7 Planets In Retrograde During August/September 2023!

7 planets in retrograde and one continuing into 2024 you might feel like hiding out this year.

Retrogrades have always had a bad reputation spelling chaotic challenging times in life but wait let’s look at the gift of planetary retrogrades.

• Do the follow-ups on a project already started.
• Wrap up or complete a project already started.
• Research a new project thoroughly.
• Catch up on paperwork.
• Hold an information sharing meeting.
• Enjoy a friend or colleague’s wacky sense of humor instead of trying to communicate something.
• Change your daily routine.
• Focus on your commitment to self-care.
• A chance to slow down and reap the healing benefits that particular planetary retrograde offers.
• Time for change or a new concise direction toward the life you desire to create.

Mercury began Wednesday, August 23^rd and is in Retrograde until Friday, September 15, 2023. Travel, transportation, communication and technology.

• • • Try to avoid signing any legal documents or starting a project involving communication, closing a deal or making a big decision, fixing anything or installing new software, and finish that computer back up you have been putting off ahead of the retrograde.
    • Affected the Most: Gemini & Virgo.
    • Crystals to work with- Blue Lace Agate, Black Tourmaline, Black Orgonite, Shungite, Black Kyanite, Turquoise.

Venus began July 22^nd and is in Retrograde until Sunday, September 3, 2023. Boundaries- personal, self-love, outlook on life and your appearance & vitality.                                                  

Signs Affected the Most: Taurus, Libra, Leo, & Aquarius.

• • • • Crystals to work with- Hiddenite (rare green North Carolina stone), Ruby Fuchsite, or the pinks- Pink Rhodolite, Pink Tourmaline, Rose Quartz, Rhodochrosite, Rhodonite, Mangano/Pink Calcite, Pink Kunzite.*See ACW website article Finding Your Pink.

Saturn began June 17^th and is in Retrograde until Saturday, November 4, 2023. Boundaries-career, spiritual review, paying back Karmic debts, commitment to rituals and self-care.

Signs Affected the Most: Capricorn, Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, & Pices.

• • • • • Crystal to work with- Hematite, Citrine, Amethyst, Snowflake Obsidian, Lapis Lazuli, Howlite.

Neptune began July 1st is in Retrograde until Wednesday, December 6, 2023. Profound healing opportunities, creativity, intuition & spiritual connection heightened if open.

Signs Affected the Most: All Star Signs.

• • • Crystal to work with- Clear Quartz, Selenite, Labradorite, Amethyst, Celestite, Apophyllite.

Pluto began May 1^st and is in Retrograde until Tuesday, October 10, 2023. Deep instinct and change/changes in the home. Reclaim your personal power and prioritize purpose driven actions.

Signs Affected the Most: All Star Signs.

• • • • Crystal to work with- Moonstone, Moldavite, Agate, Bloodstone, Snow Quartz, Chrysocolla.

Chiron began on July 19^th and is in Retrograde until Tuesday, December 26, 2023. Highlights wellness, daily rituals, & core wounds tied to personality. Shining a light on harmful lifestyle patterns that may be creating a poor relationship between you and your body.

Signs Affected the Most: Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn.

• • • • Crystal to work with- Clear Quartz, Green Aventurine, Fluorite, Amphibole Quartz, Orange Calcite, Epidote.

Jupiter began on September 5^th and is in Retrograde until Sunday, December 31, 2023. What values are important to you and align your goals with them one small thing at a time.

Affected the Most: Taurus and Sagittarius.

• • • • Crystal to work with- Yellow Sapphire, Blue Apatite, Smokey Quartz, Bumble Bee Jasper, Mookaite, Tiger’s Eye.

Uranus began on August 29^th and is in Retrograde until Saturday, January 27^th, 2024. What is not working in your day to day life? Identify routines that are not working and make a change.

Affected the Most: All Star Signs.

• • • • Crystal to work with- Sodalite, Rutilated Quartz, Carnelian, Sunstone, Red Jasper, Malachite (toxic, use polished form only).