was the year of retrogrades!
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Mercury retrogrades also exist to teach us a lesson, one that isn't too far from what we're meant to learn during Venus' retrogrades.
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Neptune retrogrades once a year for a full 150 days, compared to Mercury, which retrogrades for just three weeks, three times a year.
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You made it through a year that, among its whopping total of 10 planetary retrogrades, featured three Mercury retrogrades that all took place in fire signs.
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Since Mercury retrogrades are the most common (and, arguably, the most annoying) planetary backspins we're subjected to, we tend to assume all other retrogrades similarly spell disaster.
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As I'm sure you know, Mercury retrogrades are super annoying.
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How do you stay grounded during a planetary storm of retrogrades?
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For what it's worth, Venus retrogrades don't have to be difficult.
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Of course, nothing is certain when it comes to planetary retrogrades.
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Mercury retrogrades are annoying, but they also give us another chance!
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Mercury retrogrades back into Leo today, and you'll be tired as hell.
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Retrogrades are, as we all already know, thanks to the Internet, annoying.
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Retrogrades are a time to slow down, review, and revise your work.
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I have been extra careful about signing contracts, using technology, and retrogrades.
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We've made it through two eclipses and seen retrogrades begin and end.
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In 2018, all of these retrogrades take place in your emotional houses.
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Retrogrades can stall things, but they aren't the Darth Vader of astrology.
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Well, at least Jupiter, Uranus, and Pluto retrogrades are fine by us.
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On Tuesday, Mercury plunges into its first of four retrogrades this year.
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The other retrogrades we're currently working with are Jupiter, Saturn, and Pluto.
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Retrogrades are frustrating, but in the end, they always bring more clarity.
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Mercury retrogrades back into Aries on April 20, again highlighting relationship issues.
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Venus retrogrades are intense, and you're going to need time to think.
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Retrogrades show us things we've already seen, but in a new light.
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Because, believe it or not, retrogrades don't solely occur to drive us nuts.
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Jupiter retrogrades allow us more room for error than we would have normally.
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During, say, Mercury retrogrades, we tend to get punished for innocent slip-ups.
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Retrogrades have a way of urging us to focus on our inner lives.
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Keep in mind that each sign will affect the Mercury retrogrades differently, too.
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Mercury retrogrades back into Cancer, finding you rethinking issues concerning home and family.
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Pluto retrogrades encourage us to reflect on sources of control in our lives.
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Mercury retrogrades have a terrible reputation: They're known for bringing miscommunications and delays.
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This is especially exciting after 2018, a year of back-to-back retrogrades.
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You can learn more about it, and the other retrogrades, by clicking here.
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Retrogrades are all about redoing and reconsidering, but they are also about relaxing.
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Finally, that long and brutal summer of retrogrades and eclipses is behind us!
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Things hit a wall when retrogrades end, as astrologer Anne Ortelee has said.
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Because they're slow moving planets, their retrogrades are not as disruptive as faster planets like Mercury's, and the most potent moments to watch for will be at the very start and end of their retrogrades (what astrologers call the station).
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Mars retrogrades are said to prompt an uptick in accidents, conflicts, and destructive decisions.
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Mercury, your planetary ruler of health and work, will undergo three retrogrades this year.
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We'll be sad to see it go, but we won't miss all its retrogrades.
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Mercury retrogrades into Cancer on Sunday, putting you in touch with your innermost thoughts.
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So expect all the latest on full moons, trines, and those pesky, pesky retrogrades.
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Speaking of pacing: 22 felt so slow due to its back-to-back retrogrades.
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Again, retrogrades are all about revising, so a renegotiation could be on the table.
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Because your life is a confusing mess to begin with, retrogrades don't scare you!
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This is a nice change after 221, a year of back-to-back retrogrades.
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The past you're processing: This season's retrogrades are putting your mind in overdrive, Capricorn!
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This Tuesday, August 30, messenger Mercury dips into his third of four retrogrades of 2016.
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Mercury retrogrades often find us running into people from the past, so watch out, Leo!
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Mercury retrogrades throw our logistical lives out of whack and cause massive amounts of chaos.
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Don't worry, this summer of retrogrades is soon over: Mars goes direct on August 27!
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The energy shifts on April 2, when Venus retrogrades back into fellow Water sign Pisces.
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I keep tabs on upcoming retrogrades, just in case I need to adjust my plans.
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Retrogrades can feel like a drag, but they can bring important, healthy and happy changes.
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But 2019 is full speed ahead, with no retrogrades as we enter the new year!
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Leo season is behind us, sadly, but so are those retrogrades and eclipses, thank goddess!
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Five retrogrades will make May an interesting month, but you're not afraid of anything, Aries.
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The two main retrogrades you'll work with this month are Mars retrograde and Mercury retrograde.
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It has become something of an astrological boogeyman, overshadowing the effects of other planetary retrogrades.
