All the planets, except for the Sun and the Moon (which are also traditionally called planets in astrology), freeze from time to time and begin to back away. They don't actually change direction, it's a visual effect associated with the movement of the Earth. In astrology, such periods are called the retrograde movement of the planet.

On fast planets(Mercury, Venus and Mars) these periods are short. But they are also the most important for us. We feel them vividly, they bring various events, changes and situations into our lives.

The slow ones(Jupiter and Saturn) - long, up to six months. An individual person will feel them if he does not live by himself, but is connected with the activities of groups. So, a freelancer vacationing in Goa will not feel them at all, and one who develops his business and is looking for a place for him in a certain segment of business life will even feel it very much. A person who lives in the interests of his family will also remain indifferent to the retrograde of Jupiter and Saturn, and the boss responsible for the team, politician or participant in public work will definitely notice him. The more active the social life of a person, the more important for him the periods of retrograde social planets.

The transsaturnians(Uranus, Neptune and Pluto) they are generally not important for an individual, and relate to global events in politics, economics or natural processes (climate change, earthquakes, etc.).

Mercury Retrograde 2014

Mercury goes retrograde three times a year. Retrograde periods last about three weeks. Not only the time of the backward movement itself is important, but also the days before and after it. This is not a single phenomenon, but a long cycle. Here are its phases:

Mercury slows down. At this time, the flow of news slows down, it is more difficult to establish a connection, telephones, mail and the Internet fail, decisions take longer. Gemini and Virgo begin to feel worse intellectually, they may have a headache. This happens ten days before Mercury retrograde.

Mercury is stationary. He seems to be standing in one place. This phase lasts 2.5 days before retrograde. These days in the "Mercury" areas - communications, communication, travel, trade, study - nothing happens at all, no matter how hard we try.

Mercury is going retrograde. Its activity is turned inward. The time is well suited for analysis, planning and reflection. In learning, you need to return to repeating the past. There are people with whom we once knew each other, a lost letter may come, or we will find in old papers a forgotten, never found and unread note. During this period, there is no progress, we do not receive news, we do not meet new people, we do not go anywhere. Often there are errors in documents, or even documents are lost. Navigational devices are wrong.

Mercury is stationary. It's 2.5 days before it goes straight again.

Mercury is going straight, but along the path that was already passed before turning around and going back. Lasts a couple of weeks. This period is a test of the strength of everything that happened on retro Mercury. It will become clear whether our plans are viable and whether the analysis has been done correctly. Relations with people from the past are becoming clearer - will we now communicate with them, or there is no point in this. In studies, it is good to use the knowledge that we repeated in the retrograde phase.

Mercury reached the point where it reversed and moves into new territory. The retrograde period is over.

Retrograde Venus in 2014

Venus goes retrograde once every year and a half, and this period lasts about 40 days. The principle is the same as that of Mercury: freeze, backtrack, freeze again, go forward along the previously traveled path and start moving on.

During Venus retrograde, it is difficult for a person to express his feelings, they are all hidden inside and give energy for our emotional experiences, and not for the development of love and friendship. We also rethink our idea of ​​beauty, material and emotional values. Tastes, sympathies change, we begin to like something different than usual. Such a change in tastes may pass without a trace when Venus again goes straight, or it may persist. It is not advisable to change the image on retro Venus, then it can disappoint.

We can cool off towards those we sympathize with. But you can’t break off relations: you can regret it later. In love, the retro Venus period is good for understanding relationships and finding ways to improve them. Often during the period of retro Venus, lovers and best friends from a past life with whom we broke up return. New relationships during this period will subsequently disappoint.

Mars retrograde in 2014

Mars goes retrograde every two years for 2.5 months. At this time, we will not find a point where we can direct, target our activity. People have a thirst for activity, but it is chaotic, unorganized and does more harm than good. During this period, you should not start playing sports, new business projects and work that requires physical activity (for example, repairs).

At this time, conflicts flare up more often on old, already seemingly forgotten reasons, old grievances and claims are recalled. By the way, the aggressors who started the quarrel first will lose it. The backward movement of Mars is suitable for remembering old grievances and constructively solving them, exhausting the misunderstanding completely and leaving dissatisfaction in the past. Also at this time it is good to quit boring work and annoying people, which usually lacked determination. This year, Mars retrograde will be from March 2 to May 19. Jupiter and Saturn retrograde in 2014 Both of these planets give delays in the work of organizations and in public life. The promise is delayed and obstacles appear. Jupiter retrograde will be from November 7, 2013 to March 2, 2014 and from December 9 (ends in 2015). Saturn retrograde will be from March 3 to July 20.

