Glossary

When Mercury is retrograde in Aries, there can be difficulties or a refusal to rely on one's instinct and in direct and spontaneous communication

When Mercury is retrograde in Taurus, issues or refusal in managing economic and domestic matters arise. Moreover, there's a tendency to question material solidity and stability

Since Mercury is domiciled in Gemini, its retrogradation here is particularly problematic. Communication, usually fluid for Gemini, can become uncertain and ambiguous. Misunderstandings and clarity issues might occur

When Mercury is retrograde in Cancer, there are issues or refusal in expressing intuitive perceptions and emotional dynamics. The listening ability can be self-sabotaged or rejected. Retrograde Mercury in Cancer can also lead to questioning, criticizing, and rejecting intimacy within the family context

When Mercury is retrograde in Leo, where it's in decline, a self-correction process occurs. This dampens typical Leo tendencies, such as narcissism, exhibitionism, and unilateral opinions

When Mercury, domiciled in Virgo, is retrograde, there's a tendency to criticize everything and everyone unconditionally and to become scattered in managing daily responsibilities and personal belongings. Even if order is sought, it's hard or refused to establish it

In Libra, retrograde Mercury leads to difficulties or refusal in establishing ethical, aesthetic communication, functional to ensure the equanimity of the parties. Moreover, there's criticism towards traditional relationship conventions, like marriage

When Mercury is retrograde in Scorpio, there's difficulty or refusal in probing the depths and internal complexities of people, things, and situations. There might also be resistance in deepening psychological and behavioral investigations

When Mercury is retrograde in Sagittarius, where it's in exile, a correction process emerges. This dampens overly impulsive communication and reduces the inclination towards uncritical and one-directional idealism

In Capricorn, retrograde Mercury leads to difficulties or refusal to articulate the acts promoting realization and criticism towards dogmatisms and the status quo of culture and society

When Mercury, exalted in Aquarius, becomes retrograde, obstacles in expressing and implementing innovative ideas arise. Communicating new expression systems and openness to what's new and unknown become particularly challenging

When Mercury is retrograde in Pisces, where it's in exile, a correction process occurs. This serves to dampen a tendency to scatter due to excessive dreamy visions, dreamlike fantasies, and metaphysical daydreams

When Mars is retrograde in Aries, there might be resistance or difficulty in acting instinctively or for one's interest. This can culminate in self-harming or aggressive behaviors

With Mars retrograde in Taurus, a desire to overcome laziness and inactivity emerges. From overly passive and accommodating behavior, there's an attempt, sometimes forced, to adopt a more determined action. Mars retrograde in Taurus can also induce behaviors and phenomena harmful to matter and body, like inflammations

When Mars is retrograde in Gemini, a tendency to hinder communication emerges. This can lead to experiencing or perpetrating verbal aggression, especially in social contexts with playground friends or in family environments

With Mars retrograde in Cancer, action is no longer driven by passivity and emotional frustrations but becomes clearer and free from emotions. However, there might be a tendency to resist or counteract initiatives related to the family sphere

When Mars is retrograde in Leo, resistance to actions seeking to enhance identity and personal expression arises. There's also a tendency to belittle or attack others' expressiveness

With Mars retrograde in Virgo, resistance to serving others concretely and managing administrative matters emerges. There might also be a predisposition to intestinal issues, like inflammations, and a lack of proactivity in self-care

When Mars is retrograde in Libra, there's a desire to overcome inhibitions caused by decision-making difficulties, leading to more focused but hysterical actions. Moreover, during this period, there's a risk of experiencing or causing harm in intimate or couple relationships

With Mars retrograde in Scorpio, resistance in pursuing personal transformations and acquiring deeper inner power emerges. There's also reluctance in acting to emotionally detach from what's deemed necessary to let go. Moreover, there's a greater tendency to succumb to blackmail and manipulations

With Mars retrograde in Sagittarius, resistance in acting for the expansion of one's knowledge horizons, for spreading one's knowledge, and for overcoming one's limits emerges. Moreover, there's a tendency to be attacked or show misunderstandings towards teachers and educational figures. Lastly, there's difficulty or refusal to act based on one's ideals

When Mars is retrograde in Capricorn, difficulties or resistances in acting for one's material and professional realization arise. This can also lead to hindering others' ambitions. Moreover, bone inflammations might occur

With Mars retrograde in Aquarius, resistance or reluctance to undertake innovative actions, both from a technical, artistic, and communicative point of view, emerges. There's also difficulty in creating new contacts or approaching strangers. Moreover, vulnerability to attacks from strangers or a tendency to perpetrate them might increase

