Event Type : Stations

Mercury now turns direct at 24° Virgo 12′.

Mercury is retrograde from September 9th, at 8° Libra 55′, until October 2nd, at 24° Virgo 12′.

Mercury Retrograde Cycle from September 9 to October 2, 2022:

Mercury Retrograde September 9 to October 2, 2022

• August 20, 2022, Mercury enters the Retrograde Zone at 24° Virgo 12′
• September 9, 2022, Mercury stations and turns retrograde at 8° Libra 55′ Rx
• October 2, 2022, Mercury stations and turns direct at 24° Virgo 12’D
• October 16, 2022, Mercury leaves the Retrograde Zone at 8° Libra 55′

From October 2nd to 16th is Mercury’s post-retrograde shadow.

Things can be most wonky on the days of the stations whether Mercury is turning retrograde OR direct (the start and end date of the retrograde cycle) as the shifts occur, after which we grow more accustomed to the energy.

Mercury is retrograde approximately three times a year for approximately three weeks each time. As such, retrograde Mercury is a fairly common occurrence (Mercury is retrograde approximately 18% of the time).

Pay close attention to what you say and communicate in general, particularly around the days of Mercury’s stations (in this case, September 9th and October 2nd), as well as around retrograde Mercury’s conjunction to the Sun (called the “inferior conjunction“) on September 23rd (midway between the start and end of the retro period). This particular inferior conjunction occurs at the very start of the sign of Libra–an important point of fate and publicity.

If you are itching to make a point with someone, especially, or if you are planning on “signing on the dotted line,” try to hold off. It is likely that you will have a change of mind once the station passes, and you can do some damage in the meantime. When a planet stations, its energies are very strong in our lives. When Mercury stations, communications have more impact, so that negative ones could have long-term implications at this time. However, if you are very clear within yourself and about what you are communicating, this can be a positive thing.

Now that Mercury is direct after several weeks of retrograde motion, recent problems with communications and decision-making should start to improve in the days and weeks ahead. The answers we’ve been waiting for can arrive. Plans or projects that have stalled might now resume. Ease back in–it’s best not to rush conversations and observations.

Pluto now turns direct at 26° Capricorn 07′, ending its retrograde. Pluto is retrograde every year for approximately five months. In 2022, Pluto was retrograde from April 29th to October 8th.

Pluto Retrograde in 2022

• • April 29, 2022, Pluto stations and turns retrograde at 28° Capricorn 36′ Rx
  • October 8, 2022, Pluto stations and turns direct at 26° Capricorn 07′

Saturn stations and turns direct at 18° Aquarius 35′ after several months of retrograde motion.

Saturn turned retrograde on June 4, 2022, at 25° Aquarius 15′
Saturn turns direct on October 23, 2022, at 18° Aquarius 35′

Saturn Retrograde in Aquarius 2022

• Saturn turns retrograde on June 4, 2022 at 25° Aquarius 15’Rx
• Saturn turns direct on October 23, 2022 at 18° Aquarius 35′

Read about Saturn Retrograde here.

Mars now turns retrograde at 25° Gemini 37′.

Mars Retrograde Cycle from October 30, 2022, to January 12, 2023:

Mars Retrograde in Gemini October 2022 to January 2023

Mars Retrograde Dates in 2022-2023:

Mars is retrograde from October 30th, 2022, to January 12th, 2023.

• Mars enters its retrograde zone on September 3, 2022, at 8° Gemini 08′
• Mars turns retrograde on October 30th, 2022, at 25° Gemini 37’Rx
• Mars turns direct on January 12th, 2023, at 8° Gemini 08′
• Mars leaves its retrograde zone on March 15th, 2023, at 25° Gemini 37′

Mars spends its full retrograde cycle in the sign of Gemini during this cycle.

The Sun opposes retrograde Mars on December 8th, 2022 (the Sun only opposes Mars while Mars is retrograde). The Moon aligns with Mars at almost the same time–it’s a powerful Full Moon as it aligns with the Sun-Mars opposition.