On December 21, 2013, Venus will turn retrograde at 28°59" Capricorn and will be in retrograde until January 31, 2014, when it will reverse from 13°33" Capricorn to direct (direct) motion. Venus retrograde lasts 40 days and occurs once every 1 year and 9 months. But the entire retro phase is longer than the retrograde period.

About the retrograde phase and the retrograde loop

The period of retrograde (retrograde motion) includes the time when Venus enters the retro loop, that is, it passes through the degree of the zodiacal circle, to which it will then return in retro motion in order to turn again to the direct - (direct), and lasts until it finally will exit the loop, once again passing through the degree in which it made a turn to retrograde. This segment on the zodiac circle is a retrograde loop. Both degrees of the planet's turn are called "parking". The first stop is the stationary position of the planet before the turn to retrograde (SR), the second stop is the stationary position before the turn to direct (SD).

In retrograde motion, the planet will repeat its path along the same degrees of the Zodiac, which it has already passed in its direct motion. Thus, Venus will pass through the area from 13 ° to 28 ° Capricorn three times. 13° and 28° Capricorn will be punctuated by this transit, as these are Venus stations, and for those who have personality planets in these degrees, the coming period will be important. This transit will also be most felt in the personal affairs of those who have personality planets from the 13th to the 28th degrees of Capricorn, Cancer, Aries and Libra.

When analyzing the transit aspects of a retrograde planet to the planets of your natal chart, you need to remember that the transit is in the orb from the moment of the first exact aspect until the last exact aspect with the degree of the natal planet. B. Brady writes about this in the book "Predictive Astrology" and the practice of many astrologers confirms this. The implementation of the transit aspect should be expected at a time when the planet forms aspects to the natal planets while in the loop, and the entire period of the planet in the loop is significant, and not just the days when it forms the aspect.

From the time you enter the loop, themes or issues may emerge that will become relevant during this retro transit. The entry into the loop is the threshold of the retro period and its influence should be taken into account. The closer to the first station - December 21 - the slower the planet and the more the characteristics of the retro phase affect.

During the planet moves away from the sun at the maximum possible distance. This weakens the effect of sunlight on it. Thus, having become backward, Venus finds itself in a dimly lit space and moves in the direction opposite to the movement of the Sun. It becomes closed from external influences, turned not outside, but into itself, not into society, but into the inner world. At this time, she begins to master new levels of past experience, without depending on any outside interference.

Venus Retrograde Effects
In a psychological sense, this means that we get the opportunity to free ourselves from the stream of social influences and stereotypes that govern our lives, and to understand what and who is of personal value to us. As Venus goes retrograde, it moves towards - exact aspect 11 January 12:24 GMT. The connection of retro-Venus with the Sun or the lower conjunction, symbolically corresponds to the new moon and is the beginning of the Venus-Sun cycle. This is a period of awareness, when we can put an end to exhausted attachments and begin to live with an updated system of values.

The retro period of Venus gives us the opportunity to realize what was on the periphery of our consciousness, but by this stage of our life it already requires a new look and reassessment. The aspects of Venus retro to the planets of our natal chart during this period describe what we will have to face in the spheres ruled by Venus, and what will be most important in the system of our personal values ​​and needs in the next year and a half, until the next new moon in the Venus-Sun cycle . During the period We can ask questions that we have not thought about before:

"Do I really like THIS?",
Do I need THIS relationship?
“Is this really what I want?”

At this time, we can return to past attachments or people from the past will themselves appear in our lives. This is the time when we can try again what we have failed before. Venus retrograde brings back to us those whom we once loved or simply felt sympathy for. She proposes to learn from the reassessment of the past experience that is useful for the future, and not to repeat the mistakes of the past when choosing a new direction. If you want to win back a loved one, you have a chance to do it on Venus retrograde. This is also a good time to repay debts.

However, the retrograde period of Venus is associated with certain limitations and features that must be taken into account. All areas of life that are symbolically associated with Venus will be in a period of reassessment, in a state of instability and change. That new thing that seems necessary and promising on retro-Venus, after some time (after Venus exited the retrograde phase on March 04, 2014), will reveal miscalculations, flaws and appear in a different light. Therefore, you should know what this period is fraught with.

During Venus retrograde, you should not start a relationship from which we expect stability and reliability. This applies primarily to marriage and engagement, as well as to the signing of long-term cooperation agreements.

