Retrograde planets 2022: dates and meanings |

Let’s have eight retrograde planets in 2022. 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.

In 2022, we will have the retrogradations of Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto.

Retrograde planets do not mean that the stars are “going backwards”. 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 2022 and understand them in your life.

retrograde planets 2022

Venus Retrograde 2022

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

Once every year and a half, 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 a greater chance of discomfort and questioning arising in affective and business relationships.

Mercury retrograde 2022

1/14 to 2/4
05/10 to 06/03
09/10 to 10/02
12/29 to 01/18/2023

Generally, Mercury goes retrograde three times a year. But in 2022 there will be four periods. Mercury retrograde represents a phase in which it is not good 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. you can understand better Mercury retrograde in 2022 here in this article to plan for the new year and take advantage of the phase to review the area of ​​life that can be touched by the planet in each period.

Mars retrograde 2022

Mars is the planet that rules assertiveness, aggressiveness, energy and beginnings. When Mars goes retrograde (understand all the details here), something can make us angry, very angry, and quite prone to buying big fights, problems and headaches.

Jupiter retrograde 2022

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.

Saturn retrograde 2022

With retrograde saturnresponsibilities and limits involving career, profession and public image are undergoing a review process.

Uranus retrograde 2022

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 (have you been feeling that?).

retrograde neptune 2022

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 2022

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 Pluto retrograde in their chart.

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.

Also check out the Astrological Predictions for 2022 here and the Predictions for the Signs in 2022 in this special article.