Many people wonder what it is the meaning of retrograde planets; and how they affect our lives and in particular on each zodiac sign, so we are going to first explain when a planet is considered to be retrograde. This retrograde position occurs when when observing the planets from Earth, it seems that they are going backwards, and that is literally what happens in our lives; things seem to go backwards or at least to stagnate, presenting a series of obstacles that slow down the process that is being carried out.
Therefore, when we are in the presence of retrograde planets, situations become more complicated, but this does not mean that they cannot be achieved, it is only necessary to redouble efforts. However, pessimistic and negative people generally associate this with failure, with obstacles that can never be overcome, but those who are positive and optimistic take it as obstacles that can be overcome, that represent challenges that leave significant learning, that it strengthens the character and prepares them to assume the commitments and opportunities that the universe provides them.
Thus, once the true meaning of the retrograde planets has been clarified, we must be clear that there are effects that are attenuated or minimized depending on the sign through which these planets are transiting. Therefore, it is important to know a little more about the planets that will be retrograde for the year 2019 and the areas of our lives that they will impact. Next, we will explain each of these cases:
Mercury retrograde: When this planet is retrograde, it usually impacts communications and everything that has to do with intelligent systems, travel and public presentations, leading to the generation of conflicts, discussions, fights, controversies and misunderstandings very often.
Venus retrograde: The retrograde position of Venus often affects family, couple and social relationships, presenting trivial and insignificant discussions for any situation, as well as indecisions that can complicate the projects that you have in mind to carry out.
Mars retrograde: when this planet is retrograde, conflicts tend to escalate; people become more intolerant, aggressive, violent and with sudden mood swings; losing patience easily, which generates tense and stressful environments.
Jupiter retrograde: If you are carrying out new projects, you need to invest and take advantage of opportunities, do not do it when Jupiter is retrograde, since it delays everything that has to do with new opportunities and economic income.
Saturn retrograde: This sign in retrograde position increases pessimism, especially in those people who are pessimistic by nature, which in turn tends to cause feelings of guilt, and increase their greed and negativity. So, if you meet people like that, stay away from them, at least while you keep that pessimism high, which complicates situations so much.
Uranus retrograde: When Uranus is retrograde, it produces confusion, dispersion, lack of attention and/or concentration, which does not allow processes to be carried out properly, thereby increasing obstacles in the form of complicated situations that they seem unable to resolve. It is also associated with the debauchery that some people can reach.
Neptune retrograde: When Neptune is retrograde, be very careful, because it can create confusion between realities and desires, unrealizable fantasies, encourages emotional decision-making, and increases the tendency to escapism and addictions; which generates serious family, work and social situations that in turn generate all kinds of conflicts.
Pluto retrograde: When Pluto is retrograde, fear of death and illness tends to increase, with a very pessimistic view of life, which in turn influences the emotional, mental and physical health of individuals.
Remember that the above depends on the sign that the retrograde planet is going through, since the effects of Mercury in Gemini, for example, are not the same as in Cancer or Leo or another zodiac sign.
Now, it is important to know the dates when these planets will be retrograde for the year 2019, in order to take care of ourselves from this type of influences on our behaviors, we present the corresponding dates:
March 5 to March 26: Mercury retrograde in Pisces
July 9 to July 30: Mercury retrograde in Leo and Cancer
November 1 to November 18: Mercury retrograde in Scorpio
April 10-August 11: Jupiter retrograde in Scorpio
April 30 to September 18: Saturn retrograde in Capricorn
On the other hand, in the year 2019 the so-called slow planets will be retrograde on the following dates:
August 7, 2018 to January 06, 2019: Uranus retrograde in Taurus and Aries
August 12, 2019 – January 1, 2020 Uranus retrograde in Taurus
June 21 to November 27: Neptune retrograde in Pisces
April 24 to October 3: Pluto retrograde in Capricorn
Therefore, you must be aware of the aforementioned dates to know what aspects of your life should be taken care of, since, if you are aware of it, there will be more opportunity to correct and learn from situations.