Relationships and marriage on retro Venus

on hinges Venus often resolves the issue of a couple getting married, this topic is, as it were, “pedaled”. But the marriage itself should not be concluded during the retrograde of Venus. From my astrological practice, I can say that the beginning of a romantic relationship on retro Venus did not lead to a long-term relationship. The novels begun in this phase were instructive for both, very serious for at least one of the participants, but, as a rule, did not lead to marriage. However, they left a deep mark and invaluable experience.

Romantic acquaintances on retro-Venus are rare, but still "survived" to marriage. In this sense, it is necessary to single out the Venus stationarity phase before the direct motion - SD. From my practice, acquaintance and relationships that began on Venus, which was stationary to directivity, became serious and led to marriage, but were very difficult, painful and ended in divorce. At the same time, both partners did not have Venus retrograde. In rare cases, the marriage was long, albeit difficult, but there was a “reformatting” of the relationship. For example, a fictitious divorce was concluded for various practical reasons. However, the marriage was constantly on the verge of divorce, and since life is not over, the ultimate fate of the relationship is virtually unattested.

Another important area under the influence of Venus is financial. And in this area, during the period of retro-Venus, you need to be careful. It is worth refraining from large purchases, investments, acquisitions of art and luxury. It is better not to borrow or lend, as it will be difficult to return the money. The beauty industry is under the influence of Venus, so the introduction of new brands in cosmetology, perfumery and design will not be successful. And cosmetic surgery at this time is strictly contraindicated.

In time, our values ​​and emotional stereotypes change, we don’t fully know what we want, we move away from established ideas, but have not yet consolidated new ones. But not only we are changing, the world around us is also changing: new laws and rules are being introduced, trends in fashion, artistic demands, financial priorities, in the positions of the financial and stock market are changing. Therefore, making serious financial decisions at this time is unfavorable.

Retrograde movement of the planets

Retro Venus Aspects December 21, 2013 – January 31, 2014
AT during the transit of Venus in Capricorn, feelings, desires and instincts are easier to control, but the transiting aspects of Venus at this time can give a period of testing feelings and relationships for strength. Perhaps cooling in a relationship that has come to the final stage. But also a more mature period for relationships that are gaining strength. Venus in Capricorn does not patronize flirting and does not contribute to ease in relationships. Restraint and prudence at this time will bring more sympathy than frivolity.

Clarification of relations during this period can lead to their cooling or additional complications. After a quarrel, it will be difficult to make peace, because of intractability and unwillingness to give in. Concessions can be seen by partners as surrendering their positions or, as the Japanese say, "losing face." And the main ways of protection can be coldness, inaccessibility, or, on the contrary, harshness and cynicism. Therefore, you should not bring the problem situation to a “boiling point”, it is better to turn on your mind in time.

Since this period includes difficult aspects of the end of December 2013 and the beginning of January 2014, related events can affect the relationship, unbalancing it. It is important to be more attentive to loved ones in order to avoid petty conflicts.

A difficult period for relations will be mid-January. At this time, the full moon on January 16 at 25 ° 58 "Cancer will coincide with the square of Venus and. Days near the full moon, especially before it, will be fraught with emotional excitement and conflict. Disputes and confrontations will require decisions and reconsideration of positions. For those who will be involved in conflict , circumstances will not be able to remain the same and compromise will be the best way out.In personal relationships, the question "loves or does not love?" May not be as important as - "to be or not to be?" and it is better to solve this issue in a balanced way and cool down.Reconciliation does not mean giving up, remember this and try to be guided by reason, not emotions.

At the same time, this is a good time for creativity, for rethinking the accumulated emotional baggage and translating it into an artistic form. And also, to find a balance between desires and reality.

The exit of Venus from the retro-loop on March 4, 2014 coincides with another quadrature of Venus and now, as part of the Grand Cross with the Moon and the Black Moon. These are difficult aspects - dissatisfaction with the situation, intensity of emotions, jealousy, showdown. At this time, our new internal guidelines, values ​​and attachments, will have their first serious meeting with reality, with external circumstances.

And the results of internal changes can become manifested and realized by the conjunction of the direct (direct) Venus with the Sun. This so-called superior conjunction is the symbolic full moon in the Venus-Sun cycle. It will occur on October 25, 2014 at 2 degrees Scorpio, during the solar eclipse on October 23, 2014. On this aspect, the inner essence becomes visible, both successes and failures make themselves felt, and our values ​​​​and attitudes will undergo another test for truth.

