☆♥*♥☆2016 Retrograde Planets & Stations☆♥*♥☆

Dear Stargazers, ☆

Each year I compile a list of retrograde planets and stations for the upcoming year.  This free list is a useful learning tool for readers to follow along in viewing their natal charts.  It is also an important reference point for Astrologers during consultations.  Wishing you all a prosperous 2016! Enjoy!

Jan. 5, 2016                Mercury retrograde  01° Aquarius 00’
Jan 25, 2016               Mercury direct          14° Capricorn 58’

April 28, 2016           Mercury retrograde  23° Taurus 34’
May 22, 2016             Mercury direct          14° Taurus 21’ 

Aug. 3, 2016              Mercury retrograde  29° Virgo 03’

Sept. 22, 2016            Mercury direct          14° Virgo 49’ 

Dec. 19, 2016             Mercury retrograde 15° Capricorn 06’

Jan. 8, 2017                Mercury direct          28° Sagittarius 59’ 

April 17, 2016            Mars retrograde        08° Sagittarius 53’ 

June 29, 2016             Mars direct                23° Scorpio 03’ 

Jan. 8, 2016                Jupiter retrograde     23° Virgo 14'

May 9, 2016               Jupiter direct             13° Virgo 15'

Mar. 25, 2016              Saturn retrograde    16° Sagittarius 24’
Aug. 13, 2016             Saturn direct              09° Sagittarius 46’ 

June 27, 2016             Chiron retrograde    25° Pisces 14'

Dec. 1, 2016               Chiron direct             20° Pisces 41’

July 29, 2016              Uranus retrograde    24° Aries 30’

Dec. 29, 2016             Uranus direct             20° Aries 33’ 

June 13, 2016             Neptune retrograde  12° Pisces 02’
Nov. 20, 2016             Neptune direct          09° Pisces14’

April 18, 2016            Pluto retrograde       17° Capricorn 29’
Sept. 26, 2016            Pluto direct                14° Capricorn 55’ 

Aug 31, 2016              Ceres retrograde      05° Taurus 23'

Dec 10, 2016              Ceres direct               21° Aries 08'

June 21, 2016             Pallas retrograde       07° Pisces 19'

Oct. 17, 2016              Pallas direct               18° Aquarius 52'

Mar. 2, 2016               Juno retrograde         15° Scorpio 10’

June. 22, 2016            Juno direct                 29° Libra 24'

Dec. 02, 2016             Vesta Retrograde      05°  Leo 43'

Mar 06, 2017              Vesta direct               20°  Cancer 08'


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☆♥*♥☆2015 Retrograde Planets & Stations☆♥*♥☆

Dear Stargazers, ☆

Each year I compile a list of retrograde planets and stations for the upcoming year.  This free list is a useful learning tool for readers to follow along in viewing their charts.  It is also an important reference point for Astrologers during consultations.  Enjoy!

Jan. 21, 2015              Mercury retrograde  17° Aquarius 02’
Feb. 11, 2015              Mercury direct          01° Aquarius 19’

May 19, 2015             Mercury retrograde 13° Gemini 08’
June 11, 2015             Mercury direct          04° Gemini 05’ 

Sept. 17, 2015            Mercury retrograde 15° Libra 53’

Oct. 9, 2015                Mercury direct          00° Libra 56’ 

July 25, 2015              Venus retrograde      00° Virgo 46’

Sept. 6, 2015              Venus direct              14° Leo 23’ 

Dec. 8, 2014               Jupiter retrograde     22° Leo 37'

April 8, 2015             Jupiter direct             12° Leo 35'

Mar. 14, 2015             Saturn retrograde      04° Sagittarius 55’
Aug. 1, 2015               Saturn direct              16° Scorpio 38’ 

June 24, 2015             Chiron retrograde     21° Pisces 32'

Nov. 28, 2015             Chiron direct             16° Pisces 57’

July 26, 2015              Uranus retrograde    20° Aries 30’

Dec. 26, 2015             Uranus direct             16° Aries 33’ 

June 12, 2015             Neptune retrograde  09° Pisces 49’
Nov. 18, 2015             Neptune direct          07° Pisces 01’

April 17, 2015            Pluto retrograde        15° Capricorn 32’
Sept. 23, 2015            Pluto direct                 10° Capricorn 59’ 

