See the week-by-week feature, This Week in Astrology , for astrological information about the current week, as well as day-by-day overviews of current cosmic energy.
See also Today in Astrology blog. See also The Astrology of The following is a quick-glance calendar of planetary events in Details follow the chart. Times in this chart are Eastern Time. What is Mercury Retrograde?
2019 Planetary Overview
Three, and sometimes four, times a year, the planet Mercury appears to be moving backwards in the sky for a period of approximately 3 weeks.
Retrograde-station-direct cycles are essentially illusions that result from our point of view from Earth, simply because the Earth is also orbiting the Sun at a different speed than the other planets. Mercury turns retrograde more frequently than any other planet.
It can never be more than 28 degrees from the Sun, and whenever it reaches its furthest distance from the Sun, it changes direction. As the planet of communication, Mercury retrograde tends to breed a certain level of confusion.
Mercury has rulership over such things as speaking, negotiating, buying and selling, listening, formal contracts, documents, travel, the mail and shipping, and so forth. All of these areas of life are affected when Mercury is functioning in a sluggish state.
Decision-making is challenged during Mercury retrograde. Needless to say, it is not advised to sign contracts, engage in important decision-making, or launch a new business. Delays and challenges are more probable with Mercury retrograde. This period is best used for re-organizing and reflecting. Watch what you say, because it may not come out, or be received, the way you intended.
Double-check that the person who uttered those words really meant it the way you thought they did! Mercury is retrograde from October 31 to November 20, , in the sign of Scorpio.
Graphs and data from the excellent Day Watch software. Read more about Mercury Retrograde. Where is Mercury Retrograde transiting by house in your natal chart? Does it conjunct a natal planet, your Ascendant, or Midheaven? Read interpretations of Mercury Retrograde in Transit for a more personalized meaning of the transit cycle.
What is Venus Retrograde?
Occasionally, Venus appears to be moving backwards in the sky. Venus is Retrograde approximately days every 18 months. As the planet of love and values, Venus retrograde periods are times when we re-assess what—and who—we value. It is a period that most astrologers consider inopportune for getting married or starting a new relationship.
Brand new financial undertakings are not advised during this period as well. There may be delays or confusion in relationships and financial affairs. Read more about Venus Retrograde cycles. What is Mars Retrograde? Occasionally, Mars appears to be moving backwards in the sky. When Mars is in its retrograde cycle, we are forced to re-assess our current projects, our approach to getting what we want, and our desire nature.
Rather than directly asserting our desires, we tend towards introspection. We can be hesitant about taking action, second-guessing our instincts or our natural impulses rather than acting upon them. Jupiter is retrograde in from April 10 to August 11, , in the sign of Sagittarius.
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Saturn is retrograde in from April 29th to September 18th, , in the sign of Capricorn. Uranus completes its retrograde that began on August 7, , in on January 6th, , and will retrograde again in August Uranus is retrograde from August 11th, , until January 10th, , in the sign of Taurus.
Neptune is retrograde in from June 21st to November 27th, , in the sign of Pisces. Pluto is retrograde in from April 24th to October 2nd, , in the sign of Capricorn.
See more years of transiting chart patterns. See the Eclipses page for more information about current and upcoming eclipses.
Astrological Aspects
The following is a January 1st, chart with 0 Aries houses. Note that the year begins at different times around the world and the chart will be a little different in different areas. Outer planet transits in the year , excerpted from the Day Watch Report Package. In the Day Watch report package, the following transits are mixed with personal transits.
This is a broad time for taking that second look at what life seemed to offer, or that it claimed to promise. The answers, in general, will be for the moment that optimism fails — hopes lead to disappointment and a lot of other confusions that result from both unclear desires and fuzzy thinking.
After the Moon has made its last major aspect before changing signs, the Void of Course phase begins. Therefore, in our example, if the opposition to the Sun is the last aspect the Moon will make before it changes signs in this case, moves to 0 degrees Taurus , the Moon will enter the Void of Course phase at 26 degrees Aries until 0 degrees Taurus in our example.
According to theory, most activities should be initiated when the Moon is not Void of Course. Therefore, if possible, one should avoid going on a first date, a job interview, starting a business or project, and so forth, during the Void of Course Moon.
When is the Moon Void of Course? Refer to our chart below for the current months. Notice that our charts show the last major applying aspect the Moon makes before changing signs for example, it squares Mars.
The date and time the Moon changes sign are shown in the chart. If you are interested in timing the initiation of a project or important activity according to a favorable Moon position, you should consider 2 major factors:. In addition to the nature of the aspect, the nature of the planet that the Moon is aspecting should be considered.
It will describe the circumstances surrounding your undertaking. Another important timing factor involves the phase of the Moon. As a general principle, starting a project is more favorable during the waxing period of the Moon from New Moon to Full Moon. You will want to conclude projects or do preparation work for a new project not start a new one during the waning phase of the Moon from Full Moon to New Moon.
Mercury enters Capricorn
Each phase of the Moon is associated with a particular power or purpose. The New Moon is a time to begin new things, to be spontaneous. The Crescent Moon phase is an information-gathering phase, and a time to implement initial plans. The First Quarter Moon is a confrontational period when problems should be addressed, and laying of the foundations of plans is favorable.
The Gibbous Moon phase is a time to make adjustments and refinements. The Full Moon Phase is a time for fulfillment. It is a point of unveiling and revealing.
The Disseminating Moon phase is a social period and a time when sharing and understanding is highlighted. The Last Quarter Moon is a time of letting go, and the Balsamic Moon phase is a time of rest and reflection. In Aries , quick actions that yield immediate results. Undertakings that involve the self and the personality.
Staying power may be lacking. Self-assertion, taking on challenges, beginning short-term projects. In Taurus , substantial and material actions that yield solid results. Financial activities, and those involving personal possessions, applying for a loan, beginning a potentially long-term relationship, music, home decor.
In Gemini , mental and communicative actions, and more than one activity at once.
Reading, learning, letters and emails, errands. In Cancer , domestic activities, those that involve awareness of personal needs. Home decor, family get-togethers. In Leo , creative activities, activities involving children, generous undertakings, undertakings in which personal recognition is desired, and risk-taking.
In Virgo , mental pursuits, work activities, services, and routines. Activities that would benefit from tending to details. In Libra , relationship issues, activities involving teamwork and cooperation, activities that involve self-examination, activities related to beauty.
In Scorpio , taxes, accounting, intimacy issues, psychological examinations, research, self-examination, getting rid of old things. In Capricorn , long-term activities that yield slow but steady results, practical undertakings, career issues, making a business plan, practical investments.
In Aquarius , unusual or radical undertakings, social pursuits, group projects, trying something new, joining a group. In Pisces , imaginative undertakings, mystical or spiritual pursuits, inner development, music and drama, going on a retreat, activities involving water.