So let's sum it up. Basic Rules:

During Venus retrograde, do not:

- make a marriage proposal, schedule a wedding ceremony

- start a new financial project

- do cosmetic surgery

- invest with interest

Make investments

Enter into trade or legal agreements

Buy a company, real estate

Start a new business

– hold an auction for the sale of art objects

- open art exhibitions

They made such a verdict largely because of the figure in which the four important planets of the solar system will line up: at the beginning of the year, Mars, Jupiter, Uranus and Pluto form a kind of cross. And the cross, from the point of view of astrology, is always a clash of the elements and a tangle of contradictions. To unravel it, let's look at the behavior of the planets in 2014.

All the planets, except for the Sun and the Moon (which are also traditionally called planets in astrology), freeze from time to time and begin to back away. They don't actually change direction, it's a visual effect associated with the movement of the Earth. In astrology, such periods are called the retrograde movement of the planet.

On fast planets(Mercury, Venus and Mars) these periods are short. But they are also the most important for us. We feel them vividly, they bring various events, changes and situations into our lives.

The slow ones (Jupiter and Saturn)- long, up to six months. An individual person will feel them if he does not live by himself, but is connected with the activities of groups. So, a freelancer vacationing in Goa will not feel them at all, and one who develops his business and is looking for a place for him in a certain segment of business life will even feel it very much. A person who lives in the interests of his family will also remain indifferent to the retrograde of Jupiter and Saturn, and the boss responsible for the team, politician or participant in public work will definitely notice him. The more active the social life of a person, the more important for him the periods of retrograde social planets.

The transsaturnians(Uranus, Neptune and Pluto) they are generally not important for an individual, and relate to global events in politics, economics or natural processes (climate change, earthquakes, etc.).

Jupiter in 2014

The "King of the Planets" in 2014 follows the sign of the practical and prudent Virgo, slowly moving to zodiac constellation Libra. And this is good: it means that fateful changes that will turn you to surprises and surprises are not expected. You will try to complete any really large projects as carefully as possible, without unnecessary fuss and wandering in the clouds; and in the second half of the year you will be drawn to start new partners and joint projects - both business and personal - and cooperation will be profitable and long-term. True, in a global sense, it can be restless. In December 2013 - January 2014, Jupiter will enter into a negative relationship with Pluto: economic problems may worsen, the risk of accidents and crime will increase, and the political situation will worsen. Therefore, astrologers recommend to behave very carefully during this period.

Saturn in 2014

For the third year now, this planet, which is largely responsible for personal relationships, has been following the zodiac sign of Libra. This was the reason for hesitation, quarrels, misunderstanding and cooling of love and family relationships, which many couples have experienced in recent years. Fortunately, the strength tests are coming to an end: slowly Saturn will leave Libra and by mid-October personal relationships will finally improve. Try to restrain your emotions until this time: believe me, the desire to destroy a marriage or break off a relationship is an obsession that will pass very soon.

Jupiter and Saturn retrograde in 2014

Both of these planets give delays in the work of organizations and in public life. Promises are delayed and obstacles appear.

Jupiter retrograde will be from November 7, 2013 to March 2, 2014 and from December 9 (ends in 2015).

Saturn retrograde will be from March 3 to July 20.

Mercury in 2014

This planet is associated with thinking, logic and common sense. In principle, Mercury influences people are not as serious as the above major planets. However, in 2014 there are several periods when the movement of Mercury becomes retrograde (this means that in its rotation around the Sun, the Earth begins to outpace the first planet, and, from the point of view of earthlings, Mercury moves in the opposite direction). During the backward movement, logic and common sense weaken, so astrologers recommend not making serious decisions and not making spontaneous actions.

Periods of retrograde Mercury in 2014:

• from 01:45 February 7 to 18:10 February 28. Taking into account the stationary state: from 09:38 on February 6 to 21:22 on March 1

• from 15:55 June 7 to 16:50 July 1. Taking into account the stationary state: from 01:35 June 6 to 04:55 July 3,

• from 21:02 October 4 to 23:17 October 25. Taking into account the stationary state: from 19:17 October 3 to 15:05 October 26

more about Mercury retrograde.

Mars in 2014

It is this warlike planet more than others that is responsible for the cross-weaving. The fact is that in the first half of 2014, the usually impetuous Mars will be “imprisoned” in the constellation Libra for a long time, which will maintain a cruciform shape in the heavens and inconsistency on Earth.

