Astrology by Lisa Stardust

This summer 7 planets will be retrograde, creating a fog and confusion in our lives. It’ll give us a chance to reflect upon the past and remind us to stay present. The dizzying affect of these planets may make us earthlings lost in emotion, which is why we’ll be acting or feeling out of character during these transit.

 

These Are The 7 Retrograde Planets:

 

Pluto Retrograde

May 1 to October 10 in Aquarius and Capricorn

 

Confronting our dark side or edgier sentiments can help us heal our shadow self — as long as we accept ourselves for who we are and nurture those parts that are buried deep within.

 

 

Saturn Retrograde

June 17 to November 4 in Pisces

 

Boundaries may be blurred at this time, as well as our relationship with authority. However, we have the ability to take charge of partnerships and professional situations. We can develop our careers and love lives on our terms.

 

 

Neptune Retrograde

June 30 to December 6 in Pisces

 

The veil will be lifted and truth revealed, allowing us to see situations and people for who they truly are. Pay attention to the information you receive from the universe.

 

 

Venus Retrograde

July 22 to September 3 in Leo

 

Romantic and financial matters may become frustrating, since they aren’t moving smoothly. This is a moment in time for us to decide what and who we want to commit to and invest in.

 

 

Mercury Retrograde

August 23 to September 14 in Virgo

 

It’ll be harder than ever to find the right words to express ourselves and say how we feel, which is why we’ll want to run away and try to augment our lives.

 

 

Uranus Retrograde

August 28 to January 27, 2024 in Taurus

 

Rather than taking radical steps towards growth and making declarative statements about universal change, we’ll take baby steps and go with the flow when pushed to evolve with the times.

 

 

Jupiter Retrograde

September 4 to December 30 in Taurus

 

This is an introspective time in which we’ll be augmenting and developing our inner philosophies. We might find a new ideology and  views that aligns with our current mindset and speaks to us on a deep level.

 

 

 

How To Work Through The Retrogrades

● Journal your emotions to keep track of your thoughts and feelings. It’s a great energetic release of frustrations and can help in calming your innermost sentiments.

● Read the details in contracts, descriptions, and everything that you come across. Don’t overlook any aspect of a document or contract. Make sure someone else gives it a gander so you don’t miss anything.

● Nurture yourself with healing Epsom salt baths to ensure you don’t take on the energy of others.

● Carry protective crystals like citrine, black tourmaline, smithsonite, and clear quartz with you or keep in your home to keep your auric field clean and positive.

● Be kind to yourself. Don’t criticize yourself and be gentle with how you treat yourself at this time. The most important relationship is the one you have with yourself, which is why you should give yourself more TLC throughout the summer.