Christian König, May 3, 2026

Always Forward, Never Backward: The Phenomenon of Retrograde Planets

Numerous astrological methods exist for interpreting retrograde planets. These often involve re-activities: reflecting, reorienting, revising. In a simplified model of the sky, a retrograde planet is simply doing a lap of honor. But when you look up, it suddenly takes flight—veering from its usual path to trace a celestial loop. What do these mesmerizing loops signify astrologically?

Bio – Christian König has been an astrologer for more than 35 years and is certified by the German Astrological Association (DAV). He also works with clients as a depth psychologist and trauma therapist. It is his passion to bring the holistic, starry sky – the stars, constellations, and planets – back to astrology.

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