☆♥*♥☆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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☆♥☆ Planetary Capricorn ☆♥☆

If you have your…

Ascendant in Capricorn: Capricorn rising maintains a serious outer mask. Cautious to commit and spend, you possess a strong personality and self esteem. Capricorn rising folks have difficulty showing or expressing feelings. With Saturn as your ruling planet, you may at times be aloof and pessimistic or ambitious, disciplined and determined.  Old when young, and young when old clearly defines how others see you.  Stunning physical appearance, particularly the facial features~!

Moon in Capricorn: Moon in Capricorn is alert, cautious, determined, and also patient in love. You may be emotionally attracted to someone older or more mature. Known for their dry sense of humor. Sometimes this placement appears unemotional and undemonstrative because it’s difficult to reveal feelings thereby appearing cold.  Self-reliant yet fearful of abandonment.

Mercury in Capricorn: You are methodical, logical, rational, practical and dependable.  When Mercury in Capricorn speaks, others listen as you project an air of authority. May appear serious, detailed and, again, demonstrating a dry sense of humor.

Venus in Capricorn: Cautious in love, this Venus desires a partner to value. Naturally monogamous, this is the placement of one who values loyalty and faithfulness. May be possessive. Sometimes fearing rejection, Venus in Capricorn may turn completely cold. Values creature comforts, material security and desires to provide the same for their loved ones.

Mars in Capricorn: Mars in this sign is energetic and hardy. This sign takes command and likes to maintain a sense of control. Obstinate yet passionate and "hot", and distant, yet sexy and romantic. May attract an older, wiser, or mature mate and at least once in their life, maintain a "secret" love affair.

Jupiter in Capricorn: Ambitious, hard worker, reaching the top through discipline and conservation.  You're not opposed to spending a lot of money on a person or object of desire yet also enjoy saving for a rainy day.

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☆♥*♥☆Planetary Capricorn♥*♥☆

Dear Cosmic Cohorts! ☄    

If you have your…

Ascendant in Capricorn: Capricorn rising maintains a serious outer mask. Cautious to commit and spend, you possess a strong personality and self esteem. Capricorn rising folks have difficult y showing or expressing feelings. With Saturn as your ruling planet, you may at times be aloof and pessimistic or ambitious, disciplined and determined.  Old when young, and young when old clearly defines how others see you.  Stunning physical appearance, particularly the facial features~!

Moon☽  in Capricorn: Moon in Capricorn is alert, cautious, determined, and also patient in love. You may be emotionally attracted to someone older or more mature. Known for their dry sense of humor. Individuals with this placement appear unemotional and undemonstrative because it’s difficult to reveal feelings thereby appearing cold.  Self-reliant yet fearful of abandonment.

Mercury☿in Capricorn: You are methodical, logical, rational, practical and dependable.  When Mercury in Capricorn speaks, others listen as you project an air of authority. May appear serious, detailed and, again, demonstrating a dry sense of humor.

Venus♀ in Capricorn: Cautious in love, desires a partner they value. Naturally monogamous, this is the placement of one who values loyalty and faithfulness. May be possessive. Sometimes fearing rejection, this Venus may turn completely cold. Values creature comforts and material security and desires to provide the same for their loved ones.

Mars♂ in Capricorn: Mars in this sign is energetic and hardy. This sign takes command and likes to maintain a sense of control. You are obstinate, yet passionate and "hot", distant, yet sexy and romantic. May attract an older, wiser, or mature mate and at least once in their life, maintain a "secret" love affair (may even be with a married person).

Jupiter♃ in Capricorn: Jupiter here is ambitious.  You gradually achieve success and notoriety when disciplined.  A good business person, you manage money well, are thrifty when need be yet may be prone to those fleeting moments of extravagance.

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☆ ♥*♥☆2012 Retrogrades & Planetary Stations☆ ♥*♥☆

Dear Cosmic Cohorts, ☄  

(c) Lorraine Valente

For your reference, below is a list of Retrograde Planets and their planetary stations for 2012.  I just realized that this list has been created for you for the past 10 years!  If you would like to see the last 10 year retrograde charts, they are located on the FuchsiaStarsLunarNotesYahoogroups.com files section. This list is highly useful when planning when to begin a project, start a new business or for any electional and chart interpretation purposes. Enjoy!

