How To Get Through The Planetary Retrogrades For The Rest Of 2024
Yep the retrograde action has been a difficult bear to work past. I’m writing this now in September because things are getting more bumpy in effort to try to shake us loose from old habits, people, beliefs, and patterns. It’s time to break free. Some do not necessarily want to release their grip on their world. The problem is, if it hasn’t been working then you realize it may be time for a big ole change whether you want it or not.
Retrogrades make us look deeper into ourselves and into how we’ve ended up where we are right now. What did we do repeatedly that just didn’t do well for us? Yes, there are some things I think you can think of. Everyone can do this! If you can’t… there are the retrogrades that will do it for you.
Now… here we are freshly into September. We just got out of a particularly difficult Mercury Retrograde. It began being in Leo and that was trying to push us into taking some action instead of sitting back think about things. Leo doesn’t like sitting around.
Around August 22nd or so, Mercury then pushed further back into Cancer. This caused things to feel very tense on a deep emotional level. You went from thinking about what you can do to be active in your goals but now you’re feeling overwhelmed and unable to do much of anything.
If you were suddenly just pooped and feeling like you can’t get anything done OR it was a HUGE task to do just the mundane; you know what I am talking about here. To myself personally; it felt as though I was exhausted by absolutely everything and was merely existing. It felt like why bother… just get through the day and go back to sleep.
Now we’re still dealing with a little shadow period after Mercury finally went direct again. We felt a little release and recharge when it started moving forward but we still have a day or two here and there that feel close to the same as it was while retrograde.
Luckily we are not staying there. But wait… there’s more? As much as I’d like to tell you that everything will be rainbows and butterflies now; we’re not done! Kids… we also have other planets in retrograde that are pulling us to make huge… I mean MASSIVE changes. They may not be changes we are comfortable with making either.
These changes may include relocating, changing jobs, divorcing, or simply ending a relationship whether it be romantic, family, or friendships. Yes, it’s during the time we’re going through a rough Presidential Election as well. Oy vey! This is just complicated… or so it feels.
You will still have days where you feel absolutely fit to be tied. You’re just not feeling the release. I 100% feel where you are coming from. Let me explain which planets they are and what kind of change they are inspiring. I get that it doesn’t feel inspiring but this change being pushed is for the greater good for you and for humanity as a whole.
One of the planets in active retrograde is Neptune. It started at the beginning of July and will last through until around the 7th of December. It’s in his native sign of Pisces. This creates a good time for using creativity and coming up with amazing ideas. It inspires you to do what you can to make your dreams a reality.
When it’s retrograde though… it may be difficult to navigate what is real and what is fiction. This affects relationships, jobs, and other facets of your life. You have to totally rely on facts and your intuition to help keep you grounded. There definitely opportunities that may arise but you’ve got to trust your gut to know if it’s legit or not.
It’s a time for truly sitting down and reviewing what you’ve done in your life so far. What have you done to get you closer to your dreams? What do you still need to do to get there? This is the time to reflect on everything before you physically start taking steps toward the bigger goal in your life. If you have no goals, this is pushing you to create some attainable goals. It’s healthy to have goals.
Another planet in Retrograde is Saturn. This is one of the tougher ones. This one has been going since around June 30th. It will remain Retrograde until November 15th. It’s been in Pisces just like Neptune. Saturn however, is one that deals with your relationships and your feelings about them. This is one that could cause you to realize that some relationships are no longer worth it.
It’s like taking a microscope and truly looking at your relationships. Are the people that surround you giving off the right “vibes” are some showing their true colors. What’s best for you? Are these people going to be in your path going forward or is it time to let go of them? These are difficult questions to answer and even harder to decide. Saturn is pushing you to finally see who is and who isn’t going to be in your life going into the future.
When I mentioned breakups or endings of relationships… Saturn definitely plays a hefty role in this. You have to do what is best for your Soul and Saturn tries to help you to see that. It may not feel that way but it’s for your ultimate best when Saturn kicks you into gear in removing people who no longer serve a higher purpose in your life.
