The planets play a key role in astrology—from revealing aspects of your personality to exerting their influence upon different areas of your life—thanks to their movements in the sky. But what do we really understand about these cosmic powerhouses?

To help us navigate the twists and turns and get a deeper understanding of who we are, we need to know how the planets work, what they represent, and the impact of each retrograde upon our birth sign. That’s where this book comes in. It’s a simple guide that demystifies astrology jargon by clearly highlighting each planet’s influence, and what it means when they move “backward”, or retrograde, in your birth sign.

Whether you’re interested in astrology, have a little know-how, or you’re a complete beginner, this book will help you work with the planets so that you can live your best life. With handy hints to tune into cosmic energy, a retrograde diary to plan for the highs and lows, along with a selection of self-care rituals tailored to each birth sign, this book will show you how to live in harmony with the planets.

Introduction

Retrograde: What it is and what it means

Discover what it means when a planet is in retrograde and how it affects each of us in different ways, including how to tune into this energy in a positive way.

Planet Profiles

Each planet will be profiled, including their meanings, influences, interesting facts, and a check list of associations (elements, crystals, colors, day of week, etc.) and self-care rituals tailored to each planet’s energy and power.

Retrograde Planets and Your Star Sign

The different influence of each planet in retrograde is detailed, and also how this effects specific star signs.

Working with the Planets in Retrograde

How to live in harmony with the planets and work with “retrograde” energy.

Planets in Retrograde Diary

A diary of when each planet is in retrograde over the next few of decades, and the signs that this will effect, so that readers can plan ahead and use the tips and rituals from the previous sections.