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Jupiter ends and Uranus begins their retrogrades, and you're ready to take on new adventures.
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Mercury retrogrades back into Leo today, stirring up some friend drama you may have forgotten about.
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With so many retrogrades this summer, it's time to take stock and review, not plow forward.
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Schaim adds that Mercury and Venus retrogrades aren't great to see in a wedding's chart, either.
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Mercury retrogrades are associated with the past, and the full moon wills us to clean house.
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You totally don't mind retrogrades, Scorpio, because they let you stir up issues from the past.
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Lots of change in direction is coming this month, thanks to the retrogrades, but you'll adapt.
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Mercury retrogrades are a drag, but they're good for helping us examine ourselves and our circumstances!
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Mars retrogrades are times to put down arms, take a break from battle, and review strategy.
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When a planet retrogrades, that means that, from Earth, it appears to move backwards in the sky.
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However, it does have its own drama in the form of three retrogrades: Mars, Pluto, and Mercury.
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This isn't the time to be spontaneous, even though you're feeling impulsive during this unpredictable Mercury retrogrades.
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On January 4, Mercury retrogrades right back into Fire sign Sagittarius—after having been retrograde in Capricorn.
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And if you're worried about misunderstandings, you should know that there are three Mercury retrogrades this year.
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As the planet of wisdom, it's no wonder that Jupiter's retrogrades are often viewed as learning opportunities.
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People get freaked out by retrogrades, but you know how to make the best of any situation.
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The heavens are busy this week, stargazers, with a double-whammy of retrogrades and a new moon.
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Venus retrogrades are intense for everyone, but especially for you, Libra, since Venus is your ruling planet.
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And, like in most retrogrades, watch out for people from your past, who you may run into.
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Mercury retrogrades back into Leo, stirring up old romances and encouraging you to pick up forgotten creative projects.
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Mercury retrogrades back into Aries on April 20, again illuminating issues around your day job and daily habits.
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On an emotional level, expect to rethink your beliefs—your philosophy on life—while Mercury retrogrades in Sagittarius.
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Now that August has arrived, we're in the home stretch of summer 2018, aka the summer of retrogrades.
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Of course, planetary retrogrades of any sort are, to an extent, only as bad as we make them.
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Venus rules love, money, beauty and style, peace and harmony—and these themes will intensify as Venus retrogrades.
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Four (yep, four) retrogrades are on the horizon and, needless to say, we're feeling a bit flustered already.
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Mercury retrogrades back into Aries on April 20, again stirring up issues around popularity and your professional goals.
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Retrogrades are great for reflecting and reworking; however, it can get old—it's time to cover new ground.
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More conversations will take place around worth and value when Mercury retrogrades back into Aries on April 20.
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Life as you know it will be very different once this summer of retrogrades and eclipses is over.
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Also, watch out for people from your past reappearing—retrogrades love it when we run into an ex!
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Retrogrades are exhausting, and with the usually energetic Mars trudging backward through your sign, Sagittarius, you're feeling off.
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The new year finds Mars in Aries and things will pick up after 2018, the year of retrogrades.
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Mercury retrogrades back into Sagittarius on January 4, recalling themes you were working with in early December 2016.
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Take extra care to think before you speak when Mercury retrogrades back into your sign on April 20!
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What really makes this summer's retrogrades feel intense is that they're compounded by the arrival of eclipse season.
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This summer, retrogrades are asking us to look to our pasts while eclipses lead us toward our future.
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The past you're processing: This summer's retrogrades will have you reflecting on past debts and intimate relationships, Gemini.
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If you aren't familiar with retrogrades, they're periods of time when a planet appears to be moving in reverse.
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That said, there's a chance past Neptune retrogrades have flown by because you didn't know what to look for.
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This planet's retrogrades like to shoot our thoughts into the clouds, making practical, rational reasoning harder to come by.
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Ahead, find out when all the new moons, full moons, eclipses, retrogrades, and Zodiac seasons will occur in 2019.
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This is a normal amount of Mercury retrogrades for a single year, but they all share something very special.
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Beyond her communication style, this baby girl might experience future Mercury retrogrades very differently from the rest of us.
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When April started, the Astrotwins made one thing perfectly clear: We are in for a world of retrogrades, stargazers.
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Because you are ruled by Mercury, these retrogrades can be especially upsetting for you; however, that needn't be so.
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You know the drill: Mercury retrogrades are crappy for starting anything new but wonderful for wrapping up old projects.
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Venus retrogrades can put us in a nostalgic mood, which may lead some to reach out to old flames.
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Venus retrogrades back into Water sign Pisces, the sign opposite from you on the zodiac wheel, on April 2.
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The Venus and Mercury retrogrades want you to pause and reflect—two words you're not very well acquainted with.
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Use all the retrogrades this month to take a step back at life and look at the big picture.
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And while everyone will notice retrogrades, some people could experience stronger effects than others, depending on their birth charts.