Mars is in its shadow period from September 3rd to October 30th, and then from January 12th to March 15th, 2023.

When Mars is in its retrograde cycle, we must 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.

While Mars in direct motion is direct, straightforward, assertive, and aggressive, while it’s retrograde, Mars energy is essentially turned inward–it’s internalized, intensified, personalized, and perhaps pressurized. We can be hesitant about taking action, second-guessing our instincts or our natural impulses rather than acting upon them.

The way we react to situations under normal conditions doesn’t necessarily work for us now, or we don’t exactly trust our instincts during the retrograde phase of Mars.

When we internalize anger, there can be some rather challenging byproducts, such as tension, resentment, depression, apathy, and even some paranoia. On the other hand, we might choose to personalize it and make it more intimate.

Our goal during a Mars retrograde period should not be, however, to simply sit on our impulses or to squelch our enthusiasm. Rather, it should be to better understand our impulses, survival instincts, anger, sexuality, inner courage, and the ways we go about getting what we want from life. The cosmos are asking us to look before we leap rather than throwing ourselves into action, just for the time being

Learn more about the meaning of Mars Retrograde.

Jupiter stations and turns direct today.

Jupiter now turns direct at 28° Pisces 48′.

Jupiter turned retrograde on July 28th in the sign of Aries, re-entered Pisces on October 28th, and now turns direct, ending its retrograde.

Jupiter is retrograde from July 28 to November 23rd, 2022, in the signs of Aries and Pisces.

Jupiter Retrograde in 2022

• May 4, 2022, Jupiter enters the Retrograde Zone at 28° Pisces 48′
• July 28, 2022, Jupiter stations and turns retrograde at 8° Aries 43′ Rx
• November 23, 2022, Jupiter stations and turns direct at 28° Pisces 48′
• February 14, 2023, Jupiter leaves the Retrograde Zone at 8° Aries 43′

Jupiter divided its retrograde time in the signs of Aries and Pisces.

The planet was retrograde in 2022 from July 28th to November 23rd.

See also Jupiter in Aries and Jupiter in Pisces.

Gradually over the next few weeks, matters ruled by Jupiter will move forward more straightforwardly. Our confidence in ourselves and the universe builds. Our faith and perspective expand, although as this shift occurs now, problems can seem larger than life.

This direct turn can feel refreshing.

Neptune now turns direct at 22° Pisces 39′. Each year, Neptune retrogrades for approximately 5 months. Neptune was retrograde in 2022 since June 27th.

Neptune Retrograde in 2022 in Pisces

• Neptune enters retrograde zone/shadow on March 7, 2022, at 22° Pisces 39′
• Neptune stations and turns retrograde on June 27, 2022, at 25° Pisces 27′ Rx
• Neptune stations and turns direct on December 3, 2022, at 22° Pisces 39′
• Neptune leaves retrograde zone/shadow on March 24, 2023, at 25° Pisces 27′

With Neptune direct, our creativity soars, or at least, we are more confident about applying our creativity in the real world. Instead of thinking of this period as a time of disillusionment, we can see it as a time of illumination–when we increasingly see the light. We have more faith in our dreams and visions, in others, and our belief systems. We begin to seek inspiration from external sources. With Neptune at a station today, we may have difficulty focusing long enough to tackle a task adequately.

Mercury now turns retrograde at 24° Capricorn 21′.

Mercury is retrograde from December 29th, 2022, at 24° Aquarius 21′, until January 18, 2023, at 8° Capricorn 08′.

Mercury Retrograde Cycle from December 29, 2022 to January 18, 2023:

Mercury Retrograde from December 2022 to January 2023

• December 12, 2022, Mercury enters the Retrograde Zone at 8° Capricorn 08′
• December 29, 2022, Mercury stations and turns retrograde at 24° Capricorn 21′
• January 18, 2023, Mercury stations and turns direct at 8° Capricorn 08′
• February 7, 2023, Mercury leaves the Retrograde Zone at 24° Capricorn 21′

Mercury Retrograde

Mercury spends this retrograde cycle entirely in the sign of Capricorn.

