Cosmic review periods for reflection, recalibration, and revisiting unfinished business. Retrogrades slow us down to ensure we're on the right path.
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When a planet appears to move backward in the sky (from Earth's perspective), it's called retrograde. While the planet isn't actually reversing, the optical illusion creates a powerful shift in how that planet's energy manifests.
Retrogrades aren't punishments, they're review periods. They ask us to slow down, reflect, and revisit areas of life governed by that planet. What needs to be reconsidered? What requires a second look? What's unfinished?
Each retrograde brings opportunities for reflection and recalibration
March 1 - April 13, 2026
When Venus turns retrograde in Aries/Pisces, the focus of love shifts inward. This is not a time to rush forward, it's a time to review, release, and realign with what truly matters to the heart.
February 27 - March 21, 2026
The first Mercury retrograde of 2026 brings emotional miscommunication and spiritual confusion. Dreams blur with reality, tech issues multiply, and friends misunderstand you.
May 4 - October 13, 2026
The LONGEST retrograde of 2026! Pluto in Aquarius brings deep transformation, shadow work, and power dynamics review. This is a 5+ month journey into your deepest self.
June 29 - November 14, 2026
Saturn retrograde brings a review of your responsibilities, boundaries, and long-term commitments. Time to reassess what structures support your growth.
June 29 - July 23, 2026
Summer Mercury retrograde brings family miscommunication and information overload. Home tech fails, family arguments intensify, and mental overwhelm peaks.
July 8 - December 13, 2026
Neptune retrograde brings spiritual clarity and reveals where you've been deceiving yourself. Dreams clarify, and truth emerges from confusion.
September 6, 2026 - February 4, 2027
Uranus retrograde brings a review of your rebellions, innovations, and sudden changes. Time to recalibrate your path to freedom.
October 25 - November 13, 2026
The most intense Mercury retrograde of 2026 OVERLAPS with Venus Retrograde! Truth bombs drop, secrets spill, and relationship communication breaks down completely.
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