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Whenever retrogrades begin or end, the planetary motion slows, and all things associated with that planet take pause too.
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It might feel weird, but it's all part of the process of this heavy summer of retrogrades and eclipses.
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The past you're processing: This summer's retrogrades will be intense for you, Scorpio—but when aren't you about intensity?
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Lots of retrogrades are coming up this month (three, to be exact: Mars, Pluto, and your ruling planet Mercury).
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Although Mercury retrogrades happen with clockwork regularity, they can still feel like a punch in the gut when they arrive.
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Mercury retrogrades back into Leo today, stirring up old relationship issues and finding you running into people from your past.
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On Tuesday, communication planet Mercury ends its retrograde at 13:22 PM, wrapping up the year of seemingly endless retrogrades!
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Think, if you can, all the way back to last June, when the summer of retrogrades kicked off in earnest.
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Whether you buy into the idea of planetary retrogrades or not, finding anything to blame sure can be a relief.
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Between all the planetary retrogrades and multiple eclipses, we had our hands full dealing with celestially inspired chaos and changes.
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Mercury, the planet of the mind, retrogrades back into Scorpio today, stirring up past conversations about your career and reputation.
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Chief among these do-gooder retrogrades is Jupiter's — and we're set to feel its effects starting next Monday, February 6.
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While these two retrogrades overlap, be extra, extra careful with the plans you make in your relationship or dating life.
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Challenges — especially retrogrades — give us "a refreshing pause to review and revamp" what's going on in our lives, she says.
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Yes, Mercury retrogrades means there may be delays and confusion, but this is a brilliant time to manifest your fantasies.
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Mercury retrogrades bring communication issues, and during this retrograde, you'll wonder what is being said or done behind your back.
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The past you're processing: This summer's retrogrades will have you re-strategizing your creative process and approach to dating, Libra.
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Mercury retrogrades back into Leo, stirring up some issues around finances or security that you weren't able to deal with previously.
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One of the biggest features of April is the three retrogrades that begin during the second half: Mars, Pluto, and Mercury!
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Mercury and Mars wrap up their retrogrades this month: How will you fare in the middle of all this cosmic movement?
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Viewed from this angle, planetary retrogrades are just regularly scheduled lessons we have to learn in order to make personal progress.
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It might not feel like it, but we're slowly digging ourselves out of the avalanche of retrogrades from this summer, stargazers.
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Take a break as Mercury retrogrades into Cancer, your house of isolation on Sunday, practically begging you to take a vacation!
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Anyway, let's talk about retrogrades: Pluto is retrograde in Capricorn, encouraging you transform your relationship to health and your well being.
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Retrogrades have a tendency of bringing the past to the present, so watch out for running into people from bygone days.
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Your relationships are growing and your brilliant inner voice is calling for attention as Jupiter ends and Uranus begins their retrogrades.
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Mercury retrogrades back into your sign today, Leo, pushing you to rethink how you communicate and to reconsider some of your opinions.
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Because you're ruled by Mercury, these retrogrades hit you harder than everyone else (expect for Gemini, who is also ruled by Mercury).
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The trick to getting through any retrograde is to move slowly and deliberately — and this summer of retrogrades galore is no exception.
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To put our current celestial state in a wider context, all three Mercury retrogrades this year will take place in fire signs.
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He's hitting three retrogrades on the following dates: March 83 to 28, July 7 to 31, and October 31 to November 20.
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While Mercury retrograde brings delays and miscommunication, Mars retrogrades bring anger and struggle—and the fear that things will never move forward.
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After this summer of retrogrades and eclipses, it was only a matter of time before you'd have to dive into deeper issues.
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The retrogrades begin rolling in during the second half of the month, the first of which is Mars retrograde on April 17.
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Giving us a chance to slow down and reflect—retrogrades are all about the "re-" words: rethink, renegotiate, redo, and so on.
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In astrology, Mercury rules communication, technology, and travel, so when it retrogrades, prepare for these areas to get a little messed up.
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Mercury retrogrades back into Fire sign Aries at 1:37 PM—it's time to rethink the impulsive choices you made in March.
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You're a perfectionist, Virgo, so once you do something, it rarely needs to be redone, and oftentimes retrogrades can feel like do-overs.
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Complicating things with traffic jams and miscommunications is Mercury retrograde—Mercury is your ruling planet, so these retrogrades are especially annoying for you.
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Once Mercury retrogrades back into your house of dating, bringing old friends and dates into your inbox, you'll know what the truth is!
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This is true for all Mercury retrogrades but especially this one, since it's in Virgo, which rules the relationship sector of your chart.
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Venus retrogrades back into fellow Water sign Pisces today, encouraging you to reflect on your spiritual beliefs and your ability to take risks.
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Retrogrades give us a chance to reconsider our choices, but you're a perfectionist, Virgo, so you usually get things right the first time.
