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retrogrades fall 2026

Maren AltmanWestern

What this covers

This video provides an overview of the upcoming Fall/Winter retrograde season, marking a shift from minor outer planet retrogrades to major inner planet retrogrades involving Venus, Mercury, and Mars. The creator advises viewers to use October and November for reflection and revision rather than initiating new projects, with a specific focus on using Venus retrograde to re-evaluate personal values and aesthetics. Additionally, the video highlights the potential for prolonged, recurring challenges associated with Mars retrograde in Virgo and Leo, warning that this transit may affect individuals with placements in these signs until mid-next year.

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      Fall/Winter Retrograde Season Overview

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      The creator outlines the upcoming astrological season, noting a transition from minor outer planet retrogrades to significant inner planet retrogrades involving Venus, Mercury, and Mars. The text advises using October and November for reflection and revision rather than starting new ventures, specifically highlighting Venus retrograde for re-evaluating values and aesthetics. It warns that Mars retrograde in Virgo and Leo will create a prolonged, recurring challenge for individuals with placements in these signs, lasting until mid-next year.

      • Currently, only outer planets are retrograde, which have minimal impact, but Venus, Mercury, and Mars will be retrograde later in the fall and winter.
      • October and November (Venus and Mercury retrograde) are ideal for rethinking values, preferences, communication, and relationships, but poor for starting new relationships or creative projects.
      • The optimal time for new starts is the second half of November into December, when Venus is direct and Mercury retrograde overlaps.
      • Creative or financial tasks should be completed in September or avoided in October and early November.
      • Mars retrograde begins early next year, moving through Virgo and then Leo for approximately six months (until around June).
      • Individuals with chart placements in early Virgo or Leo may experience a severe, recurring problem across multiple life areas during this Mars retrograde period.
      • The overall period involves a long-term recurring challenge that varies in intensity based on individual chart placements.

    How it ties together

    1. Seasonal Transition Overview
      1. Shift from minor outer planet retrogrades to significant inner planet retrogrades
      2. Key planets involved: Venus, Mercury, and Mars
    2. Strategic Recommendations for October and November
      1. Focus on reflection and revision rather than starting new ventures
      2. Venus Retrograde: Re-evaluating personal values and aesthetics
    3. Mars Retrograde Warning
      1. Transit through Virgo and Leo
      2. Potential for prolonged, recurring challenges
      3. Timeline: Impact lasting until mid-next year for those with relevant placements
    Topics
    • Retrograde seasons
    • Manifestation timing
    • Venus retrograde
    • Mercury retrograde
    • Mars retrograde
    • Chart placement analysis
    Names
    • Venus
    • Mercury
    • Mars
    • Virgo
    • Leo
    • Outer planets