June 3, 2015               Ceres retrograde       09° Aquarius 12'

Sept. 4, 2015              Ceres direct                25° Capricorn 06'

April 20, 2015            Pallas retrograde       00° Capricorn 26'

Aug. 3, 2015               Pallas direct               11° Sagittarius 39'

Dec. 16, 2014             Juno retrograde         17° Leo 17’

Mar. 12, 2015             Juno direct                 03° Leo 14'

Aug. 12, 2015             Vesta Retrograde      13°  Aries 25'

Nov. 13, 2015             Vesta direct               28°  Pisces 35'

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☆♥*♥☆2014 Retrogrades & Planet Stations☆♥*♥☆

Dear Stargazers, ☆

It has been a long time since I have posted to this blog. More will be shared in the coming months about what I have learned the last couple of years.  

In the meantime, here is a free list of 2014 Retrogrades and Planetary Stations for your reference. 

Happy Holidays!

February 6, 2014      Mercury retrograde 03° Pisces 15’
February 28, 2014    Mercury direct         18° Aquarius 10’

June 7, 2014              Mercury retrograde 03° Cancer 09’
July 2, 2014               Mercury direct         24° Gemini 23’ 

October 4, 2014        Mercury retrograde 02° Scorpio 17’

October 24, 2014      Mercury direct         17° Libra 04’ 

December  21, 2013  Venus retrograde    28° Capricorn 58’

January 31, 2014      Venus direct            13° Capricorn 34’ 

March 1, 2014           Mars retrograde       27° Libra 31’

May 20, 2014             Mars direct               09° Libra 01'

November 7, 2013    Jupiter retrograde    20° Cancer 30'

March 6, 2014          Jupiter direct            10° Cancer 26' 

December 8, 2014     Jupiter retrograde    22° Leo 37'

April 8, 2015             Jupiter direct            12° Leo 35'

March 2, 2014          Saturn retrograde     23° Scorpio 19’
July 20, 2014            Saturn  direct            16° Scorpio 38’ 

June 20, 2014           Chiron retrograde    17° Pisces 42'

November 23, 2014 Chiron direct            13° Pisces 07’

July 22, 2014            Uranus retrograde   16° Aries 13’

December 21, 2014  Uranus direct            12° Aries 34’ 

June 9, 2014              Neptune retrograde 07° Pisces 35’
November 16, 2014  Neptune direct         04° Pisces 47’

April 14, 2014           Pluto retrograde      13° Capricorn 34’
September 23, 2014   Pluto direct             10° Capricorn 59’  

December 16, 2014    Juno retrograde      17° Leo 17’

March 12, 2014          Juno direct              03° Leo 14'

February 27, 2014     Ceres retrograde     01° Scorpio 53'

June 2, 2014               Ceres direct             18° Libra 32'

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☆♥☆ 2011 Retrogrades & Direct Planetary Stations ☆♥☆

by Lorraine Valente

Hi Everyone,

At the end of the year I'll compile a list of retrograde planets and Moon cycles for the upcoming year.  If you already know your birthchart, this list is a helpful guide.  Simply print it out and highlight any retrograde or stationing degrees that correspond to degrees in your chart.  If there are no corresponding degrees, pay attention to the houses in which any planet passes through. It's being resent for those who didn't receive it first time around. Here is the first of two lists, Retrogrades & Direct Planetary Stations for 2011.

Mercury 
March 30, 2011 Mercury turned retrograde 24° Aries 18 ’ R
April 23, 2011 Mercury turns direct 12° Aries 53 ’ D

August 3, 2011 Mercury turns retrograde 01° Virgo 12’ R
August 26, 2011 Mercury turns direct 18° Leo 45’ D

November 24, 2011 Mercury turns retrograde 20° Sagittarius 06' R
December 14, 2011 Mercury turns direct 03° Sagittarius 51’ D

Venus
There aren't any 2011 Retrogrades

Mars
There aren't any 2011 Retrogrades

Jupiter
August 30, 2011 Jupiter turns retrograde 10° Taurus 21’ R
December 25, 2011 Jupiter turns direct 00° Taurus 22’ D

Saturn
January 26, 2011 Saturn turns retrograde 17° Libra 13’ R
June 13, 2011 Saturn turns direct 10° Libra 26’ D