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Before Mercury retrogrades back into Scorpio on Saturday, it will reach a critical point, rehashing conversations you had at the beginning of November.
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Sexy Venus reenters smoldering Scorpio on December 2 after an autumn of retrogrades, bringing you friendship and opportunities to network and build community.
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You can read more about what all these retrogrades generally mean here, but let's examine how Mars and Mercury will affect you, Aquarius.
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The past you're processing: This summer's retrogrades will find you reflecting on your friendships, reconnecting with family, and processing memories from early childhood.
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Mercury retrogrades are famous for bringing delays and miscommunication—they're known as bad times to sign contracts, travel, or buy electronics or expensive items.
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As Jupiter retrogrades in Libra, reflect on how you can find closure around the issues in your life that are blowing out of proportion.
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Leo-based retrogrades in particular may place our egos, reputations, and pride in the crosshairs, with misunderstandings and back-handed comments acting as ammo.
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Already we've dealt with at least four short-lived retrogrades, but we're also in the midst of Venus backspin until the middle of November.
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Mercury retrogrades into Cancer on Friday, where it will retrace its watery points from the end of June, around June 26 to be exact.
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Just keep reading your trusty horoscope, courtesy of the Astrotwins, to stay up to date on any planetary shifts (or, heaven forbid, any retrogrades).
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Sure, Cancer's planet is the Moon, and that never retrogrades either; however, we're talking about you here and how glorious and dependable you are.
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The two retrogrades you'll really work with this month are Mercury retrograde in Taurus and Mars retrograde in Sagittarius (and Scorpio later this month).
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On an emotional level, Venus retrogrades push us to reconsider issues surrounding worth and value (specifically, what we value and our own self-worth).
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That said, erotic can make you neurotic this month, as your ruling planet Mars retrogrades through Scorpio and your seduction zone until the 29th.
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Venus retrogrades into Pisces on April 19, which will put a huge focus on rethinking communication and how you express your needs and desires.
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Messenger planet Mercury retrogrades back into Aries as well, so expect your schedule to become hectic or unpredictable throughout the rest of the month.
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Try to spend time around exciting people or read up on exciting things— but expect miscommunications or delays, as Mercury retrogrades into Aries today.
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Retrogrades find us looking to the past, but the eclipses beg us to accept change and not get stuck—it's a lot to handle!
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Mercury retrogrades back into Aries on April 20, clearing up some old miscommunications but bringing you new puzzles to solve and riddles to answer.
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Make no mistake: The basics of astrology can help us anticipate any wins (the monthly full moon) or losses (Mercury retrogrades) in the immediate future.
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This past summer was one packed with retrogrades that Broadly astrologer Annabel Gat says made us feel heated yet impotent, or horny with no outlet.
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As with all Mercury retrogrades, save important purchases for another time and watch out for miscommunications and delays, especially when you're traveling or signing contracts.
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From marbled nails to modern half moons, there's nail art inspiration for every star sign — plus sage advice for dealing with October's wacky retrogrades — ahead.
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In other words, Saturn retrogrades arrive to teach us the value of reviewing (and, if needed, completely revising) our work before signing off on it.
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All retrogrades are a time to rest and review—to take a break and work on issues that we've let languish on the back-burner.
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As we all know by now, thanks to Mercury's amazing PR, retrogrades are horrible, and being that Mars rules war, this retrograde was especially intense.
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With 2018 jam-packed with retrogrades, you were revisiting the past, which caused you to fall into your worst spiral: feeling stuck and absolutely immobile.
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The energy shifts when Mercury retrogrades back into Aries on April 20, stirring up issues around your sex life as well as around financial issues.
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Geminis and Virgos are also likely to feel Mercury retrogrades more intensely than other signs, since it's their planetary ruler that's all out of whack!
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Mercury retrograde in Taurus and Mars retrograde in Sagittarius (and then, later this month, Scorpio) will be the two retrogrades you notice most this month.
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The past you're processing: This summer's retrogrades will have you re-considering your approach to relationships—especially in the context of responsibility and power dynamics.
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Rather, this might be the explanation you've been looking for if you're a Gemini and you feel like you can't do anything right during Mercury retrogrades.
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Your Sun-Drenched Summer HoroscopeAstrologer Bryanna Brown tells us what to expect from the retrogrades and whopping three eclipses that await us in the summer months.
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Eclipses bring new information to light, and Mercury retrogrades dig up information from the past, so expect to learn a whole lot early this month, Cancer!
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Keeping track of all the retrogrades this month has felt like trying to herd cats — Venus, Saturn, Mercury, and Pluto were all retrograde at some point.
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This year found you especially frustrated by having to go back and correct so many errors, what with the back-to-back planetary retrogrades of 2018!
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Mercury retrogrades in different zodiac signs — sometimes two in the same retrograde — depending on where the planet is in the sky at that time of year.
