Meaning of retroshade | Babel Free

Definitions

A transitional period, occurring immediately before and after retrograde, during which a planet moves across the same part of the sky twice.

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“Retroshade is going to increase⟳ the chances of a travel⟳ mishap, so just get⟳ ahead of the chances and protect⟳ yourself.”

“Retroshade is considered by astrologers (such as myself) to be the worst part of Mercury Retrograde. The pre-Retrograde starts slowing down the communicative planet and begins to make⟳ us all see⟳ situations with unclear thoughts.”

“Technically speaking, retroshade refers to a planet's "retrograde shadow period," which occurs both before and after the retrograde itself. It's when the planet slows down as it prepares to enter⟳ retrograde and speeds up as it leaves its backward motion behind. […]”

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