Astrological terms used in my horoscopes and daily astrology pages.
Note that you can hover over these words on the actual pages to read these explanations.
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Chiron Rx [ retrograde ]
In 2025, Chiron is retrograde from July 30th forward, and will continue its retrograde into 2026, until January 2nd, 2026. While Chiron is retrograde, we reassess our mental and physical health programs or efforts. -
Jupiter Rx [ retrograde ]
Jupiter is retrograde from October 9th, 2024, to February 4th, 2025. It's not unusual for Jupiter to be retrograde--in fact, this planet is retrograde approximately 32% of the time. Jupiter transits Gemini during its retrograde cycle in 2024-2025. Later in 2025, Jupiter turns retrograde in the sign of Cancer on November 11th, 2025, and will be retrograde until March 10th, 2026. During the retrograde Jupiter period, we might explore different or unusual perspectives, belief systems, or sets of morals. Temporarily, we may not feel as lucky in an outward sense or optimistic. Our enthusiasm for current projects may wane a little as we slow down and re-examine things. This can naturally help us pace ourselves. -
Mars is retrograde [ retrograde ]
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 assert 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. -
Neptune Rx [ retrograde ]
Neptune is often retrograde--approximately 43% of the time! In 2025, Neptune retrogrades from July 4 to December 10. -
Pluto Rx [ retrograde ]
Pluto is retrograde approximately 45% of the time. In 2025, Pluto is retrograde from May 4 to October 13 in Aquarius. -
Saturn Rx [ retrograde ]
In 2025, Saturn is retrograde from July 13 to November 27. Note that Saturn is retrograde approximately 38% of the time. In 2025, Saturn is in Aries and Pisces during its retrograde cycle. During this period..."Slowing down makes sense. Expansion or additions to our existing responsibilities and projects can be stressful now. We need to reduce and simplify. Delays may occur now, but these give us the chance to correct our errors and refine our work." -
Uranus Rx [ retrograde ]
Uranus is retrograde approximately 40% of the time! Uranus is retrograde from September 6th, 2025, to February 3rd, 2026. During the retrograde Uranus cycle, we're less overt with our crusades, rebellions, or freedom-seeking. We might get in touch with has prevented us from living more spontaneously and authentically.
