Moonstone Tarot

The planets and the way that they dance around in the sky has an affect on the collective energy that we experience here on Earth. It is valuable to note which zodiac each planet is sitting in as time goes on. The planets are constantly transiting and shifting and there are many things to learn about these dynamics. A good place to start is to learn more about retrogrades.

A planet is in retrograde when it changes direction or speed giving us the illusion on Earth that the planet is moving backwards, which is not actually the case. If we on Earth were represented by a fast moving train, the planets will be a car driving past. Before we get closer to the moving car it will be moving ahead of us but since the train is faster once we reach and surpass the car it will appear the car is moving backwards. The Sun, the Moon and obviously planet Earth do not go into retrograde.

When a planet has gone retrograde it gives us an opportunity to review and revaluate karmic lessons from the past that we have completed yet. For instance when planet mercury, the planet of communication, goes into retrograde we must be cautious of signing contracts and might face difficulty with technological equipment used for communication like cell phones. Another important factor to consider is what zodiac the planet is sitting in at the time of the retrograde since this will help you identify the themes of healing that you can focus on.

25 August 2022