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What Really Are Retrogrades? – Times of India
Retrogrades are one of those things in astrology that very often pique our interest and simultaneously perplex us. Astrologically speaking, a retrograde occurs when a planet appears to be moving in a reverse position from Earth. Technically, it is an optical illusion: The difference in orbiting speed by the various planets causes that backward motion, but astrologically it means a great deal. A retrograde is considered to be a time of reflection, reviewing, and re-evaluation— when the energy of the planet involved is getting internalized rather than being radiated outward.What Happens During a Retrograde?A planet in retrograde shows its usual influence in an entirely different manner. Most of the time it will hamper the forward momentum of the planet and is sure to create delays, confusion...