Retrograde Start/End

Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn are the five planets visible to the naked eye, and each periodically appears to move backward from Earth. This category marks the exact moment that apparent reversal begins or ends. The entries below are divided by planet and direction, so read the planet first, then check whether its retrograde is starting or ending.

In detail

A retrograde event is formed when a planet appears to reverse its geocentric motion, with the station marking the exact turn into or out of retrograde. Interpretation follows the planet's symbolic domain: Mercury concerns communication and travel, Venus relationships and money, Mars action and conflict, Jupiter growth and belief, Saturn responsibility and structure, while the outer planets describe collective shifts. The variants are organized by planet and turning stage, so read the planet first, then distinguish a beginning, an ending, or the station day itself.

Forms

• Mercury Retrograde Begins♈︎
• Mercury Turns Direct♈︎
• Venus Retrograde Begins♈︎
• Venus Turns Direct♈︎
• Mars Retrograde Begins♈︎
• Mars Turns Direct♈︎
• Jupiter Retrograde Begins♈︎
• Jupiter Turns Direct♈︎
• Saturn Retrograde Begins♈︎
• Saturn Turns Direct♈︎
• Uranus Retrograde Begins♈︎
• Uranus Turns Direct♈︎
• Neptune Retrograde Begins♈︎
• Neptune Turns Direct♈︎
• Mercury Station Day♈︎
• Venus Station Day♈︎
• Mars Station Day♈︎
• Jupiter Station Day♈︎
• Saturn Station Day♈︎
• Uranus Station Day♈︎
• Neptune Station Day♈︎
• Pluto Station♈︎

FAQ

How long does a retrograde start or end affect life?

The start or end is a precise station, while its effects unfold across the planet's retrograde period. Mercury usually lasts about three weeks, Venus about forty days, Mars about ten weeks, and the outer planets several months. The emphasis differs by planet, so check which planet and which station you are reading before reviewing messages, delaying a purchase, or changing an action plan.

What areas do retrograde stations affect most?

The emphasis follows the planet involved: Mercury highlights communication, travel, and contracts; Venus relationships, taste, and money; Mars action and conflict; Jupiter growth and beliefs; Saturn obligations and structures. The same station does not land identically for everyone because the natal chart matters, so start with the relevant planet's practical topics.