Sullivan has interpreted these movements in a way that is immediately apparent and useful to both novice and professional astrologers, and provides both. The retrograde period pertains to the time that a planet seems to be going back. Traversing the inner landscape kindle edition by sullivan, erin. You have a special cosmic prescription to achieve greatness when it comes to those particular planets. Sullivan organizes and explains retrograde motion from a systemsviewpointthe system of the sun and planets and interprets retrograde planets natally, by progression, and in transit. Retrograde motion is motion in the opposite direction.
The term refers to an apparent change in the movement of the planet through the sky. Four planets in retrograde a survival guide james van praagh. The effects of a retrograde can linger for a few weeks or months in what is called a shadow period after a planet stations corrects course and turns direct. Im happy to introduce my longtime colleague, erin sullivan, an internationallyknown astrologer, author, and teacher who lives in victoria, bc. Sep 21, 2015 occasionally, retrograde planets ask us to mirror their backward movements, launching us into the past. Dec 23, 2015 the pointdate of stationing retrograde and direct are the most important.
If more than 1 planet in retrograde at the time of birth, then the planet with most number of degrees in its sign will effect the person more. The stars dont move with respect to each other becau. Prograde or direct motion is more normal motion in the same direction as the primary rotates. Planetary retrogrades and stations in 2020 pandora astrology. Nov 06, 2012 if either one of these planets are retrograde you will likely not benefit until later in life such as when the planet turns direct in the progressed chart. Erin sullivan the outer planets retrograde sa by nada. Retrograde motion, in astronomy, describes the orbit of a celestial body that runs counter to the direction of the spin of that body which it orbits. It may also describe other motions such as precession or nutation of an objects rotational axis. Erin sullivan has penetrated the veil of myths, mystery, and false assumptions about the geocentric phenomenon of retrograde motion for students of astrology. Most often, the planets save for the sun rotate on their forward path. Retrogrades in natal chart note that the sun and moon are never retrograde. Donna cunningham, 2010 pdf files of the swiss ephemeris by astrodienst. Occasionally, retrograde planets ask us to mirror their backward movements, launching us into the past. What does it really mean when we say that a planet is in retrograde.
At the midpoint of its retrograde period it will be as close to the earth as possible, implying that the purpose, or function, of the retrograde planet is to come home to earth, to. The two planets will be so close together, you can hide them behind a. Astrologers use these words to describe the movements of. In the case of celestial bodies such as the retrograde carme group of moons, such motion may be real, defined by the natural rotation or orbit of the body. Ancient greek astronomer ptolemy in 150 ad believed that the earth was the center of the solar system and therefore used the terms retrograde and prograde to describe the movement of the planets in relation to the stars. Retrograde backward and prograde forward are observed as though the stars revolve around the earth. Planets and bodies can appear to be moving backwards in the sky for a period of time, and are said to be retrograde appears is the key word here, because, technically speaking, no planet actually moves backwards in their orbits around the sun. The outer planets of our solar system that move more slowly relatively to earth, spend much longer periods in retrograde, which can be 4 to 5 months within a year. If youd like to contributedonate to help steve keep real astrology free to the world click the link, many thanks to those. Both planets move in a direct eastward motion around the sun, but the planet with the inside smaller orbit moves faster than the planet on the outside larger orbit, and. In the birth chart, however, all retrograde planets have a unique significance that have to do with the planets general meaning and function in our lives. Mercury retrograde august, 2017 in virgo mercury direct september 5, 2017 in leo. Retrograde and direct motion simple english wikipedia. Effects of retrograde planets in horoscope astrology.
I point out the dates and then provide links to various resources about the retrograde motion, how it is understood from the astrological viewpoint. Sullivan organizes and explains retrograde motion from a systemsviewpointthe system of the sun and planetsand interprets retrograde planets natally, by progression, and in transit. The sun appears to rise in the east and set in the west. Retrograde metamorphism, in geology, describes a somewhat rare recrystallization of rocks under decreasing. The energy is slower manifesting in the external world, partly because the individual with retrograde planets tends to think more deeply about the energies involved. Download retrograde ebook free in pdf and epub format. Retrograde planets and their number in the natal chart. The month of april is noteworthy for its many retrograde planets. Read retrograde planets online by erin sullivan books. If either one of these planets are retrograde you will likely not benefit until later in life such as when the planet turns direct in the progressed chart. Sullivan organizes and explains retrograde motion from a systemsviewpointthe system of the sun and planetsand interprets retrograde planets natally. Because we assume the earth moves, that is, that earth rotates daily and revolves around the sun each year, it follows that the apparent motion of the planets is the result of several. The time required for a planet to return to a particular configuration with the sun and earth.