Note that the shadow period begins before Mercury turns retrograde–when Mercury first passes over the degree that Mercury later returns to in retrograde motion. The shadow period ends when Mercury again passes over the degree at which it first turned retrograde. The shadow period is different than Mercury’s storm period in astrology, which refers to the period when Mercury is moving especially slowly.

Mercury’s post-retrograde shadow is generally better for new long-term endeavors than the pre-retrograde shadow. For new enterprises in the pre-retrograde shadow, the venture’s secondary progressed Mercury will turn direction (retrograde) in the coming years which may not be ideal.

Also note that things are most wonky on the days of the stations whether Mercury is turning retrograde OR direct (the start and end date of the retrograde cycle) as the shifts occur, after which we grow more accustomed to the energy.

Mercury is retrograde approximately three times a year for approximately three weeks each time. As such, retrograde Mercury is a fairly common occurrence (Mercury is retrograde approximately 18% of the time).

As the planet of communication, Mercury retrograde tends to breed a certain level of confusion. Mercury rules our “lower” mind–how we perceive and interpret information that we receive from our environment, and how we relay that information to others. Mercury has rulership over such things as speaking, negotiating, buying and selling, listening, formal contracts, documents, travel, the mail and shipping, and so forth. All of these areas of life are affected when Mercury is functioning in a sluggish state. Decision-making is challenged during Mercury retrograde.

Needless to say, it is not advised to sign contracts, engage in important decision-making, or launch a new business. Delays and challenges are more probable with Mercury retrograde. It’s a time when being careless with money, our personal information, or paperwork can be costly.

While Mercury is retrograde, we may be rethinking a previous opinion or idea. Looking to the signs and houses it transits can give clues as to what we may be reconsidering.

There is absolutely a positive side to Mercury Retrograde. This period is best used for re-organizing and reflecting. We look at the world a little differently–through different filters–and can come up with some very important inner revelations. It may be difficult to communicate them under this influence, but not everything needs to be rationalized.

Mercury retrograde periods can be times of heightened inner awareness, when meditation, benefiting from keeping a journal, reworking old plans, and reviewing past work are favored. Mercury retrograde is powerful for studies, particularly for returning to old studies or for re-learning or refreshing knowledge in a subject already taken.

Minor breaks in the mechanical aspects of communication can actually reconnect us to other means of communication, such as when there is an unexpected power outage and we’re forced off the computer and television, finding different and often satisfying ways to entertain ourselves.

It is important to note that there is absolutely no reason to suspend projects or anything of the sort during the Mercury Retrograde cycle. It’s not an ideal time to start new ones or to sign contracts, simply because a change of mind is quite likely once Mercury turns direct. However, it’s a fabulous time to do some “outside of the box” thinking. Acting on our ideas, however, might be best left for a Mercury Direct period.

Pay close attention to what you say and communicate in general, particularly around the days of Mercury’s stations (in this case, December 29th, 2022, and January 18th, 2023), as well as around retrograde Mercury’s conjunction to the Sun (called the “inferior conjunction“) on January 7th, 2023 (midway between the start and end of the retro period).

If you are itching to make a point with someone, especially, or if you are planning on “signing on the dotted line,” try to hold off. It is likely that you will have a change of mind once the station passes, and you can do some damage in the meantime. When a planet stations, its energies are very strong in our lives.

When Mercury stations, communications have more impact, so that negative ones could have long-term implications at this time. However, if you are very clear within yourself and about what you are communicating, this can be a positive thing.

With Mercury Retrograde in Capricorn:

Mercury retrograde in Capricorn implies communication snafus in business relationships or with parents or bosses, in particular. While Mercury is retrograde in Capricorn, we may have little tolerance for small talk and tend to express ourselves after much deliberation. Plans may be considered then reconsidered. Still, we are in a good position to reevaluate professional or life path plans and goals. It’s also a fine time to explore what ambition or our reputation means to us.

