The positions of the planets in astrological Natal Charts and Forecasts are deemed as if they were viewed from Earth, and they mostly appear to travel in a forwards direction. Based on Copernicus' studies, the explanation for retrograde motion arises from the fact that the planets further from the Sun are moving more slowly in their orbits than those closer to the Sun. Image Astronomy 161, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, USA Retrograde planets have an opposite effect to when they travel forwards - this can either be a more positive or more negative effect than usual.
Retrograde motion affects both individuals and worldwide events.
For instance, Jupiter, Saturn and Neptune were all in retrograde motion at the outbreaks of the First and Second World Wars, the Vietnam and Falklands Wars, the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour and on the day Diana, Princess of Wales died. Reports are sent via e-mail and therefore do not incur a delivery charge. Please report any problems with this site to the Webmistress Copyright Astral Aspects 1998-2001.