Retrogrades are not what you think they are. And if the word “retrograde” makes you cringe, tense up, or want to cancel your plans, this episode is going to change that.

Today I am breaking down every single planetary retrograde so you understand what each one actually does and how to work with the energy instead of against it. Retrogrades are not bad. They are not here to ruin your life. They are simply a different kind of energy, one that asks you to slow down, turn inward, and integrate everything you have been learning. The key is in those two letters: “re.” Reflect. Revise. Reintegrate. Review.

I walk through Mercury retrograde, Venus retrograde, Mars retrograde, Jupiter retrograde, Saturn retrograde, and the outer planet retrogrades (Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto) so you know exactly what to expect and how to use each one. I also explain what a retrograde actually is (spoiler: it is an optical illusion), why we are almost always dealing with some kind of retrograde energy, and how the brief window where all planets move direct is rarer than you think.

If you want to stop fearing retrogrades and start finding the power in them, press play. And share this with a friend who panics every time Mercury goes retrograde.

 

Topics Covered:
What a retrograde actually is and why it is an optical illusion
Why retrogrades are not bad and how “re” is the key: reflect, revise, reintegrate, review
How we are almost always dealing with some kind of retrograde energy
The rare all planets direct window (March 20 to May 6 in 2026) and why it matters
Mercury retrograde: communication turning inward, 3 weeks, 3 times a year
Venus retrograde: relationships and values spinning inward for reassessment
Mars retrograde: action and drive redirected into reflection and strategy
Jupiter retrograde: expansion that happens internally instead of externally
Saturn retrograde: reviewing the structures and commitments in your life
Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto retrogrades: slow, generational shifts that work beneath the surface
How every retrograde is an invitation to integrate before your next leap forward
Practical ways to work with retrograde energy in your daily life

Resources:
Spirit Daughter Instagram: @spiritdaughter
Spirit Daughter Website: spiritdaughter.com
My New Book “Spirit Daughter”: Get it here 
Your Free Natal Chart: chart.spiritdaughter.com
Book a Natal Chart Reading
Try the Moment App for Free.
Get the Taurus Season Workbook.
Listen to Episode #2: Mercury Retrograde

Timestamps:

[00:02] Welcome and why retrogrades are not what you think

[01:30] What a retrograde actually is: the optical illusion explained

[03:15] The “re” prefix and why retrogrades are an invitation to slow down

[04:00] All planets direct window (March 20 to May 6) and Pluto stationing retrograde

[05:30] Mercury retrograde: communication turning inward, deeper conversations

[07:45] Venus retrograde: reassessing relationships, love, and what you value

[09:30] Mars retrograde: redirecting action and sitting with frustration

[11:00] Jupiter retrograde: internal expansion and revisiting your beliefs

[12:30] Saturn retrograde: reviewing commitments, boundaries, and structures

[14:00] Outer planet retrogrades: Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto and the slow generational shifts

[16:00] How to work with retrograde energy and closing thoughts

Retrogrades are not what you think they are. And if the word &ldquo;retrograde&rdquo; makes you cringe, tense up, or want to cancel your plans, this episode is going to change that.
Today I am breaking down every single planetary retrograde so you understand what each one actually does and how to work with the energy instead of against it. Retrogrades are not bad. They are not here to ruin your life. They are simply a different kind of energy, one that asks you to slow down, turn inward, and integrate everything you have been learning. The key is in those two letters: &ldquo;re.&rdquo; Reflect. Revise. Reintegrate. Review.
I walk through Mercury retrograde, Venus retrograde, Mars retrograde, Jupiter retrograde, Saturn retrograde, and the outer planet retrogrades (Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto) so you know exactly what to expect and how to use each one. I also explain what a retrograde actually is (spoiler: it is an optical illusion), why we are almost always dealing with some kind of retrograde energy, and how the brief window where all planets move direct is rarer than you think.
If you want to stop fearing retrogrades and start finding the power in them, press play. And share this with a friend who panics every time Mercury goes retrograde.
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Topics Covered:
<ul>
<li>What a retrograde actually is and why it is an optical illusion</li>
<li>Why retrogrades are not bad and how &ldquo;re&rdquo; is the key: reflect, revise, reintegrate, review</li>
<li>How we are almost always dealing with some kind of retrograde energy</li>
<li>The rare all planets direct window (March 20 to May 6 in 2026) and why it matters</li>
<li>Mercury retrograde: communication turning inward, 3 weeks, 3 times a year</li>
<li>Venus retrograde: relationships and values spinning inward for reassessment</li>
<li>Mars retrograde: action and drive redirected into reflection and strategy</li>
<li>Jupiter retrograde: expansion that happens internally instead of externally</li>
<li>Saturn retrograde: reviewing the structures and commitments in your life</li>
<li>Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto retrogrades: slow, generational shifts that work beneath the surface</li>
<li>How every retrograde is an invitation to integrate before your next leap forward</li>
<li>Practical ways to work with retrograde energy in your daily life</li>
</ul>
Resources:
<ul>
<li>Spirit Daughter Instagram: @spiritdaughter</li>
<li>Spirit Daughter Website: <a href="http://spiritdaughter.com">spiritdaughter.com</a></li>
<li>My New Book &ldquo;Spirit Daughter&rdquo;: <a href="https://a.co/d/0efly1FRGet">Get it here&nbsp;</a></li>
<li>Your Free Natal Chart: <a href="http://chart.spiritdaughter.com">chart.spiritdaughter.com</a></li>
<li>Book a <a href="about:blank">Natal Chart Reading</a></li>
<li>Try the Moment App for <a href="http://apps.apple.com/us/app/moment-by-spirit-daughter/id6739384947">Free.</a></li>
<li>Get the <a href="http://spiritdaughter.com/collections/workbook">Taurus Season Workbook.</a></li>
<li>Listen to Episode #2: <a href="https://spiritdaughter.com/blogs/the-spirit-daughter-podcast/stop-texting-your-ex-during-mercury-retrograde-do-this-instead">Mercury Retrograde</a></li>
</ul>
Timestamps:
[00:02] Welcome and why retrogrades are not what you think
[01:30] What a retrograde actually is: the optical illusion explained
[03:15] The &ldquo;re&rdquo; prefix and why retrogrades are an invitation to slow down
[04:00] All planets direct window (March 20 to May 6) and Pluto stationing retrograde
[05:30] Mercury retrograde: communication turning inward, deeper conversations
[07:45] Venus retrograde: reassessing relationships, love, and what you value
[09:30] Mars retrograde: redirecting action and sitting with frustration
[11:00] Jupiter retrograde: internal expansion and revisiting your beliefs
[12:30] Saturn retrograde: reviewing commitments, boundaries, and structures
[14:00] Outer planet retrogrades: Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto and the slow generational shifts
[16:00] How to work with retrograde energy and closing thoughts