March 12, 2012   Mercury turns retrograde  06° Aries 49’
April 4, 2012       Mercury turns direct           23° Pisces 51’

July 15, 2012      Mercury turns retrograde 12° Leo 32’
Aug. 8, 2010       Mercury turns direct         01° Leo 25’ 

Nov. 6, 2012       Mercury turns retrograde 04° Sag 14’

Nov. 26, 2012     Mercury turns direct         18° Scorpio 15’ 

May 15, 2012      Venus turns retrograde    23° Gemini 59’

June 27, 2012      Venus turns direct            07° Gemini 29’ 

Jan. 24, 2012      Mars turns retrograde       23° Virgo 05’ 

April 14, 2012    Mars turns direct               03° Virgo 40’

Oct. 4, 2012        Jupiter turns retrograde    16° Gemini 22’

Jan. 30, 2013      Jupiter turns direct             06° Gemini 19’

Feb. 7, 2012       Saturn turns retrograde     29° Libra 30’
June 25, 2012    Saturn turns direct             22° Libra 45’ 

June 12, 2012     Chiron retrograde              09° Pisces 44’

Nov. 14, 2012     Chiron direct                      04° Pisces 58’

July 13, 2012     Uranus turns retrograde  08° Aries 32’

Dec. 13, 2012     Uranus turns direct          04° Aries 36’ 

June 4, 2012      Neptune turns retrograde 03° Pisces 09’
Nov. 11, 2012    Neptune turns direct         00° Pisces 21’

April 10, 2012   Pluto turns retrograde  09° Capricorn 33’
Sept. 18, 2012    Pluto turns direct          06° Capricorn 57’ 

March 25, 2012  Juno retrograde           07° Sagittarius 07’

July 7, 2012        Juno direct                    21° Scorpio 25’

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☆♥*♥☆Happy Birthday Sagittarius ☆♥*♥☆

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'll find Sagittarius.

Sagittarians enjoy the well-known reputation as the bachelors of the zodiac (along with Libra~!) and make no doubt about it…these guys are smoothe and charming. In fact, you might say charm is their middle, first …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. Places to go, things to do and see..... 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 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 myth. Juno, Jupiter’s wife, was acutely awareof his many Moons, “women”, in his life.

Alternately, whatever Jupiter touches by transit 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 Sagittarius/Jupiter.

It was known that Jupiter spent most of his time pursuing his many love interests. The question of faithfulness often surfaces when discussing Sagittarians because they are usually seeking or wanting the next adventure, particularly if it is outdoors. According to Ariel Guttman and Kenneth Johnson’s Mythic Astrology, state that correlation between Chiron, Jupiter, and Sagittarius are apparent. Usually committed to their current partner; yet that is not the primary 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 formation and integration of philosophies and beliefs are of great significance for Sagittarius, contingent upon other areas of the birth chart. When under stress each sign may operate through the most negative characteristics of their polar opposite, the sign 180 degrees opposite itself. In this case, when under stress, Sagittarius may behave similar to mutable, airy Gemini, ruled by Mercury and then behaves scattered, fickle, and non-committal.

During Jupiter transits or if Jupiter is significantly placed in the natal, you may experience benefit, abundance, fortune, or excess. Where does Sagittarius fall in your chart? Jupiter?

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Reprint and updated from FuchsiaStars LunarNotes 2002-2010.

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☆♥*♥☆ Vesta~Sacred Virgin ☆♥*♥☆

Vesta~Asteroid Goddess of Fire, Sacred Virgin, Sister to Ceres
Discovery Date: March 29, 1807

Keywords: Service, Fire, Lamp, Dedication, Commitment, Career or Causes, Focus, Hearth, Dungeon, Basements, Detachment, Kundalini energy, Rituals and Initiations, Fertility, Promiscuity, Celibacy, Teacher or Scholar, Tradition, Contracts, Keeper of Esoteric Wisdom, Sacrifice, Altars and Ceremonial objects, Work commitments, Alternate sexual behaviors, Working to compensate for life's disappointments, Conservation and Safety, Transmute sexual energy for Enlightenment and Liberation.

Romans utilized her eternal fire and chose the Virgins at the age of six (6), before the Saturn square. According to Wikipedia (2010), "the Vestals were committed to the priesthood at a young age (before puberty) and were sworn to celibacy for a period of 30 years. These 30 years were, in turn, divided into three periods of a decade each: ten as students, ten in service, and ten as teachers. Afterwards, they could marry if they chose to do so. However, few took the opportunity to leave their respected role in those luxurious surroundings. Leaving would have also required them to submit to the authority of a man, with all the restrictions placed on women by Roman law." Ironically, when a man married a former Vestal, it was considered a high honor. 
  