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Mercury retrogrades back into Aries today, and Pluto begins a retrograde of its own; the vibe is intense, and things might feel up in the air.
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Read your horoscope below to find out more: The past you're processing: This summer's retrogrades will have you re-examining many things in your life, Cancer.
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Venus doesn't stay in Aries for long; it retrogrades back into Water sign Pisces on April 2, stirring up issues around finances and about self-worth.
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Of course, these forces don't come to our attention as often as, say, communication, so the effects of Pluto's retrogrades are definitely subtler than those of Mercury's.
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When retrogrades end, it can feel like a great weight is being lifted from our shoulders — that might make the burden of your taxes easier to bear.
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Retrogrades can be a drag, but they're important times in which to reflect and review, so use this one wisely before Venus goes direct on April 15.
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After the summer of retrogrades we survived in 2018, having two of our personal planets stay direct for all of 2019 will feel like a celestial vacation.
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If there's one retrograde that's defined this summer of retrogrades, it's the backspin that the red planet of anger, action, and altercation, entered back on June 26.
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These signs are not afraid to make their presences known — and their flair for the dramatic will only amplify the drama that tends to accompany Mercury retrogrades.
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Mercury retrogrades (three-week periods when the planet of communication appears to be moving backward) are notorious for throwing our social and professional lives into complete chaos.
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As frustrating as communication might be during retrogrades, an important climax in a conversation that's been brewing arrives with the full moon in Taurus on November 12.
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Mercury retrogrades have a bad reputation—Mercury rules communication and commerce, so this is a bad time to make commitments, sign contracts, make important purchases, or travel.
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Lots of review will begin to go down this month thanks to the retrogrades, but you'll also have plenty of time to enjoy company and be present.
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Retrogrades are all about reviewing the past—and early this month, your focus is on past decisions you made impulsively (think back to March of this year).
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Mercury retrogrades out of your sign and reenters Aries today, activating very psychic sector of your chart, so expect to feel very sensitive to other people's vibes.
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You don't need to repeat history—retrogrades can be frustrating, but they're also opportunities to revisit issues and work with them in a new way, to heal them.
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These retrogrades ask that you look at the big picture, consider your reputation, and continue to explore your options—all while slowing down and reconsidering where you've been.
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However, the truth isn't always what it seems, and Mercury—which begins November 16, the same day Venus retrogrades ends—will find us reviewing what we've been told.
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As Mercury retrogrades through these two signs, "We may vacillate from hot and cold emotions as well as uncertainty about what to bring in our lives," Stardust says.
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Mercury retrogrades are poor times for communication, so don't have any conversations that you're hoping will bring you riches—this is also a bad time to sign contracts.
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The past you're processing: This summer's retrogrades will reconnect you with your inner voice and ask you to consider the ways you've disconnected from it in the past.
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The past you're processing: This summer's retrogrades will find you re-considering your old beliefs and the ways you've been an innovator to create your own work schedule.
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With so many planets hitting their backspins at once, it can feel like your hands are tied and all you can do is wait for the retrogrades to end.
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Between the lunar eclipse and full moon on Friday and the ongoing onslaught of retrogrades, we could forgive you for not keeping close tabs on Mars' movements this week.
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Sure, some certainly have the potential wreak havoc on our lives, but not all retrogrades are created equal — and neither are their influences on the signs of the Zodiac.
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This summer's timing is all out of wack due to the retrogrades (which are pulling us to the past) and the eclipses (which are bringing us brand new circumstances).
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Read your horoscope to see how April will effect you: April is way smoother than March was (despite the Mars, Pluto, and Mercury retrogrades coming up later this month)!
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You can read more about how to navigate this summer's many retrogrades and eclipses here, and head over to Annabel's podcast to learn more about Mars retrograde in Capricorn.
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Unfortunately, our current Mars retrograde (which began on June 26) could make us even more sensitive to the types of foot-in-mouth interactions that Mercury retrogrades tend to prompt.
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And, this won't make your horoscope any more exciting, but it's these subtler phases and gradual transits that make the retrogrades, full moons, and Saturn returns all the more momentous.
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Even if all the planetary retrogrades of this summer have you convinced otherwise, the planets really do have some good (and, yes, plenty of bad, too) to offer us earthlings.
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Unlike Mercury retrograde, which can have a jarring effect on our everyday routines, Venus' retrogrades drift into our lives with greater subtlety, aiming for our hearts rather than our schedules.
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As Mercury retrogrades back into Cancer, you're going to be hearing the truth about your job, schedule, or health—things that matter to you on a day-to-day basis.
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By May 20, the shadow period will end, and you'll be in the clear — that is, until August 12, when Mercury will enter its third of four retrogrades this year.
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As a sign that's always looking to the future, how will you deal with the Mars, Pluto, and Mercury retrogrades that are coming up at the end of the month?
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Since Mercury is the closest planet to the sun—which represents our ego and core self—its dreaded retrogrades are the most frequent, occurring three or four times a year.