Welcome to The Spirit Daughter Podcast, where we explore the cosmic energy of each season through expert conversations and dive deep into celebrity birth charts to help you understand your own astrological design. I'm Jill Wintersteen, and twice weekly, I'm bringing you powerful conversations that align with current cosmic weather alongside intimate chart readings that reveal how the stars shape extraordinary lives.

 

Every month brings a perfect mix. Through intimate chart reading with fascinating guests, you'll discover how these successful people work with their cosmic energy to create extraordinary lives. As I read their charts, you'll recognize pieces of yourself in their stories. Their Venus placement might mirror yours. Their rising sign challenges might sound exactly like your morning routine. Every celebrity chart becomes a mirror for understanding your own.

 

I’ll also feature interviews with experts based on the current astrological season. During Virgo Season, we’ll explore finding your worth through healing and rituals. When Capricorn Season arrives, we’ll discuss building empires while maintaining life balance. These expert episodes are timed to each Sun Season's themes, giving you real tools to work with the current cosmic energy. 

 

Each week brings you two powerful episodes. Our full-length shows feature either revealing chart readings or expert conversations perfectly timed to the season's opportunities. Every conversation will show you how to work with current cosmic weather to create real results in your life.

 

Plus, our weekly mini-episodes break down specific pieces of the natal chart. What does Mercury in your chart reveal about your communication style? How does your moon sign unlock emotional freedom? These quick cosmic downloads give you the knowledge to read your own chart like a pro.

 

Here's what makes this irresistible: while I'm reading a celebrity's chart or exploring seasonal themes with experts, you're learning to apply these insights to your own life. Every placement we discuss, every aspect we explore, every transit we navigate together becomes a lesson you can use immediately. It's like getting a personal astrology education through the stories of people you admire and wisdom from experts who've mastered these cosmic cycles.

 

Whether you're new to astrology or ready to go deeper, this show teaches you to speak the language of the stars through expert wisdom and the charts of fascinating people. Because when you understand how cosmic energy shows up in others and learn to work with seasonal themes, you recognize these patterns in yourself. And when you understand your own astrological makeup, you unlock the power to create the exact life you desire.

Welcome to The Spirit Daughter Podcast, where we explore the cosmic energy of each season through expert conversations and dive deep into celebrity birth charts to help you understand your own astrological design. I'm Jill Wintersteen, and twice weekly, I'm bringing you powerful conversations that align with current cosmic weather alongside intimate chart readings that reveal how the stars shape extraordinary lives.
&nbsp;
Every month brings a perfect mix. Through intimate chart reading with fascinating guests, you'll discover how these successful people work with their cosmic energy to create extraordinary lives. As I read their charts, you'll recognize pieces of yourself in their stories. Their Venus placement might mirror yours. Their rising sign challenges might sound exactly like your morning routine. Every celebrity chart becomes a mirror for understanding your own.
&nbsp;
I&rsquo;ll also feature interviews with experts based on the current astrological season. During Virgo Season, we&rsquo;ll explore finding your worth through healing and rituals. When Capricorn Season arrives, we&rsquo;ll discuss building empires while maintaining life balance. These expert episodes are timed to each Sun Season's themes, giving you real tools to work with the current cosmic energy.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Each week brings you two powerful episodes. Our full-length shows feature either revealing chart readings or expert conversations perfectly timed to the season's opportunities. Every conversation will show you how to work with current cosmic weather to create real results in your life.
&nbsp;
Plus, our weekly mini-episodes break down specific pieces of the natal chart. What does Mercury in your chart reveal about your communication style? How does your moon sign unlock emotional freedom? These quick cosmic downloads give you the knowledge to read your own chart like a pro.
&nbsp;
Here's what makes this irresistible: while I'm reading a celebrity's chart or exploring seasonal themes with experts, you're learning to apply these insights to your own life. Every placement we discuss, every aspect we explore, every transit we navigate together becomes a lesson you can use immediately. It's like getting a personal astrology education through the stories of people you admire and wisdom from experts who've mastered these cosmic cycles.
&nbsp;
Whether you're new to astrology or ready to go deeper, this show teaches you to speak the language of the stars through expert wisdom and the charts of fascinating people. Because when you understand how cosmic energy shows up in others and learn to work with seasonal themes, you recognize these patterns in yourself. And when you understand your own astrological makeup, you unlock the power to create the exact life you desire.

The Spirit Daughter Podcast

The Retrogrades Nobody Talks About (and Why They Matter)

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