Retrograde survival guide

A retrograde describes the appearance of a planet that is moving backwards in the sky. For millennia people have associated retrograde planets as bringing out the worst or shadow parts of our existence into the limelight. Retrogrades planets get a pretty bad rap when in actual fact, they have a very important lesson to impart. Armed with just a little bit of Retrograde knowledge, you can learn to adapt to, rather than fear, their interaction to your life. Below is a little cheat sheet to help you make the most of the planetary movements.

Planet	Direct Influence	Retrograde Response
Jupiter	Confidence, courage, luck	Stick to logical aspects and responses
Saturn	Challenges, tasks, lessons	Accept changes and gain wisdom learnt
Mars	Physical energy, confrontations	Remain patient and loyal, use your wisdom.
Mercury	Communication and travel	Think before you speak, avoid legal paperwork. Expect electronic delays or disfunctions and be flexible in travel plans.
Venus	Beauty, love, indulgence	Resist major physical changes, avoid new relationships, curb personal impulses.
Neptune	Fantasies, longing, potential for illusion	Be wary of scams and frauds. Trust your logic.
Uranus	Potential for sudden change, enlightenment.	Always have a plan B, research information before committing.
Pluto	Transformation, rebirth, advancements	Opportunity for 2nd chances, focus on solid foundations rather than current growth.
Chiron	Healing, empathy, medical advancements, the acquiring or sharing of knowledge.	Be more health conscious, avoid medical procedures, be wary of gossip.
Vesta	Spirituality, quiet dignity	Be wary of cults or false prophets, avoid the spotlight.