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Taurus season is all about your career goals and popularity, but, again, because of the retrogrades, you're rethinking what your goals are and what direction you want to go in.
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She explains that Mercury retrogrades like to penalize us for doing any formal decision-making or contract-signing during them, and that they make us more prone to accidents and mistakes.
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Whereas this summer's retrogrades left us feeling impotent and wondering whether we deserve good things, this fall's make us feel on top of the world—to the point of near-recklessness.
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Overall, these retrogrades will have the potential to affect the areas we are the most passionate about, according to astrologer Susan Miller — and thus they may spark more conflict than usual.
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We're still feeling the effects of a few retrogrades that started months ago — and yet another will arrive in early October, just in time to mess with, say, your homecoming plans.
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Until Venus re-enters Libra on November 2, your public success is influenced by people in your community that you've long forgotten about, as retrogrades tend to dredge up the past.
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But in truth, retrogrades — which happen when a planet passes the Earth in its orbit and appears to be moving backwards from our vantage point — can be a blessing in disguise.
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As for feeling in the dark—yes, many changes are taking place this summer due to the eclipses and retrogrades, and no, you're not going to be able to "plan" everything.
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Mercury not only rules communication and the mind; it also rules technology, language, transportation, and commerce, which is why we blame those pesky retrogrades for disastrous commutes, misunderstandings, and broken devices.
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The two retrogrades that will stick out this month are Mercury retrograde in luxurious Earth sign Taurus, and Mars retrograde, which begins in Sagittarius and will reenter Scorpio on May 27.
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The past you're processing: This summer's retrogrades will have you reflecting on the ways you've shot yourself in the foot in the past and how you've limited your own social life.
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Tragedy, madness, and death, all in service to a cause that will be forgotten, cast into history's perdition like Pontius Pilate or the Roman retrogrades who presided over the Death of Socrates.
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After the long and testing Mars and Venus retrogrades, our regularly scheduled Mercury retrograde seemed like nothing, but finally, this seemingly endless period of bloopers is about to be well behind us.
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Remember to avoid any impromptu trips during 2019's Mercury retrogrades, which will occur on the following dates: March 5 to 28, July 7 to 31, and October 31 to November 20.
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For those of you who only associate retrogrades with ruined plans and awkward miscommunications, we entreat you to embrace Jupiter retrograde — this just might be the "pause" button you've been looking for.
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The Sun is in fellow Fire sign Leo, sending lucky vibes your way, Sagittarius, but will that be enough to keep you moving through this stressful month, filled with retrogrades and eclipses?
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People get freaked out by retrogrades, but, Sag, I know you'll be able to make the best of these astrological transits—it's in your nature to find a way to have fun!
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"Retrogrades are a time for the three Rs: Review, Reflect, and Reassess, while Mercury governs your attitudes, communication and friendships," astrologer Jessica Lanyadoo, author of Astrology For Real Relationships, previously told Refinery29.
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Intriguing conversations about power take place as Mercury connects with Pluto; you can expect these discussions to continue and be considered from many angles as Mercury retrogrades in the next few weeks.
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Mercury is the planet of the mind, and as it retrogrades in philosophical Sagittarius, it's best for you to slow down, rest, hold off on important conversations, and take time to reflect.
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The past you're processing: This summer's retrogrades will ask you to consider the ways you take action—what does "conquering" mean to you, and have you been a bully in the past?
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While some retrogrades may seem like nothing but bad news, each one offers us an opportunity to grow and learn something new about ourselves — once we're done complaining about the retrograde, that is.
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Retrogrades are just review periods, so Pluto will be bringing back stories from late December 2017 and January 2018 to ask if you can wield your power with more efficiency this time around.
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We're feeling more confident as we learn from the major retrogrades and eclipses from earlier in the season, but something could still feel off, as Mars remains out of bounds until September 24.
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Speaking of the rest of us, read on to find out how your sign tends to fare during Venus retrogrades — and let us know how you're coping with the backspin in the comments.
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As I'm sure you know, Capricorn, Mercury retrogrades suck: Don't sign any contracts, make any commitments, buy electronics, or travel—there will be a ton of miscommunications and delays going down this month.
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Venus retrogrades find us reflecting on love, money, beauty, and our values—and while Venus typically has a smooth, easy energy around working with these themes, during a retrograde, Venus is all business.
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Mercury retrogrades back into Aries on April 20, activating the sector of your chart that rules friendship and community, as well as your hopes and dreams—it's time to rethink these issues, Gemini!
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But before the retrogrades hit, we have some planets changing signs, so let's start there: On April 5, sexy Venus enters fierce Aries, lighting up a very intimate and intense sector of your chart.
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Neptune, the planet of illusion, began its retrograde in creative and empathetic Pisces on June 18—you might remember that this past summer was astrologically hectic and intense, thanks to multiple retrogrades and eclipses.
