![]() ![]() This is the particular moment that a particular planet is called a retrograde planet. When a planet appears closest to the earth, in that apparent moment the retrograde motion occurs. When there is a relative difference in the speed of the planet, they appear to be in the retrograde motion. ![]() A planet seemingly moving in the backward direction is an illusion, as all the planets revolve around the sun in the same direction. The earth is taken as the reference point while doing all the calculations. Our planet earth is also doing the same thing. In the solar system, the planets are revolving around the sun with their speeds varying. Meaning of retrograde planets in astrology There are five planets that have both direct and seemingly retrograde motion, those planets are, Mars, Jupiter, Mercury, Venus, and Saturn. Rahu and Ketu always move backward that is they are in retrograde motion. According to Vedic Astrology, the sun and the moon are always in direct motion that is they never move backward. In order to understand the effects of the retrograde planets, we must know about the movements of the planets. ![]() In Vedic Astrology, also known as Vakri Graha in Jyotish the meaning and effects of the Retrograde planets is a subject to diversity of opinion. The significance of the retrograde planet is much deep and complex in Astrology. According to the real facts at least one planet is in retrograde motion about 80% of the time. By definition, a retrograde planet is one that is moving backward in the sky. ![]()
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