With Mars retrograde in Pisces, resistance or refusal to offer support to transcend others' emotional or spiritual blocks emerges. There's also a propensity to experience or commit subtle and non-evident attacks

When Jupiter is retrograde in Aries, difficulties may arise in acting spontaneously, in being pioneering, and in expressing one's anger. Even if the individual gives their utmost in these activities, they encounter resistance in completing them satisfactorily

When Jupiter is retrograde in Taurus, there's resistance to capitalizing on one's material goods, taking care of the body, and maintaining a healthy diet. Even when fully committed to these actions, challenges arise in their successful completion. Furthermore, a love-hate relationship towards physical contact might develop

When Jupiter is retrograde in Gemini, there's a tendency to curb opportunism in social relationships and to limit the acquisition of superficial knowledge. The person also tends to avoid verbose communications

When Jupiter is retrograde in Cancer, there's a tendency to be less welcoming, to limit giving, and to hold back on expressing feelings. This is also evident in one's affectionate relationship with their children. Even with maximum effort, there's resistance in fulfilling these satisfactorily

When Jupiter is retrograde in Leo, there's a tendency to question and limit the expression of individuality, exhibitionism, and the urge to show off. This position also balances an excessive need for attention and an exaggerated focus on oneself

When Jupiter is retrograde in Virgo in the natal chart, it helps balance an obsession with detail and cleanliness and reduces excessive criticism. There might also be mixed feelings about helping others

When Jupiter is retrograde in Libra, people might be hesitant to commit to traditional relationships like marriage and may have doubts about official justice

When Jupiter is retrograde in Scorpio, difficulties might emerge in deepening inner searches, promoting personal changes, exploring the mysterious, and making investments

When Jupiter is retrograde in Sagittarius, one tends to display less initiative and reduced growth and awareness in the specific area of their life represented by the astrological house where Jupiter is located. This position can also cause doubts about one's abilities and a decrease in trust in oneself and others

When Jupiter is retrograde in Capricorn, there's a tendency to reconsider and adjust overly strict and rigid attitudes, especially concerning openness and welcoming. There's also a desire to be less stern about one's duties and self-discipline

When Jupiter is retrograde in Aquarius, there's a strong desire to forge social bonds and connections. However, this urge is quickly thwarted by one's tendency towards self-sabotage. A similar ambivalence emerges when exploring new ways of thinking or artistic languages

When Jupiter is retrograde in Pisces, there's an increased inclination to lose faith in transcendental matters, such as metaphysics and the divine, as well as everything related to the invisible world. Resistance also emerges when assisting in resolving others' psychological issues or in exploring others' secrets

When Saturn is retrograde in Aries, it tends to moderate the impulsiveness and spontaneity typical of Aries, leading to more reflective and perfectionist behavior

When Saturn is retrograde in Taurus, it can lead to self-sabotaging the management and consolidation of real estate and assets. Even if the person feels the need to take care of their body, internal resistance might hinder this desire

When Saturn is retrograde in Gemini, it tries to regulate and perfect the way it communicates. However, it also shows a tendency to review and question both its own communication style and that of others

When Saturn is retrograde in Cancer, it tends to question the solidity of the family structure, the relationship with children, and the experience of intimate listening. It also shows an inclination to correct an excess of emotional reserve and control over emotions

When Saturn is retrograde in Leo, it tends to question and limit the expression of individuality, exhibitionism, and the tendency to show off. This Saturn position also serves to balance an excessive need to be the center of attention and an accentuated focus on oneself

When Saturn is retrograde in Virgo, challenges arise in management, maintenance, health care, and serving others. Even if the individual commits fully to these activities, they encounter resistance in completing them satisfactorily

When Saturn is retrograde in Libra, it tends to question the institutions of relationships, marriage, and the value of beauty, art, and aesthetics

When Saturn is retrograde in Scorpio, it tends to question and criticize deep investigations, personal transformations, and the discipline of introspection

When Saturn is retrograde in Sagittarius, it will tend to deny and question going beyond one's limits, distant and no-return journeys, higher teachings, such as philosophy and spiritual knowledge

When Saturn is retrograde in Capricorn, there is a tendency to question and criticize discipline, rigor, and traditional conservative values. There is also resistance towards authoritative figures and the status quo, accompanied by a possible bone fragility

When Saturn is retrograde in Aquarius, there is a tendency to question and criticize new ideas, public relations, and visual arts. This retrogradation can also lead to resistance towards complex forms of communication and deep thoughts. There is also a possible vulnerability at the ankle level

When Saturn is retrograde in Pisces, there is a tendency to question metaphysics and every aspect of esoteric knowledge. There is also difficulty in keeping secrets and a lack of dedication to others' spiritual healing