A total of 4 planets will be retrograde at the same time in December of 2023, although one of them will culminate its transit back very soon, another of them is the most feared by lovers of astrology: Mercury.
Generally the planet that governs the astrological energy of information and communication only it is retrograde 3 times a year, but in the 2023, this will be the fourth time that Mercury will “go backwards” in its usual orbit .
Retrogrades occur when a planet transits slower in the sky giving the appearance of “walking” in the opposite direction across the celestial vault. Although in reality they do not recede (it is only an optical illusion due to our position on Earth) astrologically they do generate energetic complications.
The so-called inner planets (Mercury, Venus and Mars) tend to be quite chaotic when they recede because they are closer to Earth, while the outer ones (Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, Uranus and Pluto) their effects are less noticeable as they are further away from us.
In December of 2023 two of the planets that will be retrograde are interior and the two others are exterior. Find out which stars will present this behavior in December 29 and c what are its effects on your life.
Neptune retrograde in Pisces – until December 3
Neptune began its retrograde on 19 of June and will end on December 3. Its effects are not that drastic, but they are noticeable. During its reverse transit, we may have received harsh reality checks after we rationalized fantastic dreams. Neptune is the planet that governs dreams, fantasies and illusions.
Uranus retrograde in Taurus – ends the 23 of January of 2023
Uranus, the ruling star of unexpected changes and our rebellious energy, began its retrograde on 28 of August. Its effects foster a more developed intuition to perceive what is coming to us later.
Mars retrograde in Gemini – ends on 12 January
The Red Planet it governs action, strength and passion, so when it is retrograde we could have less energy, bad mood, resentments and frustrations. The retrograde periods of Mars happen every two years, this one began last 29 of October and will end until 12 January .
Mercury retrograde in Capricorn – from 29 December to 19 January 2023
The fourth and last retrograde of the year is the dreaded Mercury, the planet that governs thoughts, communication and ideas. As explained by astrologers in Elite Daily, when you park retrograde on New Year’s Eve it will create challenges and difficulties when receiving or sending important information.
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