The fact is that Libra and Mars are complete opposites. Mars requires decisive action and deeds, often based not even on reason, but on instincts; Libra is extremely rational, but very insecure. All this will lead to the fact that for many people the logic will come into sharp conflict with powerful primitive instincts and desires, due to which in the first half of 2014 the risk of making some mistake and destroying something important will increase. The most dangerous in this regard is April. Fortunately, by the middle of summer, Mars will begin to gain activity under the sign of Scorpio, which is close to it, and the situation will return to normal. Moreover, a great time will begin for business, independent projects and the implementation of the most ambitious ideas.

Mars retrograde in 2014

Mars goes retrograde every two years for 2.5 months. At this time, we will not find a point where we can direct, target our activity. People have a thirst for activity, but it is chaotic, unorganized and does more harm than good. During this period, you should not start playing sports, new business projects and work that requires physical activity (for example, repairs).

At this time, conflicts flare up more often on old, already seemingly forgotten reasons, old grievances and claims are recalled. By the way, the aggressors who started the quarrel first will lose it. The backward movement of Mars is suitable for remembering old grievances and constructively solving them, exhausting the misunderstanding completely and leaving dissatisfaction in the past. Also at this time it is good to quit boring work and annoying people, which usually lacked determination.

This year, Mars retrograde will be from March 2 to May 19.

Returning to the direct movement on February 28, Mercury passed the baton of retrograde to Mars, so do not relax. We are entering the hottest time of the year. The retrograde phase of Mars will begin on March 1 and will last until May 20, 2014. But the situations that began in the current period will be felt until July 22, until Mars comes out of the loop, i.e. until it returns to 27°06" Libra, from which it began its retrograde journey.

Entering the retrograde phase, the planet will slow down to stationarity (stop - SR), and slowly turn around, return along the recently passed segment of the sign (R), so that at the end of the retrograde period, stop again (SD) and turn to direct (D) movement . Below are the dates of the triple passage of Mars in its retro phase from entering the loop at 09° Libra to leaving the loop at 27° Libra.

Mars retrograde in Libra in 2014

December 26, 2013 at 09 Libra entrance to R - loop
July 22, 2014 at 27 Libra - out of the R-loop
March 01, 2014 at 27 Libra – stationary to retrograde SR
May 20, 2014 at 09 Libra – landline to direct SD

Already on December 26, 2013, Mars began to slow down, focusing our attention on the concerns and problems associated with the themes of the natal planets to which it makesAspects. We are waiting for 80 difficult days, during which Mars will be retrograde. Those who have planets and angles in cardinal signs - Libra, Capricorn, Aries, Cancer - will feel this period especially sharply.

Mars goes retrograde once every two years and two months, which makes its retrograde quite an important event because Mars goes retrograde less often than other planets. At this time, Mars is closest to the Earth and farthest from the Sun. This weakens the effect of sunlight on the planet. Having turned back, Mars finds itself in a dimly lit space and moves in the direction opposite to the movement of the Sun.

Thus, it turns out to be closed from external influences. At this time, we begin to master new levels of past experience, less dependent on any outside interference.

In a psychological sense, this means that we get the opportunity to free ourselves from the flow of social influences and stereotypes, from the habitual reactions that govern our lives, and to reconsider the principles of our activity and methods of action. At this time, our approach to conflict resolution, our hostility, anger, self-confidence, risk-taking, ways of showing will and physical activity require rethinking and new approaches. In sports and military affairs at this time, defensive tactics bring success.

During the period of retrograde, it enters into opposition with the Sun - this is the phase of the symbolic full moon in the Sun-Mars cycle, the exact aspect will be on April 8, 2014. The sun - "consciousness, individuality" and - "activity, dynamics", at this time are separated by poles in our consciousness. This enables us to become aware of which of our habitual responses and modes of personal fulfillment must be revised in order to remain adequate and effective.The situations that arise during the retro-Mars period reveal unresolved conflicts, unconstructive reactions, accumulated irritation and dead-end approaches in our desire to succeed or, on the contrary, in our inability to do something. This is especially pronounced in cases where the transit of retro-Mars makes a connection or opposition to our natal planet. This also applies to squares.

The energy field of the sign of Libra, in which Mars will be until July 26, forces you to look for supporters, make contacts in order to realize what you want. Therefore, it is worth paying more attention to our relationships with other people. At this time, we are more dependent on the environment, on the ability to coordinate our actions and agree, than on personal initiative and activity. The emerging situations force us to take indirect actions, to look for mediators, to coordinate decisions, to act jointly or through someone.

We have to balance on the fine line between the desired and the possible, and remember that a compromise is an agreement in which neither side receives 100%, but both make mutual concessions. I wrote about the features of this in more detail. And now about the retro period itself.

