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Five Planets in Retrograde
Five Planets in Retrograde
A fear of being controlled or of taking control can stem from past life
experiences involving abuse of power or being overly controlled. Which
side of the ledger, whether victim or abuser, will be shown through
aspects to your Pluto and any fixed star conjunctions. Depending on the
particular past life conditions, you may have a fear of death, poverty,
manipulation, torture, imprisonment, being committed to a mental
institution, exile or betrayal. Power and control issues may also involve
the psychic realms, sex and inheritance.
For such reasons you can be very intense on the inside, secretive or a
control freak. Past life conditioning can repeat, especially while young,
in the form of compulsions, phobias, isolation or mistrust of family. You
may develop strong psychic power as a result of internalizing your
powerful drives and desire for power and success. Hiding you true desire
for power and influence can lead to suspicion. Pluto retrograde in your
natal chart subjects you to many fated events which are aimed at
bringing your deepest and darkest fears to the surface. A repeating
theme of particular experiences will continue until you learn to safely
express your inner power and intensity.
Pluto retrograde in transit is a regular cycle lasting five months every
year, during the opposition to the Sun. As with all outer planets, it
causes less concern than the rarer inner planet retrogrades. Transiting
Pluto retrograde is a time of reflection about power and control in your
life. If people have been controlling or manipulating you then now is the
time to let them go. If you have been too controlling of others or
situations then it is time to let go. This is not a time for power tripping
but a time for elimination. Fated events and repeating themes will
reinforce which of your controlling habits, compulsions, addictions or
prejudices must be eliminated.
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Jupiter retrograde means that whatever area of growth you have been
developing is so important, that extra time is needed to take stock and
make sure everything in order before you continue. You may be tested to
make sure you are ready to receive the good fortune, new romance, or
increased wealth you seek. On the other hand, it could be that a negative
Jupiter behavior such as greed or addiction has been getting out of
control. In this case, the Jupiter retrograde months will offer a chance to
recognize and admit the problem. Things may get so out of control that
an intervention or some drastic event must occur in order to shake you
out of your complacency or ignorance. By the time Jupiter stations
direct, you should have come to terms with the relevant issues and be
prepared for the next phase. In the third and final Jupiter retrograde
phase, from the direct station until Jupiter leaves the retrograde zone,
positive growth and develop lets you bound ahead toward ultimate
success and happiness.
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Lack of faith and disloyalty associated with Moon square Jupiter are
very important. In the case of Jupiter retrograde 2016 manifesting as a
struggle for self-control, then lack of self-belief during low points could
lead to the stuffing of ones face or buying a pack of smokes. In the case
of increasing good fortune, then seeking a trophy wife may lead to the
loss of a true love. Thinking you are above others and other indiscretions
could be seen as treachery in the eyes of loved ones and may never be
forgiven. Jupiter conjunct North Node suggests that this retrograde
phase will result in positive growth and indicates success. Jupiter
retrograde in general, and this aspect in particular, reinforce the karmic
importance and need for growth in the particular area of life being
affected.
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Jupiter stations direct on 9 May 2016 at 1315 Virgo. The growth phase
gains new momentum now after four months of checks and balances. It
is important to mention at this point, that this interpretation is a general
one, describing the background influences that affect each and every one
of us. How each phase of Jupiter retrograde 2016 affects
you individually will depend on the transit made to your natal chart. This
final phase of growth is more complicated than in previous phases, as
shown in the chart below.
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Mars starts its apparent grind to a halt on April 16, but officially turns
retrograde on April 18 at 4.14am PDT, 7.15am EDT, 12.14pm BST and
9.14pm AEST.) The effect of Mars retrograde depends very much on
what it encounters on its journey and how well it adapts to the cosmic
territory. It will start off at 8 Sagittarius, a fire sign no less, and then
travel back to 23 Scorpio, a sign it rules. Now I anticipate a much more
intense Mars retrograde than the passive-aggressive affair we had back
in March/May 2014. That time it occurred in its detriment sign Libra,
but hit lucky Spica. The sneaky crow star Algorab also figured too and
as a whole the energy was quite secretive and suppressed.
This Mars retrograde has a far more festering, volcanic energy bubbling
below the surface. I dont think then, that it will be possible to carry out
any secret Mars Rx missions for very long. This is because Mars will
station within a degree from fierce red giant star Antares, which is found
in the heart of Scorpio. Robson says Antares causes malevolence,
destructiveness, liberality, broad-mindedness, evil presages and danger
of fatality and makes its natives rash, ravenous, headstrong and
destructive to themselves by their own obstinacy. [1a] So right from the
start of the retrograde, we will get a taste of what is to come. First lets
look at how Mars is flavoured by the two decans it will travel through.
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A Time-Out:
Mercury retrograde gives us time to catch up with ourselves, and reflect.
Something from the past returns in a different form. People, ideas or
buried insights that are keys to moving forward, float to the surface.
Often it's felt as a slowed down, contemplative time, and depending on
the sign, a chance to go over old ground again, to claim what you missed
the first time.
Err on Side of Caution:
There's a long-held belief that it's best to avoid making set plans during
the Mercury Retrograde. This means holding off on signing contracts,
and forming partnerships and alliances.
What gets put in writing at this time may turn out to need serious
revising after Mercury goes direct. But since tying up loose ends is the
domain of retrograde, this type of finalization might fly.
Can you repeat that?:
In our relationships, sometimes we gloss over things that pushed buttons
at the time, but which we let slide. What seemed not worth the trouble
may reveal itself as a major issue in need of our attention. The Mercury
retrograde is a time for review, when the underlying patterns come to
light.
Back to the Drawing Board:
Some dreams and goals get lost in the hectic rushing around of daily life.
The Mercury Retrograde period can be a rich time of reflection on those
longings.
This makes it a time for the soul to ponder its destiny. You might look
over old journals, review your creative work, muse on serendipities of
the past that have pointed you toward your spirit's calling. It can make
the retrograde period a time of solidifying a sense of your personal story
and where you're headed.
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Compliments:
http://www.astrologyzone.com/forecasts/mercury.html
http://www.astrologyhoroscopereadings.com/2016-mercury-retrogradecalendar.html
http://astrology.about.com/od/advancedastrology/p/MercuryRetro.htm
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