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PLANETS IN RETROGRADE Olaf
Skarsholt Obligations, unsatisfied,
re-evaluation, Cancerian, passive, incredulous, sceptical, introspection, indifference, independent,
sympathetic, changeable, meaning of planet plus re- Look at the shape of the
chart without the retrogrades. NO RETROGRADES Required
to expend an enormous physical effort in pursuit of goals, long and rigorous
period of training. ONE RETROGRADE lone wolf,
works alone, achieves alone, neither needs nor desires the participation of
others, fearlessly independent – this may be offensive to those who expect
the other to go half way in the attempt to what are to the one retrograde
intrusive relationships. TWO RETROGRADES (largest
group) This influences that part of the career that depends upon public
acceptance, appreciation, contributes towards an easily acceptable
personality. Materialistic, sociable. THREE RETROGRADES (2nd
most common) Sullen determination to excell,
general mistrust of others which quite undoes the popularity engendered in
the 2 planets retrogrades. Public tends to mistrust the individual. Chess
masters, e.g. have to put in a lot of effort for a length of time, feeling of
having to wati for something or for people. FOUR RETROGRADES Inclines
one to withdraw and seek expression in private, interest in strategy,
structures, philosophy, travelling, constantly on
the move, either physically or mentally. FIVE RETROGRADES This
further extends exercising talents away from the public gaze, demonstrably
capable but tending to express themselves in a more specialized way or field
of endeavour. Tend to be protective and destructive
at the same time – break down in order to rebuild. SIX RETROGRADES
Tend to work for the benefit of society as a whole. Versatile, interest in synthesis,
less effect in terms of the retrograde planets than in terms of those which
are direct, emphasis on direct planets. SEVEN & EIGHT RETROGRADES A lot of energy coming in through the direct
planets. Where there is a
retrograde planet in a house, because the energy is both internalized and
negated to some extent, this can be translated as though it were in the
opposite house, opposite polarity coming out. Retrograde planets tend to
lessen the power of a planet for constructive or beneficial action, passive
rather than active force, victim of circumstance, judgement
about the things ruled by the planet is poor, may not be be
informed or may be misinformed about affairs which the planet rules. To start a project while
a planetary ruler is retrograde is generally costly and should be avoided. If
the significators in question are retrograde one
should be advised to wait before going ahead with a plan. Natally
a direct planet has regular external channels. Retrogrades have internal
channels, needs to be dealt with internally before it is expressed. MERCURY RETROGRADE at birth to 21 at most – taking energy from
another source which you later translate into your own energy. Emphasis on
childhood conditioning. Think twice before you speak. This affects the whole
chart, misunderstood for foolish reasons, a scepticism
all of its own. If in Cardinal or Fixed signs, rapid memory
recall. Transits of Mercury Retrograde review old contracts,
new ones made then will need to be altered later. Where Mercury is retrograde
by transit if things are not accomplished during the first retrograde period,
then these will resurface at the 2nd retrograde or the next one 4 months
later. As in a stroke victim
where part of the brain is defused and the rest of the brain takes over and
recovers the function, the energy of the retrograde planet is taken over by
other planets and translated into a different form. Retrogrades
keep keeping the energy within, e.g. re-cording, second hand voice for
communication. VENUS RETROGRADE Ill
feelings long covered will come to the surface. Ventures begun under such a
load of animosity will usually be misguided. MARS RETROGRADE
explosions, hold their temper for a long time before the explosion, go into an
occupation where one can express hostilities without direct confrontation
with the other person. Shy until sure. Perfectionist. Nothing is accomplished
during a transiting Mars Retrograde. It is a good time not to buy a car –
accident prone, engine failures. Marriages planned to occur with Mars
retrograde should be postponed. During this time the old astrologers said
that ‘a man should not have sexual intercourse for the first time with a
woman he loves’ as the affair will end badly in mutual hatred or serious
injury to one or both. Not a good time for starting a law suit, or a new job
– your best efforts will not please your new boss. Avoid long and dangerous
journeys, avoid hiring new employees, avoid moving to a new house, avoid contracts. During a Mars retrograde transit the
aggressor will be defeated. e.g. Arab vs In 1933 Mars was
retrograde 21 January – 12 April. Hitler came to power 30 January. Instigator
tried to conquer all of JUPITER RETROGRADE Natally this involves re-evaluation of Jupiter attitudes
at some time, opportunities come second time around. Renewed efforts,
reconciliation of old prospects. During a Jupiter transit in retrograde one
should not try to increase power and popularity. This period promises much
but delivers little but disappointment. SATURN RETROGRADE delay,
loss, self discipline rather than disciplined by others, interest in cycles,
timing, astrology, dislike of giving yes/no answers. May seem aloof, requires
time for consideration. More serious internally than may be shown externally. URANUS RETROGRADE Design,
can re-design something already invented. Doesn’t automatically seek to be
non-conformist in the way that might be expected, being able to be
independent of the unconventional. Associated with groups of people with freedom
seeking impulses. Consciously decides whether or not to be identified with
the group, seek freedom from the ‘freedom seekers’ but not within an
organization. NEPTUNE RETROGRADE PLUTO RETROGRADE
Re-integration, re-organization. Strategists. All armed forces general in
W.W.2 had Pluto retrograde. When Uranus, Neptune and
Pluto are retrograde by transit their power to do subtle undercover damage is
increased but harm done may not come into the open until they turn direct. At
the time of a retrograde things are internalized |
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