Retrograde Mercury aligns with the Sun on January 7th in the sign of Capricorn, bringing illumination to our thoughts. It’s a favorable time for processing recent events and ideas, and for beginning to look at problems or issues from a new perspective and with a new understanding. Significant new ideas can be birthed at this time.

We might look at past decisions and ideas from a new, possibly enlightened perspective, and find usefulness in old or past ideas and recycling them in new ways.

Mercury now turns direct at 8° Capricorn 08′.

Mercury is retrograde from December 29th, 2022, at 24° Aquarius 21′, until January 18, 2023, at 8° Capricorn 08′.

Mercury Retrograde Cycle from December 29, 2022 to January 18, 2023:

Mercury Retrograde from December 2022 to January 2023

• December 12, 2022, Mercury enters the Retrograde Zone at 8° Capricorn 08′
• December 29, 2022, Mercury stations and turns retrograde at 24° Capricorn 21′
• January 18, 2023, Mercury stations and turns direct at 8° Capricorn 08′
• February 7, 2023, Mercury leaves the Retrograde Zone at 24° Capricorn 21′

The year 2022’s final retrograde Mercury cycle began near the end of the year–on December 29th, 2022, and lasted until now, January 18th, 2023. Mercury’s shadow period began on December 12th, 2022, and ends on February 7th, 2023. Note that the shadow period begins before Mercury turns retrograde–when Mercury first passes over the degree that Mercury later returns to in retrograde motion. The shadow period ends when Mercury again passes over the degree at which it first turned retrograde. The shadow period is different than Mercury’s storm period in astrology, which refers to the period when Mercury is moving especially slowly.

Mercury’s post-retrograde shadow is generally better for new long-term endeavors than the pre-retrogrades shadow. For new enterprises in the pre-retrograde shadow, the venture’s secondary progressed Mercury will turn direction (retrograde) in the coming years, which may not be ideal.

Also note that things are most wonky on and around the days of the stations whether Mercury is turning retrograde OR direct (the start and end dates of the retrograde cycle) as the shifts occur, after which we grow more accustomed to the energy.

Mercury is retrograde approximately three times a year for approximately three weeks each time. As such, retrograde Mercury is a fairly common occurrence (Mercury is retrograde approximately 18% of the time).

As the planet of communication, Mercury retrograde tends to breed a certain level of confusion. Mercury rules our “lower” mind–how we perceive and interpret information that we receive from our environment, and how we relay that information to others. Mercury has rulership over such things as speaking, negotiating, buying and selling, listening, formal contracts, documents, travel, the mail and shipping, and so forth. All of these areas of life are affected when Mercury is functioning in a sluggish state. Decision-making is challenged during Mercury retrograde.

Needless to say, it is not advised to sign contracts, engage in important decision-making, or launch a new business. Delays and challenges are more probable with Mercury retrograde. It’s a time when being careless with money, our personal information, or paperwork can be costly.

While Mercury is retrograde, we may be rethinking a previous opinion or idea. Looking to the signs and houses it transits can give clues as to what we may be reconsidering. In Capricorn this time, we’re reviewing career matters, business, reputation, status, and connections with those in authority.

Now that Mercury is direct, slowly but surely, information unclogs, and we can move on. Ideally, while Mercury was retrograde, we had the chance to catch up, refine details, and change our minds if needed.

Uranus now turns direct at 14° Taurus 56′. Each year, Uranus is retrograde for approximately 5 months. Today, Uranus ends its retrograde phase, turning direct.

Uranus Retrograde August 2022-January 2023

• Uranus enters the Retrograde Zone on May 7, 2022,  at 14° Taurus 56′
• Uranus stations and turns retrograde on August 24, 2022,  at 18° Taurus 55′ Rx
• Uranus stations and turns direct on January 22, 2023, at 14° Taurus 56′
• Uranus leaves the Retrograde Zone on May 9, 2023, at 18° Taurus 55′