During the period of retrograde Mars, people from the past can make themselves felt in our lives: rivals, competitors, those who stimulated our activity and did not let us relax. This time gives us the opportunity to once again try to achieve goals that were previously unattainable. However, don't put a lot of effort into achieving what you would like to see lasting on the back of Mars. Our actions at this time do not have a solid foundation, and the same applies to their result. Thisthe period will pass under the sign of changes in partnership, in relations, including international relations.

In April and May, the transformation energy will be turned on by Mars in intense configurations with participation. In such aspects, disagreement is manifested, they contribute to the release of discontent that previously accumulated, and aggressiveness, when natures, accustomed to solving problems with pressure, will not be given what they want. Therefore, in the destructive version, transformation will give way to destruction. This long stay of Mars in Libra can have an important impact on the scope of our relationships.

Tau-square - -Uranus, which formed in January 2013, will sort things out until the end of May. The cardinal tau-square and Jupiter is perhaps the most significant and most event-forming aspect of 2014. And the most intense aspects will be with the participation of Mars in April, May. And in the season of April eclipses, April 15-22, 2014 will peak in the Grand Cardinal Cross with. And there is every astrological reason to believe that the key unresolved problems from February will smoothly migrate to March and peak in April. This period will be the most difficult for those who have planets and angles of 12°-15° cardinal signs in the horoscope. And also in 17°-19° cardinal signs, which account for the opposition of retro-Mars with the Sun.

Tau-square - -Uranus is associated with the theme of political and plutocratic power and economic processes. This is an indicator of the political and economic crisis and the demand for reforms, this is the time when destructive processes, abuses, thoughtlessness and connivance in politics and the economy reach a peak and result in protests and revolutionary movements in society, and in the economic sphere into serious problems, in the form of collapses of individual companies, banks, instability on currency and stock exchanges.

This overdue need and the need to free ourselves from oppression and dictatorship, launches processes of change that are accompanied by radicalism and sharp confrontations. This is a time of polarization and tough conflicts, including power ones. New forms of psychic and informational terror may appear. Since there is a fierce struggle both for power and against power, and the cardinality of energies does not contribute to the flexibility of positions. The participation of Mars in these planetary "showdowns" during the period makes this time a period of fierce struggle and poses a tough need to solve key problems.

After the backward movement of Mars ends, we unconsciously choose a new tactic of action, find new, perhaps more effective ways to implement our plans, sometimes these changes are so massive that there is a need and need for life changes.

The retrograde of Mars is associated with an aggravation of internal tension, on the one hand, and a decrease in our energy, on the other. The natural flow of energy at this time is turned to revision and rethinking, to internal activity, and not to external goals and results. At this time, trying to make a breakthrough in business or implement some kind of blitz projects means sailing against the current on a poorly controlled ship. That is why the new projects launched during this period, designed for the future, will not bring the expected result. At this time, things require additional efforts in order to simply maintain the status quo, and there is simply not enough strength for new enterprises and the struggle for a place in the sun. Things slow down at this time, the implementation of new ideas leads to difficulties in execution and disruption of plans. Now the ability to slow down and refine what has already been started will bring b about more return than the desire to press on the "gas" and act ahead.

After all, it is not only our personal approaches and reactions that are being changed and revised, but similar processes are taking place in parallel in the economy, in legislation, and in public priorities. The overall entrepreneurial activity is declining as a result of objective prerequisites and unstable conditions. Starting a new business at this time is building a castle in the sand.

Moreover, astrological practice has shown an interesting pattern: one who starts wars during the retrograde period of Mars, shows aggression or takes active actions, such as: arranges personal showdowns, files a lawsuit, initiates a confrontation, turns out to be a loser, even if his case " right and holy."

It is also connected with the theme of gender relations and the sexual aspect in relationships. Therefore, at this time it is not recommended to start courtship, to enter into the first sexual intimacy. New sexual contacts at this time, at best, will not receive a harmonious continuation and seem temporary, and at worst, turn into problems.

Which is associated with blood, fire and metal, is most directly related to surgery. During periods of retro-Mars, you should not do a planned surgical operation, including cosmetic surgery, although this prohibition does not apply to urgent surgeries, “by ambulance”.

This is a period of obstacles and restrictions in free initiative, new business, personal growth, clamps and restrictions of the will. Do not swim against the current, move by inertia, do not show excessive initiative - there will be opposition to any action, so do not get ahead of events, do not break the law, avoid conflicts, especially litigation, control emotions. Energy should be directed not outward, but inward. This period has a bad effect on sports and military affairs. Conflicts with the security forces are dangerous for the side that initiated this conflict. Whoever shoots first, loses.