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Leslie McGuirk, astrologer and author of The Power Of Mercury, previously told Refinery29 that people born during Mercury retrogrades are specially suited to not only survive but thrive during these otherwise signal-scrambling periods.
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You've been working so hard at your goals, Leo, and things are really beginning to pay off, even though I know it will feel like things are going so slowly, due to the retrogrades.
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We all know Mercury retrogrades are annoying: Don't sign contracts or plan major purchases (especially electronics or travel), expect delays and miscommunication; however, Mercury retrograde does have an important function: to help you reflect.
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Planets that are very far from the sun spend a big chunk of the year retrograding, so this period isn't something to be alarmed about—however, the days that the retrogrades begin are significant.
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According to astrologer Annie Heese's ephemeris (aka her table of future planetary activity), summer 2018 will see seven planetary retrogrades in total, although the most planets that will be retrograde at one time is six.
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Given the current state of the planets — four are already retrograde and two more will join them in backspins of their own in the coming weeks — you'll forgive us for having retrogrades on the brain.
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In other words, this is about as forgiving as retrogrades get, and if you've been in a professional rut or have been struggling to make a tough decision, you'll want to take full advantage of it.
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Leos usually rise above any drama in their lives with ease, but they may struggle to do so during Mercury retrogrades — astrologer Leslie McGuirk told Refinery29 as much back in March, when Mercury was retrograde in Aries.
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After all, everyone deals with retrogrades differently — some of us even thrive during them — and you shouldn't sweat these regular planetary events until you put them into the context of your everyday life and your astrological identity.
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Let's look at our current retrogrades, as well as Mercury's retrograde, which is coming up later this week: Mercury (April 28 through May 22): If you've ever been on the internet, you know what Mercury retrograde is.
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If it was during those to retrogrades, see how your feelings change and grow between now and the end of the post-retrograde shadow period, which ends on May 18 for Venus and May 21 for Mercury.
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Say you've been waiting to tell someone how you feel — or maybe you've been putting off a major conversation with your S.O. — Venus retrogrades have a way of nudging us to take initiative in matters of the heart.
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Special opportunities to figure out what's going on in those maddeningly mushy feelings of yours come during the unfairly dreaded Mercury retrogrades, which this year will occur from March to April, July to August, and November to December.
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When Mercury retrogrades back into your sign, expect to run into people from your past and to spend a great deal of time rethinking the ideas you have had about yourself—are you still who you thought you were?
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And, between the series of eclipses and utter barrage of retrogrades we endured this year, we're willing to bet that more than a few of you felt particularly seen by your horoscope in this year of wild astrological activity.
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Saturn RetrogradeFrequency: Once a yearLength: 140 daysThe planet of discipline, tradition, and long-term progress is fittingly known for its tough retrogrades — periods that often urge us to address undesirable yet necessary tasks and obligations that we've been putting off.
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Since one of most important parts of sex is to keeping your lines of communication open, Watch out for mixed messages during Mercury retrogrades from March 5th to the 28th, July 7th to the 31st, and October 31st to November 20th.
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If you aren't totally comfortable or the timing doesn't feel right, don't force the issue, but know that you can put changes in motion if you want to (though we suggest you keep in mind the four retrogrades happening this month).
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I'm giving you all the necessary Mercury retrograde warnings, but Aquarius, there is some good news: After a long autumn of retrogrades, Venus will reenter Scorpio on December 2 to bring blessings to this same public sector of your chart.
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But don't be dismayed by all of these retrogrades—or how long they last—as this happens every year, and actually presents a terrific opportunity to consider the changes in our lives and whether we're headed in the right direction.
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The vibe this summer has been all about double-checking and revising, thanks to the countless retrogrades this season, but Mars retrograde has finally ended, and with the planet in Capricorn, Mars is bulldozing over everything to get its way.
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Mercury retrogrades back into Aries today, stirring things up in the financial sector of your chart—double-check that you're sending money to the right person the next time you do a transfer and keep an eye on your wallet.
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On December 313, sweet Venus reenters sexy Scorpio after a long autumn of retrogrades, bringing up some deep, philosophical conversations in your partnerships—but remember that Mercury will still be retrograde at this time, so we need extra time to think things through.
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No one is like you, Scorpio; be gentle with yourself as Venus retrogrades in your sign, and use the energy to dive deeply into what your wants and desires are; not figuring out how you can be better or more desirable to others.
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Unlike Mercury, Jupiter and Uranus are slow-moving planets, so their retrogrades don't totally upend our schedules—however, you'll feel a shift in communication as Jupiter changes direction, and you'll notice a change in your personal life as Uranus begins it's retrograde.
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According to astrologer Jamie King's blog, Astrology King, Neptune retrogrades can make us more aware of our inner fears and anxieties, so we might have to conquer feelings of self-doubt, guilt, or disillusionment if we want to get anything done during this backspin.