A similar myth comes from pre-Hellenistic Greece. The sacred flame guarded by the priestesses symbolized the Kundalini fires of Indian Yoga practice and the secret powers of sexual alchemy. The women tending to the fires were known as Virgins, yet not because they were sexually chaste, because they remained unmarried and belong to no man. There wasn't a desire to be defined or controlled by any man. (don’t you love it??) “Ms. Vesta” was way before her time; perhaps the first woman’s rights activist!
Well, these “virgins” actually served as sacred harlots who sexually gave themselves to strangers. They didn’t use their sexuality to attract a man to marry, or to satisfy their own needs, but to serve a higher purpose through the process of fertilization. They provided a “service” by either servicing males' sexual needs or for the desire to bear a child out of wedlock.  Since the Vestal Virgins were of Queen-like status, the "seeds" planted were a sacred union. Male children born from this union were considered “Kings”.  Author-Astrologer Demetra George, “Asteroid Goddesses", asserts that “Latin Kings were born of a virgin mother with no known father or to be the son of the God. In fact, many of the Kings of early Rome were the sons of Vestal Virgins”.
Click here for more info: Vestal  VirginFast forward to 2011. Childless couples hire sexual surrogates, for a fee, to conceive children and birth children. Are there not male prostitutes too? In our culture, it has become commonplace to collect sperm from hired donor males for artificial insemination. Actually, artificial insemination dates back to the early 1900's. Researchers concur that male fertility starts to decline as he enters his mid-30s and is significantly lower if he is over 40. Studies also concluded that if the father was in his late 30s, the chances of a successful pregnancy went down. The father's age also affected rates of miscarriage. If a father was over age 34, the miscarriage rate was 16.7 percent. Between the ages of 35 and 39, it went up to 19.5 percent. And if the father was older than 44, it jumped to 32.4 percent; which means nearly one-third of the pregnancies ended in miscarriages.

Research suggests problems were likely the result of DNA damage and fragmentation in sperm, which can lead to pregnancy failure and miscarriage. Dr. Peter Schlegel, chairman of urology at the Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York, works at the Male Center for Reproductive Medicine. In an News interview he stated the possibility that there is a link between DNA damage and age. "As men get older, there is an increase in the risk of having that fragmented DNA," Schlegel explained. Alternately, research indicates higher incidents of learning disorders, autism, and schizophrenia conceived by men over the age of 37 years, even when the age of the of the mother was controlled for.  These new studies are highly significant given the increase of conception in 2nd and 3rd marriages later in life, particularly since older men tend to marry a younger child-bearing, fertile female. Given these dramatic fertility statistics, questions arise about the quality of sperm and then...... "Sperm for hire"~! I am aware of at least one individual who was a sperm donor for pay, in order to pay for his doctorate degree.  This example demonstrates how Vesta might operate in a male chart.

The location of Vesta in the natal signifies withdrawals, where you withdraw when you have depleted resources, where energy is focused, a variety of possible sexual expressions, where you're devoted, where there is the ability to delay gratification or where gratification is denied. If Vesta is strong in your natal, you may engage in sexual encounters with a variety of partners, perhaps to avoid long-term commitment or alternately, commiting only to an alternative relatonship lifestyle, since monogamy is not a natural human state. Vesta points to the area of life you feel most liberated, where your fire shines brightly, where you're committed.

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As a career indicator, Vesta by sign, house, and aspect points to the principle of focused energy, concentrated efforts, commitment, and sacrifice. For instance, Vesta in Cancer is literally dedicated to maintaining the family home fires.  Starting a home business is likely. Alternately, sacrificing personal needs due to family responsibilities is possible. Demetra George expands upon Vesta in Cancer stating that individuals with this placement "require the feeling of  being needed in order to activate commitment.  Sexual fulfillment comes from the feeling of being loved and cherished". For example, eighth house Vesta individuals may be the "Psychic", dedicated to occult studies or psychoanalysis. A strong Vesta individual may be the Physical Therapist, expert on Sexuality and/or Tantric practices, Psychologist, or even Funeral Director! A ninth house Vesta individual may be dedicated to truth-seeking, religious or political fanaticism, and teaching. The 9th house Vesta individual may,alternately, be a spiritual Guru or University Professor. Since Vesta may be linked to the sign of Virgo, look to the natal house where Virgo resides for additional career clues.
Vesta's archetype sounds vaguely similar to our modern day prostitutes and new age Tantra Sex Therapists. Sacred sex, teacher/student, or prostitution? You decide. What messages resonate with your own sexual nature? How may society utilize Vesta's mythological symbolism to transcend social, and cultural taboos and norms surrounding sexuality, patriarchy, relationships, and monogamy? Our culture is being primed by Universal energies, to experience a "shift" in consciousness.  The relationship dynamic of "ownership" and sexual inequality no longer work. We live in unique times with the ability to change the course of relationship as we know it.

You don’t belong to no one…that’s a shame.
You could hide beside me…maybe for a while.
…and I won’t tell no one your name.  ~ Goo Goo Dolls~Name
Transiting Vesta is currently retrograde at 8 degrees Aquarius♒,in a separating square from Jupiter  at 10 degrees Taurus♉. She's also separting from a trine to Juno in Libra ♎ further validating a focused commitment to setting standards and developing a balanced approach in relationships.  Relationship changes are imminent. If you want to know where Vesta resides in your birth chart, I'm available for consultations and readings 7 days via phone, e-mail or Skype.
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References

George, Demetra (1986). Asteroid Goddesses. San Diego, CA: ACS Publications.

Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia (2011, July). Vestal Virgin. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vestal_Virgin

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