Natal and Transit retrograde planets
Mercury: communication, thoughts, thought process, how we process information, style of speaking, intelligence
Mercury rx: During a Mercury rx we experience a lot of difficulty with communication, expressing our thoughts, making a lot of typing mistakes, not being able to finish our assignments with school/work. A lot of misunderstandings occur during this retrograde because of how this planet travels the other way, making it hard to express all of the occuring thoughts in our heads. A lot of delays, postponing. Not being able to sleep a lot, insomnia, the nervous system will be working a lot, lots of nervous energy, especially because we canât communicate the way we are used to. Frustrations, scattered energy, confusion.
Natal Mercury rx: I think with Natal rx, during a rx we do feel the changed energy but we are used to it, because we are born under one. So here, not much is changed. Lots of nervous energy, insomnia, over-thinking. Not being able to focus much, even though the brain is filled with different ideas. With that nervous energy comes awkwardness. They might have more difficulty expressing their thoughts on paper, but also they get very nervous when they are supposed to speak but it is easier for them. Afraid of public speaking, but they are blessed with a unique sense of humor.
Mars: determination, aggression, passion, desire, fighting spirit, anger, assertion
Mars rx: When Mars is in rx, people really reflect on projects they havenât finished yet, but the new ones are left behind. They really reflect on their actions, recklessness, learn a lesson or two about what happened during an argument. Bottled up energy and emotions, irritability, frustration. Depending on peopleâs placements, some of them especially Mars dominants cannot function properly during this, they are rather sleepy. Dealing with a lot of obstacles, restlessness, delays, and just letting the flow go and see what happens.
Natal Mars rx: These individuals might have had/are having problems with aggression and assertion in a way of expressing themselves and standing up for what they believe in, strongly, they prefer avoiding any kind of conflicts and confrontations. But they are blessed with more patience and ability to work calmly on their projects without jumping to new ones. Also these individuals are not very competitve.
Venus: creativity, art, aesthetics, friendships/partnerships, love, romance, fashion
Venus rx: This retrograde really helps us reflect on our real feelings about love relationships, especially if we are in a relationship. The past will visit during this rx, so any repressed emotions, deceptions will come to light. This really tests relationships, not just romantic ones, friendship bonds as well. Lots of partners from the past come back, to test us, tempt us, so we can learn and reflect on our past and grasp any new lessons we missed. Exploring your artistic ways more, if in a positive place indulgence pays a visit too, we might be a bit careful there, in what we indulge. Any projects of creativity, arts, fashion, aesthetics are really successful during this timing. We reflect a lot on any bonds in our lifes and our lifestyles.
Natal Venus rx: These individuals are very comfortable with themselves and always worry about their lifestyle, keep their appearance in check. They mature very nicely, but first they may have suffered insecurities, frustration, they might even have been shy when developing themselves as people and maturing. They are also very picky and careful about their choices in partners and friends, their standards are high. Very respected because of that. They have a unique style, more like classical beauties, timeless, sensual style. Their approach to relationships and romance is always serious, they have very intense emotions and feelings. These individuals may always be afraid of being abandondend, of loss and being rejected.
Saturn: ambition, critics, self-destruction, self-criticism, authority, discipline, karma, rules, limits
Saturn rx: When this rx occurs, we are really reflecting on our actions from the past, because we feel the karma. It depends on how we did in the past if we receive good or bad Karma, but Saturn is always there to pass the judgement. We can also reflect on our insecurities, what limits us, our self-critical nature, take something from that and learn. Everyone is being judged rightfully during this retrograde, a lot of changes come. Our over-thinking and negative habits can also stop there or continue, it depends on us. Lots of people quit bad habits during this rx. Some people depending on their placements might have problems with authorities and not have a problem expressing it. But of course since karma plays a part it always gets what it deserves, the authorities that is.