Calculate the moon sign using the moon sign calculator or, if you prefer, a natal chart calculator. Of the 10 planets in astrology, the sun with the moon are the ones that never add keyword retrograde, so we wont study them. Traversing the inner landscape erin sullivan geocentricity might well be egocentricity the phenomenon of retrograde motion is based on our earthcentered view of the solar system, but the movement and cycles of retrograde planets are based entirely on the apparent motion of the sun through the zodiac. Four planets in retrograde a survival guide james van. Traversing the inner landscape, erin sullivan 1992 states that, retrogression is the period of time during which a planet in our. Geocentricity might well be egocentricity the phenomenon of retrograde motion is based on our earthcentered view of the solar system, but the movement and cycles of retrograde planets are based entirely on the apparent motion of the sun through the zodiac. Mercury retrograde april 10, 2017 in taurus mercury direct may 3, 2017 in aries.
As a rule, retrograde planets presage a period of seemingly inevitable or fated events, which relate to. When a planet is retrograde, its energies are turned inward and becomes more subjective. Jan 11, 2015 the planet mercury is small, not much larger than our moon, but dense, mostly a molten iron core with hardly any crust or atmosphere. Erin sullivan organizes and explains retrograde motion from a systems. Viewed from earth, planets in our solar system appear to undergo retrograde motion. Traversing the inner landscape paperback authored by erin sullivan released at. Why do retrogrades begin and end on such a stressful note. Traversing the inner landscape 2rev ed by erin sullivan isbn. Mars does go through a retrograde in 2016 but venus does not. It is your fight, your aggression, and your energy. When a planet is retrograde it appears to be moving backwards from our vantage point here on earth.
In mythology, mars represents war he is the defender, protector, and sometimes, aggressor. At the midpoint of its retrograde period it will be as close to the earth as possible, implying that the purpose, or function, of the retrograde planet is to come home to earth, to be personally confronted and worked with. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Traditional chart interpretation regarded a retrograde natal planet as being weakened, but many of todays astrologers have different opinions.
The earth is spinning counterclockwise when viewed from above the north pole. Retrogrades and stations are particular kinds of planetary transits. This is the outline of materials from my lecture on retrograde planets and the number of retrograde planets found in the natal chart, which is an expanded version of my article, people with many retrogrades, that won the contest sponsored by the astrological society of great britain, and then subsequently published in their march. Mars is the planet that controls your drives and lust. Its duration is different for different planets for example, mercury moves backwards for about 3 weeks, and then it resumes its normal forward movement, while venus remains retrograde for about a month and a half. The planet mercury is small, not much larger than our moon, but dense, mostly a molten iron core with hardly any crust or atmosphere. Four thats right, four planets are going retrograde this month. As the earth passes by a planet that particular planet appears to move backwards i. Planets and bodies can appear to be moving backwards in the sky for a period of time, and are said to be retrograde appears is the key word here, because, technically speaking, no planet actually moves backwards in. Stars also appear to rise in the east and set in the west. Sullivan organizes and explains retrograde motion from a systemsviewpoint the system of the sun and planets and interprets retrograde planets natally. Selim tezels project based learning initiative in mathematics 276 views. Retrograde motion in astronomy is, in general, orbital or rotational motion of an object in the direction opposite the rotation of its primary, that is, the central object right figure.
Apr 07, 2017 wow, i dont know who pissed off whom, but this april is shaping up to be a real fuckshow. Apparent retrograde motion is the apparent motion of a planet in a direction opposite to that of other bodies within its system, as observed from a particular vantage point. Direct motion is the motion of a planetary body in a direction similar to that of other bodies within its system, and is sometimes called prograde motion. He is the defender, protector, and sometimes, aggressor. Mars gets you what you want, and will do everything it takes to get it. Visualizing retrograde motion of planets video david cochrane, 2015 how to interpret retrograde planets cochrane, 2016 synodic cycles and planetary retrogrades nick fiorenza, 20 enough with the mercury retrograde hysteria.
