Western Astrology · Glossary
Retrograde
When a planet appears to move backward through the zodiac from Earth's perspective.
What this means
In astrology, retrograde periods are associated with review, revision, and delays in the planet's domain. Mercury retrograde (communication/travel delays) is the most widely known.
In practice
In K A X A N T A, retrograde is one of the concepts The Architect cross-references when synthesising your reading. The western astrology engine surfaces it alongside seven other wisdom traditions so you can see how the same question reads through multiple lenses.
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