THE RETROGRADE DANCE, June 2021

THE RETROGRADE DANCE

‘Wisdom never forgets that all things have two sides. Carl Jung

 We launch our month with four retrogrades and end the month with four, two of them different than what we started with. The two which remain the same throughout the month are two of our favorite retrogrades, Saturn and Pluto. In esoteric astrology we consider retrogrades the most sacred expression of a planet, whether beneficial or challenging. Retrogrades, which are the illusion of a planet moving backward due to that planet’s and the Earth’s differing ellipses around the Sun, means more opportunities and deeper meanings than the direct motion of a planet which has more limited and specific characteristics. The qualities of Pluto and Saturn are both less lovely when direct, though we love all of our planets for the lessons they are meant to teach. When Pluto, which is about darkness, hidden things and the underworld turns retrograde, all is revealed, brought into the light of day. Saturn, the planet of limitations, heavy burdens and chronic conditions now carries a lighter burden and the limitations are not as strict.

Many bemoan Mercury retrograde which we start the month with, along with Vulcan, its constant tagalong. While it’s true we may experience computer glitches and organizational hitches this is the time for pondering your future decisions rather than making them. More interior understanding and motivations can be discovered during this time. Vulcan on the other hand assists in releasing attachments when it goes retrograde, loosening the grip of the material world and concretizing ideas. These two sashay back to direct around Summer Solstice, just in time to welcome Jupiter and Neptune to the dance. Neptune when retrograde is the most spiritual expression of all the planets and while a retrograding Jupiter may lessen our joy or abundance, it also enables one to examine who one is within their own peer group in order to better determine how best to serve.

 Everyone: Day and Night are equal dance partners on June 21.

SAGITTARIUS

NOV 20 – DEC 21
Planet: Earth

Dynamic: Your direction is always direct.

Direction: Direct doesn’t necessarily mean straight lines.

Soul Thought: If you can’t go backward can you dance?

CAPRICORN

 DEC 21 – JAN 20
Planet: Saturns

Dynamic: This could be a time to ask for help.

Direction: Friends are especially valuable now.

Soul Thought: A rainfall in the desert.

AQUARIUS

JAN 20 – FEB 20
Planet: Jupiter

Dynamic: It’s true it might be a huge conspiracy.

Direction: Revelation is needed.

Soul Thought: What does it mean to be a disciple?

PISCES

FEB 20 – MARCH 21
Planet: Pluto

Dynamic: The affairs of the world could gain clarity.

Direction: Apply that clarity to self IN the world.

Soul Thought: Is it secular or sacred?