What Astrologers tell you about timing during retrogrades! Astrologers will tell you when a retrograde planet goes direct in your weekly or monthly forecast. They say when the planet moves forward, that is the time you should take action, like starting something new, signing a contract, etc. However, retrograde planets undergo phases, so the date the astrologer gives you is not the date you should know. The phases of a retrograde cycle start when it appears to be moving backwards. Then it goes into what’s known as a shadow period, which is pre-retrograde. After that, the planet goes into retrograde motion, where it appears to go backwards. Thereafter, it goes…