Chiron
June 8, 2011 Chiron turns retrograde 21° Pisces 27’ R
November 10, 2011 Chiron turns direct 16° Pisces 41' D

Uranus
July 10, 2011 Uranus turns retrograde 4° Aries 33’ R
December 10, 2011 Uranus turns direct 00° Aries 38’ D

Neptune
June 3, 2011 Neptune turns retrograde 00° Pisces 55’ R
November 9, 2011 Neptune turns direct 28° Aquarius 08’ D

Pluto
April 9, 2011 Pluto turns retrograde 07° Capricorn 30’ R
September 16, 1011 Pluto turns direct 04° Capricorn 17’ D

Juno
January 20, 2011 Juno turns retrograde 29° Virgo 42'
May 3, 2011 Juno turns direct 14° Virgo 00'

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☆♥*♥☆ Chiron ☆♥*♥☆

by Lorraine Valente

CHIRON: The Wounded Healer, Centaur, Half Man-Horse, Teacher, Mentor, Eternal, Wisdom, Seeker, Maverick, Bizarre Reversals, Marriage indicator, Ankles, Calves, Spasms.

MYTH: The centaurs of Greek mythology are creatures that are part human and part horse. They are usually portrayed with the torso and head of a human, and the body of a horse. Centaurs are the followers of the wine god Dionysus and are well known for drunkenness and carrying off helpless young maidens. They inhabited Mount Pelion in Thessaly, northern Greece. According to one myth, they are the offspring of Ixion, the king of Lapithae (Thessaly), and a cloud. He had arranged a tryst with Hera, but Zeus got wind of it and fashioned a cloud into Hera's shape. Therefore, the Centaurs are sometimes called Ixionidae. Centaurs are notorious for their bestial behavior on the wedding of Pirithous, king of the Lapiths. They violated the female guests and attempted to abduct the bride. What followed was a bloody battle, after which they were driven from Thessaly. An exception was the kind and wise centaur Chiron, the teacher of the Greek heroes Jason and Achilles.

Chiron was born a centaur and his mother rejected him. His parents Hera & Zeus were repulsed by their new son’s image and abandoned him. Chiron’s first wound was psychological ~ one of abandonment, rejection, and a perpetual longing for the love and “relationship” to his parents, especially that of his mother.

Later, Chiron’s physical wound was in his foot, ankle, inner calf and thigh, injured by a poison arrow, affecting his mobility. Sagittarians (horses) need lots of freedom to roam around. When that freedom is restricted or there is a “perceived” threat to loss of freedom then Chiron/Sagittarius really feels wounded. There can’t be anything worse than being trapped in a physical body that doesn’t feel right or possess the inability to fully express its wants and desires. As a result, Chiron spent much time in his cave studying the Stars, medicine, spirituality, mathematics and music. He utilized these disciplines to heal others and, in turn, heal himself; hence, the Wounded Healer archetype. The astrological glyph or symbol for the sign of Sagittarius is just that; a Centaur holding a bow and arrow pointed to the heavens, and into the distance. Healing the first psychic wound coupled with the physical wound symbolizes the mind, body, spirit connection. Alternative and holistic methods of healing are suggested, particularly chiropractic which became widespread after Chiron's discovery on November 1, 1977.

One of Chiron’s life lessons is relinquishing painful memories from childhood. Because Chiron is immortal, his pain and suffering is eternal. Much of his pain was of his own making. When we are able to heal our primary wound (s) in life, we are usually able to offer that experience to assist others with similar woundedness., and, in turn, heal our self. That is if we choose this path. Oftentimes, people can be in so much emotional pain and turmoil, or have not forgiven their parents, others or themselves, they choose to harm others as a projection of their own unmet needs. A vicious, repetitive cycle ensues and an attraction to others to play out ones life dramas or create a crisis of experience is drawn.

As Chiron matured, he became quite the wise teacher (Sagittarius/Jupiter) Shaman and Healer. The placement of Chiron in the chart shows your deepest wound by house position. Aspects it makes to other planets, and house cusps (the divisions of the signs) in your birth chart offers additional expression. This is also the place to find your greatest strengths, ability to heal others, and where you're able to exert or project this knowledge out into the environment. Aspects Chiron makes with other planets and asteroids provides additional clues and messages.

