According to astrology, most people have at least one or two Retrograde Planets in their horoscope. Some astrologers believe that such planets work malefic for the native. As a retrograde planet moves backward, it is supposed to give malefic results. At the same time, others say that a planet moving in retrograde motion reverses the basic functional nature of the horoscope. Hence, if the planet is supposed to work positively, it will work negatively if it is retrograde, and vice versa.
Yet another group of astrologers believes that if a retrograde planet is in its sign of exaltation, it will work negatively, and if it is in its sign of debilitation, it will work positively. Other astrologers straight up reject the concept of retrograde planets in astrology as they believe that a retrograde planet is the same as a forward-moving planet. They propose that planets move in forward motion all the time and never go in retrograde since planets only seem to move backward but don’t do so in reality.
Notions Related to Retrograde Planets
Retrograde planets do not change their functional nature in horoscope, which is why a benefic planet may still show benefic results even if it goes retrograde. The same thing goes true for malefic planets. The position of a debilitated or exalted planet in retrograde may not affect the functional nature in a horoscope. However, these placements can change the strength of a retrograde planet.
What Happens if a Planet Goes Retrograde?
Retrograde Jupiter
This results in changes related to wisdom and knowledge. When Jupiter goes retrograde, some natives may be more interested in the pursuit of knowledge, while others may be less interested. It may also affect their ability to spread knowledge, which is why some natives may be more interested in sharing wisdom with others. This is decided by the native’s overall horoscope. Retrograde Jupiter may also create other changes depending on the overall horoscope.
Retrograde Venus
Retrograde Venus leads to changes in the element of diplomacy, a major characteristic exhibited by this planet. Some natives with retrograde Venus may be more diplomatic while some others may be less. It also affects how natives indulge in pleasures of the senses. Thus some natives may be more indulgent in pleasures while others will be less indulgent. This is decided by the overall horoscope of the native.
Retrograde Mars
Mars in retrograde results in changes related to aggression and energy. While some native switch retrograde Mars feel more energetic and aggressive, others may feel less energetic than usual. It also affects the native’s sex drive. So, some natives will feel more sexually active while others may feel less. Again, this is decided by the person’s overall horoscope.
Wrapping Up
In summary, astrologers are divided in their opinion about retrograde planets, differing in their views on whether their effects have a bearing on the horoscope of an individual. While some opine that retrograde planets have malefic effects, others say that their influence is merely a reflection of their opposite functioning—positive planets acting negatively and negative ones exerting positive influences. Also, some astrologers take into account the retrograde placement with respect to a planet’s sign of exaltation or debilitation, proposing that such placements influence the power, but not the fundamental nature, of the planet’s influence.
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