Erin sullivan venus aphrodite goes retrograde tonight may 1415 iah,and will be so. Mercury retrograde december 19, 2017 in capricorn mercury direct january 8, 2017, in sagittarius. Planets in retrograde movement are the inverse of direct moving planets. Read retrograde planets online by erin sullivan books free 30. The pointdate of stationing retrograde and direct are the most important. Offers information about the current moment, including the moons phase, the sign of the zodiac the moon is in, the moons voidofcourse status, the closest apogee and perigee moments, eclipses and retrograde periods of personal planets. This book organizes and explains retrograde motion from a systemsviewpoint the system of the sun and planets and interprets retrograde planets natally, by progression, and in transit. Boundaries of mind, body, and soul erin sullivan on amazon. In this singular text, erin sullivan penetrates the veil of myths. For example the time between oppositions or conjunctions, or retrograde motion. The inner landscape paperback read pdf retrograde planets. Traversing the inner landscape paperback 18 october 2000 by erin sullivan author visit amazons erin sullivan page. Apparent retrograde motion, in astronomy, is the apparent motion of planets as observed from a particular vantage point.
Jupiter has been retrograde since february 7 in libra, saturn turns retrograde on april 7 at 27 degrees sagittarius, mercury turns retrograde on april 10 at 4 degrees taurus, pluto turns retrograde on april 21 at 19 degrees capricorn, and finally, venus turns direct on april 16. To illustrate, retrograde mercury causes mail to be lost, appointments to be missed and a general breakdown in communication. Wow, i dont know who pissed off whom, but this april is shaping up to be a real fuckshow. Direct motion or prograde motion is motion in the same direction as other bodies while the terms direct and prograde are equivalent in this context, the former is the traditional term in astronomy. Mars and the other outer planets is brightest when it is closest at opposition.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading retrograde planets. Pay attention to the degree of the moon the moon sign. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. A planet turning direct means its no longer moving retrograde, or backward, but appears to be moving in forward motion again. Retrograde planets by erin sullivan, paperback barnes. If a person is born while a planet is in retrograde motion, heshe is immensely effected by the planets qualities. Planets in retrograde, find out what they have to do with. Mar 23, 2017 in my lunarium newsletter, i usually announce to my subscribers that a period of retrograde motion of a personal planet mercury, venus, or mars is approaching. I personally think retrograde planets are important especially if they tie into your north node and general chart theme. Erin sullivan organizes and explains retrograde motion from a systems viewpoint the system of the sun and planets and interprets retrograde planets natally.
The most commonly discussed retrograde motion is the apparent backward motion of a planet caused by its being lapped by another planet, or viceversa. Jupiter, saturn, uranus, neptune and pluto retrograde approx 1x per year. This leg of the journey can often seem fantastical and bizarre, materializing old ghosts in. Today we continue skywriters popular series of question and answer sessions on various facets of astrology, led by guest experts. Planetary retrogrades for 2018, and what that means. The sun and moon are the only planets that dont retrograde. Planets and bodies can appear to be moving backwards in the sky for a period of time, and are said to be retrograde. How does having six planets in retrograde on my natal. Jun 07, 2017 a planet turning direct means its no longer moving retrograde, or backward, but appears to be moving in forward motion again. However, when it comes to debilitating planets, which really saturn is the king, it is very fortunate to have him lay off the critical behavior, blockages and with holdings but benefit from.
This book organizes and explains retrograde motion from a systemsviewpointthe system of the sun and planetsand interprets retrograde planets natally, by progression, and in transit. First of all, if you do have some idea of what your time of birth could be, like, you were born in the morning or in the evening, or around lunch time, then simply take the approximate middle of the interval say, 9am for a morning birth. Mercury retrograde december 3, 2017 in sagittarius. Appears is the key word here, because, technically speaking, no planet actually moves backwards in their orbits around the sun. Astrology on the web discusses retrograde planets in 2000. In the case of celestial bodies such as the retrograde carme group of moons, such motion may be real, defined by the natural rotation or. On april 28, mercury, mars, saturn, pluto and jupiter will all be retrograde thats more planets simultaneously retrograde than has happened in more than 10 years. So if you have a lot of retrograde planets in your birth chart, dont despair. There is nothing mystical in this change of direction. Of the 10 planets in astrology, the sun with the moon are the ones that never add keywordretrograde, so we wont study them. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Most people have 23 planets retrograde, even having one planet or more than 4 retrograde planets is seen as unique. Each of the planets remain retrograde for different lengths of time, depending upon its orbital cycle.
However the inner planets of our solar system that move much faster that the outer planets, are in retrograde more frequently and for much shorter periods of time anywhere from. When youre born, you may be born while any of the other 8 planets are retrograde, and so this planet will be retrograde in your natal chart. The transit of outer planets each have long cycles they are life and culture altering transits. Currently, a total of 4 planets are retrograde mercury, saturn, jupiter and pluto. Planetary retrogrades and stations in 2020 what do we mean by retrograde and station.
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