Chiron connections are very significant in synastry. Synastry is the comparison of two birth charts that shows compatibility and relationship dynamics with another individual. When people enter into relationships where there is a strong Chiron connection, the relationship takes on a fated quality. Research has confirmed Chiron as a marriage or partnership indicator. Bizarre reversals and adjustments in relationships or between the charts of individuals are also possible. However, relationships indicated by Chiron are usually not easy at first. The difficulties inherent in Chironic relationships must be overcome for the personal growth of both individuals. That is the true test of Chiron’s placement in relationships.

Tell me that we belong together,
Dress it up with the trappings of love.
I'll be captivated,
I'll hang from your lips,
Instead of the gallows of heartache that hang from above.
I'll be your crying shoulder,
I'll be love's suicide
I'll be better when I'm older,
I'll be the greatest fan of your life.
- I'll Be by Edwin McCain

According to Melanie Reinhart’s publication Chiron: The Healing Journey, Chiron has been described as the link between the Inner and Outer Planets and it is the identification of the Chironian issues in ones life that assists with linking Inner and Outer Planets and thus the integration of the Soul and Personality.

In psychological terms, Chiron is the Inner Teacher to whom we owe our allegiance. The cluster of astrological ingredients surrounding it may symbolize the tests, disciplines and ordeals which unfold under the tutelage of this Inner Teacher, whose path is Life itself, whether or not this includes following a particular spiritual tradition. Major crises of learning experiences can be reflected by any factor in the horoscope, but they are likely to be interpreted and processed in a manner congruent with the Chiron configuration. We also have to remember that Chiron represents the Wound/The Wounder/The Healer in the chart. 

Some will be more sensitive to Chiron’s energies than others. According to Melanie Reinhardt, if there are one or more of the conditions below, Chiron may be considered focal in a particular horoscope; in this person’s life Chironian themes may be dominant and will be strongly activated when any outer planet transits part of the Chiron configuration.

(a) Chiron conjunct any of the Angles

(b) Chiron conjunct or square the Moons Nodes

(c) Chiron aspecting many planets, especially if the Sun, Moon and/or Asc Ruler are among them

(d) Chiron as a focal point according to the shape of the chart .  For examples: as handle of a "bucket shaped chart", or as the leading planet of a "bowl shaped" chart, or in the middle of a stellium, or the Apex of a Yod, or in hard aspect to the midpoint within an empty hemisphere or quadrant.

(e) Sagittarius or Virgo on the MC or ASC.

(f) Chiron in either Sagittarius or Virgo.

(g) A stellium of Planets in Sagittarius or Virgo.

When we add the quality of the Sign in which Chiron is placed, it fills out this description and suggests a "way of being" which supports us in the area of life represented by Chiron’s house, according to Reinhardt. Chiron’s sign position may also show how we seek to protect ourselves from our inner pain, and what we draw on to try to deal with an area of our life which may be blocked. Also, the sign may provide a kind of bandage over our wound (as expressed by Chiron’s house position) and this bandage is often forcibly removed during a strong Chiron transit.

By examining the Chiron configuration, as well as looking into the psychological process and events coinciding with the Chiron cycle in our life, we may be able to assist the healing process by focusing and getting really clear about what's happening, and also of the purpose behind the suffering or crisis.

At present, Chiron is transiting Aquarius, side by side with Neptune enhancing intuition and psychic sensitivities guiding others to adopt spiritual values. Working with the personal issues that Chiron represents in our horoscope provides a means of grounding ourselves in our humanity and also defining our unique contribution to this transition in which we are all participating in at this time.

If you want to learn more about this topic and others, schedule a phone, or e-mail consultation at Fuchsiastars@aol.com. I'm also available via Skype and Facebook.

Thank you, and have a wonderful day!

Lorraine Valente
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References

Melanie Reinhardt’s full interpretation of Chiron. Retrieved from http://www.btinternet.com/~seamaid/Esotericchiron.htm

"Centaurs." Encyclopedia Mythica from Encyclopedia Mythica Online. Retreived from http://www.pantheon.org/articles/c/centaurs.html

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☆♥*♥☆ Happy Birthday Sagittarius ☆♥*♥☆

by Lorraine Valente

Happy Birthday Sagittarius the Archer!
November 22~December 21
Key Phrase for Sagittarius is "I SEEK"

“Faster than a speeding bullet, able to leap tall buildings in a single bound, able to bend steel in his bare hands! Look! Up in the sky! It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s SAGITTARIUS!”  Well, he might as well be! Have you ever known a Sagittarian who didn’t fly? “Planes, Trains and Automobiles” is their credo and where you find Sagittarius.