At this time, it is not recommended to start any important adventure, buy a car, go on a dangerous journey or make important changes in life. It’s not a good time to buy equipment, but you can sell used equipment and get rid of the “legacy of the past”. It is better to deal with already working projects, and with the start of new ones, wait until the reversal of Mars to a direct movement, if the astrological situation is suitable.

Since Mars symbolizes active young people, strength, aggression and brutality, accidents, fires, power conflicts, fights and provocations can become more frequent during the retrograde period of this planet. Martian energy can get an unconstructive output. Increased irritability and conflict. At this time, you need to beware of hot spots, nightclubs, try not to succumb to aggressive provocations from the outside.

On a retrograde Mars, you can do what you expect a return effect. An example from practice, a fictitious divorce on retro-Mars, was really fictitious and when the need arose, the marriage was registered again. Below is a short list of recommendations.

1. Start a new business project, or any campaign that requires action and pressure.

2. Register a company.

3. Make scheduled operations.

4. Buy mechanisms: cars, means of production, household appliances, tools, etc.

5. Start building or renovating.

6. Organize sports competitions or corporate sports championships.

7. File a lawsuit, initiate a confrontation.

8. Initiate disputes, discussions, debates.

9. Give the car for repair or maintenance without a good reason.

10. Change job.

11. Go on long business trips.

12. Use firearms and melee weapons.

13. Start grooming.

14. Engage in first sexual intercourse.

What can you do:

1. Put things in order in old cases, finish and pull up the "tails", solve current problems.

All the planets in our solar system are arranged in a certain order and are at a certain distance from the Sun. Observing the position of the planets from the Earth, we can notice that periodically they seem to stop and then begin to move backward in their orbit. In fact, of course, the planets do not move backwards. It's just that our Earth "overtakes" this or that planet in its orbit. So it seems to an observer from the Earth that the neighboring planet began to “backward” back.
Astrologers and astronomers noticed this phenomenon many centuries ago and called it "retrograde motion."
Since each planet has its own influence on the Earth and, accordingly, on all life on Earth, each of the planets is assigned certain properties (qualities) of its influence on people, events, and the course of processes.
All planets have retrograde (retrograde) motion, except for the Sun and the Moon.
The retrograde movement of the planet directs its energy inward. Changes change us, our perceptions, desires, bring to life apathy, melancholy, inaction, lack of results with maximum effort. Knowing about these periods, you can avoid unnecessary waste of energy, disappointments, assume the development of emerging processes, relationships, transactions. First of all, business people and public figures need to have this information. The rest is also useful to know, but it is not so critical.
Astrology pays more attention to the retrograde of the three planets closest to us - Mercury, Venus and Mars.

Mercury
Mercury has at least three retrograde periods of approximately 24 days each year.
During the period of the retrograde Mercury in communication, there are constant overlays, people misinterpret information, distort it, or tend to deceive, keep back, hide. This does not always happen consciously, more often a person does not have all the information, without knowing it himself. The purchased item may quickly break down, require repair or additional costs for its operation. Letters and documents can get lost, phones, appliances, cars can break down, people can disappear from your horizon. Critical bugs in contracts are found that require significant effort to fix.
At this time, it is better to review everything that has been done in the last 3.5 months: take stock, search for missing things, you should turn inward, think of old ideas, return to communication with old friends, buddies.
What is not recommended to do - what is better to try to avoid:
- sign contracts, make deals (errors, typos are possible)
- go to work (the first working day), information will be revealed that will change your attitude to this type of activity, to the authorities
- buy phones, appliances, cars (hidden defects will be revealed)
- get acquainted (acquaintances will be short-term)
- start a new business, register a company, get married (communication with a marriage or business partner will not satisfy you, intrigues, distrust)
- appoint conferences, holidays, important meetings on these days (many will not be able to attend)
- send important documents, write in any way (may get lost)
- trips can be empty
What is recommended to do - what is worth striving for:
- look for missing things
- put things in order in letters, documents, files, libraries
- restore broken ties with friends, colleagues, acquaintances, relatives
- to finish everything that was postponed "into a distant box"
- reflect on recurring situations
- dig into old papers, sort, throw out unnecessary trash
- take notes
- you can buy only what you have long wanted to buy, but it was not possible
- think about ideas that you can start after the return of Mercury to direct motion.
Mercury retrograde in 2014:
from February 07 to February 28
from 07 June to 01 July
from October 04 to October 25

