Why do Planets Retrograde? Should we be afraid of them?

Often, people are curious about the retrograde motion of planets. They become afraid, but every retrograde do not affect natives badly. To understand it, let us first understand what is retrograde?

Typically planets shift eastwardly, but when this course of action reverses, they move back towards the west, this is called retrograde of planet.

Reason for retrogression

When planets circle the Sun faster than the Earth, then they swing around and move backwards for some times, before assuming their natural course. It is retrogression that makes a planet unusual. However, Sun and Moon never retrograde.

Frequency of Retrogression

Mercury retrogrades three times a year, whereas Saturn and Jupiter once a year. Mars and Venus retrograde once every two years. The malefic planets like Rahu and Ketu are always retrograde because they move anticlockwise.

Effects of Retrogression

Now, when planets move in the opposite direction, then naturally, their effect will also be adverse to their nature. So, how does the backward step by planets affects natives? Retrogression may make planets strong, but not necessarily better. The effect of the planets changes with their movement in the natal chart and by transit.The natives may not know how to control their energy. A straight-thinking person may suddenly become confused. A debilitated planet, if retrograde, acts as an exalted one and an exalted planet act as a debilitated one. It all depends upon the Nakshatra, sign, and house in which retrograde happens, and the key is to know ways to deal with retrogression.

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