at the end of 2024. This ends a nearly twenty-year chapter of Pluto in Capricorn and begins a new one in the fixed air sign, changing the undertone of our collective vibe.
The areas of focus in question right now correlate to the different realms over which the seven planets rule —butyou“Retrogrades affect people differently, but generally you will have either more or less energy than usual,” says Stardust. “You might feel sluggish and lethargic, or you may feel restless, scattered, or anxious.” But while you may experience distinct obstacles and struggles, this also isn’t the time to tackle everything at once.
That’s to say, all the introspection possible during a retrograde isn’t for naught; you can take advantage of the chance to slow down and rethink things as a means to put yourself on a new path—one you may not have realized you needed to take but that will work out better for you in the end.One way to make good use of a particularly strong retrograde season is by focusing on the habits you’ve carried from your past and that you’ve been wanting to break.
“Retrogrades force you to slow down and face the challenges in your path,” says Stardust. “That makes this a great time to write down your intentions for the future.” Use this period for journaling, meditating, visualizing, and practicing gratitude.One of the most important things you can do to effectively weather a retrograde season is to consider your birth chart.