Why Mars Moves Backward - This is the retrograde motion of Mars. So why does Mars sometimes appear to move backward in the night sky? Retrograde motion is an optical illusion that happens when Earth, moving faster in its orbit, overtakes Mars. As we pass it, Mars appears to slow down, stop, and move westward temporarily — even though it's still moving forward in space. Because Mars orbits farther from the Sun than Earth does, it takes longer to complete one orbit. When Earth "laps" Mars about ev

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Mercury is now retrograde in Sagittarius When Mercury turns retrograde, its energy turns inward. Instead of weakness or reversal, retrograde motion can symbolise difference, a distinct rhythm of reflection and re-evaluation. Mercury governs communication, perception, and learning. When retrograde, it invites us to pause before speaking, to rethink our ideas, and to listen for the deeper meaning behind our own words. It may express less through constant activity and more through contemplation, wr

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