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Venus is retrograde in Aries at the start of the month, making all these themes around health and work feel even more intense than they usually would, but the energy switches up almost immediately: Venus retrogrades back into fellow Water sign Pisces on April 2.
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Many changes come this month—not only because of the retrogrades, but also because planets are changing signs: Uranus reenters Aries on November 6, Jupiter enters Sagittarius on November 2, Mars enters Pisces on November 15, and of course, Sagittarius season begins on November 22.
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All Mercury retrogrades annoy you, Aquarius, but the one at the start of this month is in impulsive fire sign Aries, rolling backward through the sector of your chart that rules your mind and your communication, thus really putting you in a shitty mood.
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Because Mercury is retrograde, and retrogrades are all about revisiting the past, you may run into someone (or a group of people) that you previously missed out on connecting with, or that you haven't have the chance to spend time with in a while.
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Career-related projects that have been flailing around from June 26 to August 27 are now back on the working table until October 10, moving forward at full speed with more strength and wisdom from all of the revisions you've been doing during the retrogrades.
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The Aquarius Moon is illuminating the fun and romance sector of your chart, but intense vibes will flow today: Power planet Pluto begins its retrograde today, creating an intense energy at home, and Mercury retrogrades into Aries, stirring up communication issues in your relationships.
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Ahead, we've rounded up the dates for all the full moons, new moons, eclipses, seasons, and retrogrades you need to know to stay on top of your 2018 plans (from a cosmic perspective, anyway — these reminders won't help you remember the next company meeting or your anniversary).
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By the way, Mercury retrogrades are not an ideal time to sign contracts, make agreements, or basically do anything important; however, they are fantastic times to work on old projects and reconnect with old friends (I expect you'll run into a lot of past acquaintances this month!).
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Let's see what April has in store for you: You'll feel a shift in energy on April 2 when Venus retrogrades back into emotional and psychic Water sign Pisces, activating the sector of your chart that rules your home and family and stirring up some very personal issues.
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Because of your genius, Aquarius, I know you'll find a way to work well with the slew of retrogrades this month: Power planet Pluto is retrograde in Capricorn, fucking with your sleep schedule, getting you deeper in touch with your psychic abilities, and encouraging you to explore your subconscious.
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Where those who were born while Mercury was direct might dread the social missteps and logistical hiccups that usually accompany retrogrades, retrograde babies (and, presumably, Khloé's child) can proceed with business as usual, because they were born in the midst of this chaotic energy and it's therefore part of them.
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Dreams and visions and your social life are all good (actually... those are all things your sign rules, so you're totally in your element), but the real work of the retrograde will revolve around the shifts in your career or reputation that take place when Mars retrogrades in Water sign Scorpio.
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Surprises roll in this evening as the Moon meets wildcard Uranus at 8:33 PM, but a more serious atmosphere arrives as the Moon connects with Saturn at 10:07 PM. Change is in the air, but there's also a grounded vibe to anchor us during this tumultuous season of eclipses and retrogrades.
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So, in the same way that Chicago may grow up to be an all-business Capricorn and Stormi is on track to become, well, an Aquarius, Khloé's baby has the potential to be a uniquely unstoppable Aries, one with the innate ability to prance her way through even the most brutal Mercury retrogrades.
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Being that that's the case, the retrogrades that are coming up at the end of this month (Mars, Pluto, and Mercury) probably won't annoy you as much as they annoy other people; any chance you get to review yourself, your life, your thoughts, and your feelings is totally fine in your eyes.
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The planet of responsibility, Saturn, ends its retrograde on Wednesday, September 18, at exactly 4:47 AM. Since it's an outer planet, Saturn's retrograde isn't as noticeable as Mercury's, but whenever planets begin or end their retrogrades ("station" in astrology speak), that is when their themes or messages are relayed most loudly.
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Retrogrades are not great times to make commitments, sign contracts, travel, or make important purchases due to miscommunications and delays; however, you may find that this is an absolutely wonderful time to reconnect with old friends and lovers (you will likely run into a few), and work on projects you previously had to put on the back burner.
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You can learn more about what this all means here, but let's take a look specifically at how these retrogrades will influence you, my flawless Virgo reader: Mercury is retrograde in fellow Earth sign Taurus until May 22, and it's highlighting the sector of your chart that rules expansion of your mind, whether that be through travel, spirituality, or school.
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Important changes come early in 2019—and while 2018 felt so slow due to those pesky back-to-back retrogrades, that's not the case this year: Uranus ends its retrograde on January 6, pushing forward innovation in many areas of your life, but especially at home (changes within your family, or even literal changes to your home via renovations, are moving forward).
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Soon (well, not so soon: on May 27) Mars will retrograde back into Scorpio, which will find you sorting out angry feelings that you've long repressed (think back to late February and early March—plenty of issues from that time period will come back up again when Mars re-enters Scorpio), but, Sag, you have a few other retrogrades to worry about.
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