Sagittarians are often known as the bachelors of the zodiac (along with Libra~!) and make no doubt about it…these guys are smooth and charming. In fact, you might say charm is their middle name, their first name…and their last name too…only thing is by the time you get to figuring out exactly what their last name is, they are GONE. Poof! Jupiter wants to scale mountains, run marathons, and fully develop every bit of potential. Sometimes this means going beyond the limits which is why many Jupiter-born folks believe they're “off limits” or untouchable. Often an urge to align with a greater vision; they possess a unique method of rationalizing and justifying. Sometimes known to have foot-in-mouth-disease; Meaning...Open wide and stick foot in as far as it can go! If you want the truth, nothing but the truth so help you G -d, ask a Sagittarian. They'll blurt it out willingly, with an impish smile, then "perhaps" an apology, if you’re that fortunate. Honesty is an admirable quality and they may be brutally upfront, always knowing exactly where you stand when in their company.

“My stupid mouth, has got me in trouble,
I said too much again,
To a date over dinner yesterday,
And I could see she was offended
She said “well anyway….”
Just dying for a subject change.
Oh, another social casualty
Score one more for me
How could I forget?
Mama said, “think before speaking”
No filter in my head
Oh, what’s a boy to do…..”
~John Mayer~Room for Squares~My Stupid Mouth

Jupiter, Sag’s ruling planet, has a cycle of approximately 12 years. The planet Jupiter is our largest planet and is known to have quite a few Moons! In fact, we aren’t even sure how many Moons (women) Jupiter has because new ones are surfacing and being discovered all the time. That Jupiter was discovered to have so many more moons shouldn’t surprise us because it is the planet of “abundance”. He was also known as a womanizer in mythology. Juno, Jupiter’s wife, was acutely aware his many Moons, , women, were in Jupiter’s life. Whatever Jupiter touches by transit in the chart literally expands in nature. Jupiter bestows wonderful gifts and some have even called him “Santa Claus”. However, you know the expression about too much of a good thing, right? Sometimes Jupiter transits offer financial gain or weight gain! Excessive behavior, exaggeration or over doing it is linked to Jupiter.

According to Ariel Guttman and Kenneth Johnson’s Mythic Astrology, correlations between Chiron, Jupiter and Sagittarius are apparent. It was known that Jupiter spent most of his time pursuing his many love interests. The question of faithfulness always surfaces when discussing the sign of Sagittarius because Sagittarians are always searching or wanting the next adventure, particularly if it is outdoors. They are usually committed to their current partner and that isn’t usually the issue. “But how LONG they can sustain themselves in that commitment is another question. “Til Death do us part” is not a credo that Sagittarians hold dear (unless the chart contains strong Juno or Cancer symbolism)..and when pushed against the wall to say those words they usually tremble”.

Sagittarius’ polar opposite (9th house~higher educations, beliefs, philosophies, legal matters, publishing and teaching) is the mutable, air sign Gemini (3rd house~thoughts, communication, perception, siblings, early education including teachers, short distance travel and automobiles). The integration and forming of philosophies and beliefs are some areas of life for Sagittarius, also contingent upon other areas of the birth chart. When under stress each sign operates through the most negative characteristics of their polar opposite, the sign 180 degrees opposite itself. In this case, when under stress, Sagittarius may appear just like mutable, airy Gemini, ruled by Mercury and becomes scattered, fickle, and non-committal.

During Jupiter transits or if Jupiter is significantly placed in the natal, you may experience benefit, fortune, or excess. For instance, my Jupiter in Libra is located in the 11th house of friends, associations, counseling, and hopes and wishes. This is an area of my life where I feel most “fortunate” since I’ve always had the most wonderful friends and have been fortunate in the ability to utilize Astrology in guiding others. In the sign of Libra, equality in a partnership is a priority.

Where is Sagittarius in your chart?  Jupiter? 

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Lorraine Valente
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