We will have Eight planets retrograde in 2023. Is this bad? Of course not! Each retrogradation is an interesting phase to review issues in your life, to look inside yourself, and sometimes to review something from the past that was not so well resolved.

In 2023 we will have the retrogrades of Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto.

Retrograde planets do not mean that the stars are "going backwards". Astrology interprets the retrograde planets from Earth and understands that this positioning can bring trends about the psychological aspects that those planets represent during that phase.

For example, Mercury represents communication, and it is possible that during Mercury retrograde, speech may not be so clear, the agreement may not go as planned, or what was contracted may have to be rethought.

Here you can see which and the dates of the retrograde planets in 2023 and understand them in your life.

Retrograde Planets 2023

Venus retrograde 2023

• 22/07 a 03/09

Once every year and a half, Venus goes retrograde for about 45 days. In times of Venus retrograde it is worth being more cautious with unusual aesthetic procedures, especially the more intense and invasive ones.

Purchases, sales, and negotiations tend to become more difficult with Venus retrograde. There is inherent tension regarding financial matters at this time.

There is also a greater chance of awkwardness and questioning in emotional and business relationships.

Mercury Retrograde 2023

• 29/12/2022 a 18/01
• 21/04 a 15/05
• 23/08 a 15/09
• 13/12 a 02/01/2024

Usually, Mercury goes retrograde three times a year; however, in 2023, as well as in 2022, there will be four periods. Mercury retrograde represents a phase when it is not a good thing to perform very important business acts. Contracts, agreements, or formal plans made during this period will probably need to be corrected.

Nevertheless, it can be great for reviewing things you have already done. You can understand better Mercury Retrograde in 2023 here in this article to plan for the new year and use the phase to review the area of life that can be touched by the planet in each period.

Mars retrograde 2023

• 10/30/2022 to 01/12/2023

Mars is the planet that rules assertiveness, aggressiveness, energy and beginnings. When Mars goes retrograde (get all the details here) , Something can make us angry, very angry, and quite inclined to buy big fights, problems and headaches.

Jupiter retrograde 2023

• 04/09 a 30/12

Jupiter's retrograde happens approximately once every twelve months. Jupiter rules the great events, travel, justice, philosophy of life. When this planet is retrograde, one can say that there is some loss in its external functions with gain in the internal ones.

In this way, travel with Jupiter retrograde may not be perfect (but what is perfection anyway?). There may be a certain amount of unexpectedness, doubt, and tension.

Another important thing: the giant Jupiter invites us first to grow inside - looking at the places where we no longer fit - and then to aspire to do this outside. With the planet in retrograde, you will have the chance to take a great flight inward.

Saturn retrograde 2023

• 17/06 a 04/11

With Saturn retrograde responsibilities and boundaries involving career, profession and public image are under review.

Uranus retrograde 2023

• 24/08/2022 a 22/01
• 28/08 a 27/01/2024

Uranus represents freedom and independence, but not in the way that is generally thought. The independence represented by Uranus is in relation to what is established as the social norm.

A Uranus transit can take away important changes. Until 2026, Uranus is in Taurus (Just so you understand: the last time Uranus was in Taurus was from 1935 to May 1942. Yes, during World War II, a time that drastically altered the world).

With Uranus retrograde it is possible to oscillate between collapses and ruptures and encourage us to face the obstacles we need to confront. What you want to change may be easier to analyze during Uranus retrograde (have you been feeling this?).

Neptune retrograde 2023

• 30/06 a 06/12

Neptune has to do with rethinking and deepening dreams and aspirations, so it is related to something like "am I really connected to my dreams?", "what do I actually do for my dreams?", "do I sabotage myself?" Consequently, it can often bring back mistakes and illusions, as if it were a test.

Pluto retrograde 2023

• 01/05 a 10/10

The phenomenon of retrogradation is quite common: once a year, for almost six months, Pluto will be retrograde, so this indicates that almost half the population will have Pluto retrograde in their chart.

According to some astrologers, Pluto retrograde will be better perceived if, in this period, it stands in opposition to the Sun or if it is the protagonist of some important astrological configuration. Otherwise, its meanings are well diluted in other more personal contexts.