Up next is Pluto Retrograde in Capricorn. Look the best way I can describe this one is “I’ve given you so much time to make the changes you need to make but now whatever you haven’t done anything with; I’m going to make the changes for you and you probably will not like the way I do it”. Truly this retrograde is a kick in the butt… no lies.
This one is a tough cookie and Pluto is correct. In most cases we do not like how the change happens but it’s our own fault for not having made the changes on our own. This could be finally saying goodbye to a marriage or romantic relationship that has been toxic to the soul. It could also be a friendship that just isn’t giving you the love and hope you once had.
You may find out how ugly some of your family members are but you stayed with them because you felt they’re blood so you have to. No… family is also a choice we are entitled to make. If you have family members that are toxic for you, it’s time to cut them off with love. Tell them you love them and wish them all the best, always but you’ve got to do your own thing.
As far as jobs… you’ve not been getting paid well, you’re feeling stuck, the boss is a jerk, or you just aren’t happy. It’s time to quit and do something else. Start your own business, find a better paying job, start a new career, do something different for “Pete’s Sake” or Pluto will cause you to get fired, get dumped, etc… Trust me it’s better for YOU to do it. It’s up to you how it goes down. Right now Pluto is moving things and you can either get on board or get out of the way. It’s up to you.
Finally… Uranus Retrograde. This one just began on September 1st! It’s currently in Taurus. Some like to joke about Uranus but honestly, I find it to be pretty eye opening. It’ brings about random people, situations, and changes to your life. It could be really amazing things, people, or places OR it’s like oh man… this sucks.
The thing to always remember about Uranus is that you need to “expect the unexpected” and roll with it. Sometimes changes appear and at first you’re hesitant but you realize that it’s amazing! The same is true with new people that come into your life.
Heck you could be waiting in line at the grocery store and suddenly someone starts talking to you that you feel like you’ve known forever. This could forge a new friendship, new job, or partnership. You just never know what will happen when Uranus is doing it’s thing.
Now when it comes to Uranus Retrograding, it does tend to mean being more introspective, more reflective, and more “inner work”. You could wake up one day and randomly think “I need a different job now!” and so you start taking steps toward making that happen.
Yes, this Retrograde can inspire you out of nowhere to do things you wouldn’t ordinarily do. Changes are scary but sometimes they’re fantastic! Random messages can come to you from the living or from the dead. Loved ones can come through to you via another person or in dreams. Messages are everywhere and you’re being asked to be mindful to stay open minded. That means when you see a message and you feel something… you need to trust it’s for you.
While Retrogrades have a bad rap sometimes, they can also inspire us and make us better people who can use our potential to build a better future for ourselves and for others. While these changes are going on, just remember to love yourself and be gentle.
I suggest doing meditation, Reiki, or listen to Isochronic music. These are subliminal messages of healing, love, manifesting, etc. You can find loads of them on YouTube. If you’re like me and cannot seem to meditate on your own, I suggest the “I AM” videos. All you have to do is sit, relax, and listen. The work is being done for you.
You need to also be open to changes that will take you to better places, have better relationships, have incredible healing, and live a better life in general. Yep, I get it. Retrogrades FEEL rough. Yes… they absolutely do but if we want to break down what isn’t working, we have to actually experience it and learn from it.
Clearly each planet is going to inspire and change things differently for each person. If you would like to know more about how the Retrogrades are meant to affect you, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I do readings for this all the time. I can look at your chart and see where the Retrogrades are hitting in your life.
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Stay calm, do the best you can, and get rest when you can. It’s ok to be tired and want to sleep. Our bodies force us to rest when we’ve had too much. It’s absolutely natural. Don’t beat yourself up or call yourself lazy if you aren’t particularly productive for a day or a few.
Self-Care is VERY important and necessary to get through the Retrogrades. It’s going to be Ok. I’m sending you lots of love, my friends!
~Jen L. Jons~
