Retrograde planet stations in 2012

Retrogrades are the time when planets take a backward turn and affect areas of your life that they rule. When a planet turns retrograde, its influence is reversed. Find out how the retrograde movement of planets will affect you in 2012!

Mars turns retrograde on 24 Jan 2012 at Virgo
Mars retrograde is the time when you need to wait and plan your projects. In general people are frustrated and make some poor choices and moves during this period. Things may go slow or not go as per one's expectations. Your energy level slows down and arguments occur due to impulsive actions during this time. This will be a bad time to initiate new projects and plans. Accept compromises and review your goals and methods. Stress related health problems are indicated when Mars goes retrograde.

Saturn turns retrograde on 7 Feb 2012 at Libra
Saturn turning retrograde gives you an opportunity to reassess your past commitments.
You get a chance to decide what's best for you and say No to the things that you don't want to do. Before starting any new projects, you need to have a look at your past commitments, projects and strategies. Stress may hit you unexpectedly what with all the delays and upsets. It is essential that you make no new commitments at this time, as it will be hard to keep up. Accept life as it is and you will not get frustrated easily.

Mercury turns retrograde on 12 Mar 2012 at Aries
This is the time when you get to think about adjusting your attitude and decisions about issues that give a new direction to your life. The adjustments that you make during the retrograde period are bound to occur throughout the year. Things tend to get awry during this Mercury Retrograde period. A rise in misunderstandings, delays, disruptions in negotiation and trade, flawed communication etc are likely during this period.

Pluto turns retrograde on 10 Apr 2012 at Capricorn
Pluto retrogrades are those times when you are far more intense and have a higher degree of concentration. You start looking at things in a whole new manner. You may even be suspicious of the motives of others and start seeing more than there actually is. The retrograde motion is directed towards your inner activity. This retro phase urges you to let go of what is old and embrace the new.

Venus turns retrograde on 15 May 2012 at Gemini
When Venus turns retrograde it has an impact on your love life and values. This is the time when you start thinking about your personal life and relationships. Many people believe that this is not a good time to get married or even start a new relationship. Its best to take things slow and re-think your personal relationships. This is also not a good time to make major financial decisions. Those of you planning to have a makeover need to wait for Venus to turn direct again.

Neptune turns retrograde on 4 Jun 2012 at Pisces
Neptune retrograde is the time when you find yourself drawn towards spirituality. You will also be able to express yourself as an artist. Your sensitivity is heightened at this time. You make an effort to connect with your inner self and pay more attention to what's going on around you. This is a time to refrain from associating with the wrong crowd. It is important that you avoid people who are addicted to drugs, alcohol, and other stimulants.

Uranus turns retrograde on 13 Jul 2012 at Aries
Uranus retrograde is the time when you seek freedom and adventure the most. You are at your creative best at this time. Your creative mind starts working overtime and you come up with some rather brilliant ideas. Start planning the best way to test your creative thoughts. This retro phase will be a wonderful time for those working in the creative field. Your creative juices are flowing at this time and artistic skills are enhanced.

Mercury turns retrograde on 15 Jul 2012 at Leo
Unforeseen changes and blockages are seen in this retro phase. This retrograde has an impact on your mind and thoughts. You review and revise your life during this period. You start thinking of ways to improve your life and start making changes that gear you towards success. This is the time that allows you think of future changes. You want to think of ideas that allow you to fit your future dreams into your present. For some of you these changes will give a new direction to your life.

Jupiter turns retrograde on 4 Oct 2012 at Gemini
Jupiter retrograde is the time when you gain a better perspective on life. It evokes in you a feeling to get in touch with long lost friends, go on a journey that you had postponed for some reason or another. What you did in the past starts showing result when Jupiter is in retro phase. This is an excellent time to take care of any unfinished business. If you are into spirituality this is the best time to learn more about philosophical or spiritual things. Spirituality helps you gain a better understanding of life.


Mercury turns retrograde on 6 Nov 2012 at Sagittarius
Mercury retrograde, like any cosmic aspect, affects people differently, depending on where it hits their personal charts. When Mercury is retrograde, everyone becomes more introspective; we tend to think about issues and concerns that relate to the sign involved. This phase awakens the inclination to be miserly, cruel, mean and unkind.