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STATIONARY RETROGRADE AND STATIONARY DIRECT

When a planet is transiting through the zodiac, the planets from Mercury to Pluto have cycles of retrograde and direct. The Sun and the Moon never go into retrograde motion. The Planets, at times, appear to slow down. They then appear to stop their forward motion. During this apparent stoppage of motion, it is known as stationary retrograde. The planet will remain in this stationary position for up to a few days duration, depending on the planet in question. After the planet moves into retrograde motion (appears to be moving backwards) and then completes its retrograde cycle, it once again begins to slow down and then appear to come to a stop. This is termed stationary direct in Astrology. The length of time a planet is in stationary direct also depends on the planet involved. The outer planets remain in their stationing position longer than the inner planets.


There has been some controversy concerning the meaning of stationary positions in the natal chart. Some Astrologers, including this Astrologer, share the concept through experience that the stationary direct as well as the stationary retrograde have a very powerful influence on a person’s natal chart.


It has been noted that an individual with a planet in a stationary position in the birth chart will have emphasizes on the defining energies of the planet involved. There is also influence from the sign that the planet is in and the house placement of that planet. Some Astrologers have found evidence that the stationary planet can be the most powerful influence in the birth chart and that the energies of this planet will rule much of the activity that will be released. At some point in the person’s life, these energies and the influence of the planet will become very significant. The energies of the stationary planet have been linked to the defining purpose of the individual’s life. This Astrologer believes that if there are other signatures within the birth chart that point in the same direction and imply something very similar, this is the case, particularly if the North or South nodes are involved in the equation.


It has been suggested that someone with a stationary retrograde planet in the birth chart will at some point experience the energies related to the planet involved within the area of life the house dictates as well as the energies of the sign it falls under. However the individual with the stationary retrograde will only discover this after some time of inner reflection as well as much life experiences that will lead to an awakening of sorts depending on the planet and its placement. This may take time as well as much self study or thought-provoking experiences before it is released. This is similar to a retrograde planet in the birth chart as it suggests that there is some inner reflection required before action can be taken.


The stationary direct individual has a different experience although the process is the same. Its influence depends on the sign the stationary planet is in and the house placement. However the stationary direct individual has a much easier time unleashing the energies associated with the planet and its placement. Things seem to work much easier and on a more outward expression. The motivating factor that facilitates the desired information or acknowledgement and understanding can be released at a much early stage in life or under less restrictive conditions, working on a much similar manner as does a planet once it goes direct.


The energies released and the influence of the planet involved is still of primary importance but the direct stationary energies seem to come through in a much easier manner than the energies of the retrograde stationary planet.


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