Retrograde Planets 2021: Dates and Meanings |

Get ready because we’re going to have six retrograde planets in 2021. This is bad? Of course! Each retrogradation is an interesting phase to review issues in your life, look inside yourself and, sometimes, review something from the past that was not so well resolved.

Retrograde planets do not mean that the stars are “walking backwards”, but that the positioning of the planet that was retrograde in relation to Earth makes us see them as if they were “walking backwards” during a certain period.

Astrology interprets retrograde planets from Earth and understands that this placement can bring trends on the psychological aspects that those planets represent during this phase.

For example, Mercury represents communication and it is possible that, during Mercury retrograde, the lines are not so clear, the agreement does not go as planned, what was contracted has to be rethought.

Here you can see which and the dates of the retrograde planets in 2021 and understand them in your life.

retrograde planets 2021

Mercury retrograde 2021

1/30 to 2/20
05/29 to 06/22
09/27 to 10/18

In general, it is not a good period to carry out very important commercial acts. Contracts, agreements or formal plans made during this period will likely need to be amended.

But it can be great for reviewing things you’ve already done. How to understand Mercury retrograde in 2021 in your life? Just see your Personal horoscope which house Mercury will be in when it goes retrograde. In the link below, you will be able to see the step by step and predictions that are valid for you.

Venus Retrograde 2021

From 12/19/2021 to 01/29/2022

Once every year and a half, the planet of relationships, Venus goes retrograde for about 45 days. In times of Venus retrograde, it is worth being more careful with unusual aesthetic procedures, especially the most intense and invasive ones.

Buying, selling, and negotiating tend to get more difficult with Venus retrograde. There is inherent tension around financial matters at this time.

There is also more chance of nuisance and questioning in relationships.

How to understand these issues in your life? See in your Horoscope the astrological house that Venus will be in at the time of retrogradation. It is in this area of ​​life that you will be able to feel the issues brought up by the planet.

Saturn Retrograde 2021

With Saturn retrograde, responsibilities and boundaries involving career, profession and public image are undergoing a review process.

Mars retrograde 2021

After spending four months retrograde in 2020, Mars will not go retrograde in 2021.

Jupiter retrograde 2021

Jupiter retrograde happens approximately once every twelve months. Jupiter governs big events, travel, justice, philosophy of life. When this planet is retrograde, it can be said that there is a certain loss of its external functions with a gain in the internal ones.

Travels with Jupiter retrograde may not be perfect (but what is perfection?). Perhaps there is a certain amount of unforeseen, doubt and tension.

Another important thing: the giant Jupiter invites us first to grow inside – looking at the places where we no longer fit – and then aspire to do it outside. With the planet retrograde, you will have the chance to take a big flight into yourself.

Uranus retrograde 2021

Uranus represents freedom and independence, but not in the way it is commonly thought. The independence represented by Uranus is in relation to what is established as a social norm.

A transit of Uranus can bring about important changes. Until 2026, Uranus is in Taurus (just so you understand: the last time Uranus was in Taurus was between 1935 and May 1942. Yes, during World War II, a moment that drastically changed the world).

With Uranus retrograde it is possible to oscillate between collapses and ruptures and encourage us to face the obstacles we need to face. What you want to change may be easier to analyze during Uranus retrograde.

retrograde neptune 2021

Neptune is about rethinking and deepening dreams and aspirations. Something like “Am I really connected with my dreams?”, “What do I concretely do for my dreams?”, “Do I sabotage myself?”. Not infrequently, it can bring back delusions and illusions, as if it were a test.

Pluto retrograde 2021

The phenomenon of retrogradation is quite common: once a year, for almost six months, Pluto will be retrograde. This indicates that practically half of the population will have retrograde pluto on your map.

According to some astrologers, retrograde pluto it will be better perceived if, during this period, it is in opposition to the Sun or if it is the protagonist of some important astrological configuration. Otherwise, their meanings are well diluted in other more personal contexts.