No, Mercury isn’t going into retrograde just yet. However, this past week, three planets went into retrograde, making it four planets that are in retrograde. Intense, isn't it? As you should know now, retrogrades aren’t necessarily a bad thing. They cause life to slow down forcibly so you can take the time to reflect, release, reconnect and renew. So which planets are in retrograde? It started when Pluto went retrograde on April 25th and will stay in retrograde until October 4th, 2020. Last week, Saturn, Venus and Jupiter went retrograde as well, making it four planets that are in retrograde. Don’t worry, Mercury won’t be spinning backwards until June 18th. It’s only fair that we know what we’re up against, and how to use the retrograde energy to our advantage. Below, I will go through how each planet and how their retrograde affects your life in the next upcoming weeks.
Pluto Retrograde (April 25-October 4)
Pluto goes into retrograde every year for about five to six months. Pluto rules over transformation, both on a physical and mental level. It is the planet of not only of transformation, but of rebirth, and restoration. As Pluto retrogrades in Capricorn, we are being called to reflect on making changes and transforming. Expect a lot of situations and relationships that are no longer serving you to be highlighted during this time as anything harmful and out of alignment will be released. During this time you are being called to remove and release painful resentments. In the next couple months will be a time for society as a whole, along with businesses and governments need to change. With the world dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, take this time to reflect on what new perspectives and changes you wish to see happen in all areas of your life.
Saturn Retrograde (May 11-September 29)
Every year for about 140 days, Saturn goes into retrograde. Saturn dominions over karma, structure, discipline, boundaries and long-term planning. Expect to be reflecting and answering questions on your past decisions, as well as thinking about your current and future ones. Find creative ways to practice discipline in areas of your life that may be lacking structure, as well as focusing on unfinished personal business. Take time to make sure you are slowing down and reflecting on important matters such as the relationships and the roles we play in our every day lives.
Venus Retrograde (May 13-June 25)
About every two years, the lovely planet Venus moves into retrograde, and for the next six weeks the planet ruling love, money and beauty. Our relationships with others and ourselves will be under review, as well as our relations with money. Now is not the time to jump into new relationships, act impulsively with money and also to act cautiously if exes start sniffing around. Take this time to reflect and review, work on relationships and balancing energies.
Jupiter Retrograde (May 14-September 12)
Just a day after Venus began to spin backwards, Jupiter joined the retrograde club. In the four months that Jupiter is retrograding, it will give us time to seek out knowledge and expand our minds. Expect to have more luck and abundance coming your way, as well as deepening your knowledge and learning valuable spiritual lessons.
Buckle up folks, because retrograde season is bound to have us feeling the effects of the four planets moving backwards. Remember retrogrades aren't necessarily a bad thing. Take this time to reflect, review, reassess. Set goals, heal, overcome challenges and work on personal growth. Most importantly, do your research and see where these planets are placed in your natal chart. Are you ready for these retrogrades? Comment below!