Retrograde Dates

Planetary Retrogrades for 2007-2008

The Yellow shaded areas indicate dates when Mercury is retrograde.  The "Red Letter" days are the most erratic, when Mercury is moving at its slowest, less than 1 degree each day.  Plan even more carefully on "Red Letter Days".
The "gray shadow" areas are those called the "Shadow Period".  The "gray shadow days" mark the beginning and ending of Mercury's influence.   (Shadow begins when Mercury is at position where it will later turn Direct; Shadow ends when Mercury returns to position at which it went Retrograde.)  The Retrograde cycle starts with warning Shadow days, intensity increases during the "Red Letter or Storm days" , things then move into the heightened chaos of the Mercury Retrograde, Mercury then slows and we have "Red Letter Days" at the end of the Retrograde, a final tapering off of Mercury effect during the closing Shadow Period cycle, and then Clear Days Ahead!   "Red letter days" are those days during which Mercury moves VERY slowly and thus greater intensity is exhibited of those things ruled by Mercury. See other 2008 Planetary Events

Saturn Retrograde

December 19, 2007 - May 2, 2008, December 31, 2008 - May 16, 2009. Maintain the status quo in your career or your social position, and allow this period to pass before breaking ground for any new structure.

Jupiter Retrograde

May 9 - September 7, 2008. Rethink philosophical challenges and religious activities. Engage in philanthropic work. Reevaluate previous beliefs, legal matters, and management policies. Faith in government, education, experts and law is questioned.

Uranus Retrograde

June 27 - November 26, 2008. Stick with tested concepts and methods. You should reconsider previous manifestations of separation, individuality, and invention that may have failed before. You view life in a more detached way, devoid of sentiment, yet you function well in a day-to-day world. Uranus retrograde may not be successful for first-time breaks from personal, family, or business partnerships.

Neptune Retrograde

May 26 - November 1, 2008. Time to renew spiritually, avoid judgment and criticism, and accepting experience unfettered by limited moral labels. Neptune retrograde periods are a good time to hone and refine your creative powers by turning your attention to any neglected artistic expressions and talents.

Pluto Retrograde

April 2 - September 8, 2008. This is a time to begin to cleanse pollution both from our bodies and from our immediate environment. Pluto requires acquiring a broader perspective of the process of life, learning the responsibilities of power, and teaching others to use poweful tools without destroying themselves and others.