Venus
Venus retrograde lasts approximately 40 days and occurs every 19 months.
The period of retrograde Venus is characterized by instability in likes, dislikes and people's attitudes towards values. It is unfavorable for marriage, engagement, and the first acquaintance with Venus retrograde is unlikely to lead to long-term and lasting relationships. The fact is that at this time people have an idea of ​​what and who they really like. And if partnership relations arose in such an environment, then both partners will now and then think: did I choose the right one?
For the same reason, it is not recommended to buy jewelry during Venus retrograde, valuable, beautiful, fashionable things - in general, everything that is used to please the aesthetic tastes of the buyer, for pleasure and entertainment. After Venus turns direct, your tastes will stabilize, but in what direction is completely impossible to know while she is retrograde. So it turns out: they paid a lot of money for some thing, and now you don’t like it ...
Retrograde Venus in 2014:
from December 21, 2013 to January 31, 2014

Mars
The retrograde period of Mars is 2.5 months and happens once every 2 years.
At a time when Mars draws its zigzag in the sky, a person confuses his ideas about how and where to apply his strength, how to use energy. Often at this time old conflicts flare up again. However, it has been observed: the side that started the war with retrograde Mars usually loses.
At this time, it is not recommended to start a new work, because when Mars is retrograde, we all do not have a very clear idea of ​​\u200b\u200bhow exactly we would like to spend our energy. And vice versa, if you have been toiling at a hateful job for a long time and you do not have enough determination to slam the door, retrograde Mars will help you part with what is outdated and outdated.
It is undesirable to start a project with a significant expenditure of energy when Mars is retrograde: there are very many chances that after the restoration of the direct movement of Mars, you will find many errors in the alignment of forces.
Retrograde Mars in 2014:
from March 01 to May 20

Jupiter
At this time, the speed of progress in government structures decreases. During this period, an old question or problem may “surface”. During Jupiter retrograde, we strive to be guided by our internal laws and principles, rather than the rules established by society. It allows each of us to expand our inner wisdom and deepen our personal life experiences. This is the time when you can objectively look at yourself from the outside and note what and where you need to improve further. Stop criticizing someone else's religion, condemning the ethical structure of modern society and imposing your philosophy of life. It is better to revise your own value system, include in it the important things that you forgot about, remove the unnecessary. Retrograde Jupiter sets the task of finding one's calling, enriching one's inner world, and spiritual growth.
Retrograde Jupiter:
from November 07, 2013 to March 06, 2014
from December 09, 2014 to April 08, 2015

Saturn
Delays in events and disruptions in plans become a normal part of life when Saturn is in a retrograde position for about 4.5 months. In general, this is a period of inhibition, delays and delays, this is the time when external circumstances can offer a mountain of work that needs to be redone, refined and brought to perfection. The need to spend extra time on important things and the inability to complete them quickly will upset you, because every minute is worth its weight in gold! But you still have to adjust to the expectation of moving forward. You should relax a little. A persistent desire to solve your problems will only increase their number. Now is not the time for bold steps and experiments. Instead, use this time to consolidate what you have been working on for a long time. This retreat will teach you to remain calm and properly distribute your time. Self-discipline and systematic thinking will help you successfully solve problems that get in your way. If you show a certain diligence and patience, then when Saturn comes out of the retrograde movement, you will be rewarded for your work and humility.
Retrograde Saturn in 2014:
from March 03 to July 20

Uranus
When Uranus is retrograde, it awakens the need to break tradition, heightening your desire to be one and only. This is the best time for your self-expression. Retro Uranus is a rich source for new ideas and experiments. The media is best suited to bring new progressive ideas to many people. The retro Uranus period is great for using ingenuity, creativity and originality in judgment. Uniqueness, unconventionality will be the best allies on the path to success in any business.
Retrograde Uranus in 2014:
from July 22 to December 22

Neptune
This is the time when the border between reality and illusion becomes barely visible, and the dream can come true. Take this time to delve into your fantasies - for example, write down what you dream about in a personal diary. Your dreams will speak louder and clearer than usual. Inner striving can lead to penetration into your inner world.
Retrograde Neptune in 2014:
from June 09 to November 16

Pluto
This is the cleanup period. Finding the truth within yourself can be relentless. But careful analysis of what you need and what you don't will help you get rid of everything you don't need. Losses or emptiness in the soul can disorient you for a while, deprive you of support in life, but this is how Pluto tests your ability to be true to your destiny.
Retrograde Pluto in 2014:
from April 15 to September 23