Natal Saturn rx: These are people who are never pleased with their success, so they over-work themselves, they work extra hard. They might have nerves get the better of them when following orders,rules,restrictions. These are people with high standards and well-oriented ones. People who are authorities or follow authorities. These are people who carry the burden of a lot of guilt, of a lot of blaming themselves, over-thinking, insecurities, which they need to work on in life. I think they work on this during a Saturn rx especially.
Jupiter: luck, how we find/create that luck, expansion, philosophy, higher knowledge, freedom, joy, spirituality
Jupiter rx: This is a time where we all mature in the fields we lack. There might be a lot of recklessness because that maturing needs to be done there and then. This is a period of self-reflection, a lot of spirituality, soul searching. We realize a lot of things about belief systems, about finding our own place. Lots of social and political issues are challenged during this period, because people grow and expand which means they open their eyes and slowly awaken during this period. This is also a period of seeking the truth, revelation of a lot of hidden stuff that were in front of our eyes, research.
Natal Jupiter rx: These are individuals who will be put through a lot challenges with bonds, with people, so they can learn, re-search and grow/expand. Individuals who have unique and different, unconventional belief systems and opinions. They are very opinionated and might not accept someoneâs teachings, rather they would set their own path, find their own truth. People who always have a different perspective.
Neptune: spirituality, dreams, symbols, delusion, fantasy, imagination, creativity, intuition
Neptune rx: During this retrograde we all see the reality. Reality slaps us, because weâve been under an illusion for so many things, false hopes and deception. This retrograde clears the clouds above our heads. Neptune is connected to dreams, so some individuals with specific placements/aspects may experience very vivid dreams with symbolism and messages. We will learn a lot about what was hiding or trying to get away with something from us.
Natal Neptune rx: These are people who feel a lot fear, and that fear leads to denial and delusion. This needs a lot working on, because they are pretty talented people with pychic abilities and strong intuition, even vivid dreams with symbolism and messages. They are in denial because they are afraid they will not be accepted from people, and that they might scare them off with their gifts and talents. They really need to work hard on this. These individuals are very much awakened and might even play dumb so they can hide their spirituality awareness. Very creative and compassionate, also empathic.
Uranus: rebellion, unconventional things/belifs/opinions, humanitarian work, futuristic thinking pattern, technology, society, eccentric ways, uniqueness
Uranus rx: During this period, technology goes crazy and hectic, lots of things are revealed online, or we just have problems with making it work. Lots of societal and political issues come to the surface, some are in fear of how fast they are put under the light. A lot of reflection of personalities, what we lack we focus on and what others lack they focus on that. Lots of rebellion for right causes, which people feared before this retrograde, people are following their strong intuition now which leads them to doing things right or just to raise a voice.
Natal Uranus rx: These are individuals who prefer hiding their unique abilities, their unique talents and ways of expression. These people have very unconventional views and perspectives that might weird out some because they are 10 steps ahead. These are people who might be afraid of change and bursting with their eccentricity. Because of this fear and denial, their energy usually bottles up and they might explode and express that through any kind of rebelling. They might dislike the workings of technology and new technology coming our way.
Pluto: secrets, mysteries, puzzles, investigation, obsession, taboo, hidden things, transformation, intense feelings, rebirth
Pluto rx: During this retrograde we really reflect on hidden parts of ourselves, or parts we wanted to hide. We grow from them, accept them, deal with our fears. From this transformation is born which opens the way for renewal, re-birth and new beginnings carrying the understanding of all our previous investigations. We also deal with our pain, with the source of it, we let go of toxic relationships and toxic people, who were holding us down. With that re-birth and new beginnings we gain our personal power back.
Natal Pluto rx: Because theyâve been victims to manipulation and deception through their lives, they become so cautious around people. Even suspicious they become, being very alert, analyzing, following their intuition until they are sure they can trust someone. They associate with less people during their life. Very good at solving problems and putting the pieces together, but still have the fear of revealing their secrets and hidden parts, because they do not want them being used against them. These people have a difficulty letting go of people, of memories, of things because they still have intense feelings and once they attach themselves it is hard to let go.