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The information is given below as a guideline, I am not an astrologer and only have the basic information of retrogrades as they relate to everyday life.

Times are approximate and in South African time (GMT + 2)

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Mercury

Goes retrograde three or four times a year for approximately three weeks

Mercury affects all things related to mental processes and communication. You may notice emails/mail being delayed or not delivered, misunderstandings and miscommunications etc. It is not advisable to sign legal agreements, or any binding contracts during a Mercury retrograde.

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30 March 2011 : 22:48 23 April 2011: 12:04
3 August 2011 : 05:50 27 August 2011 : 00:03
24 November 2011 : 09:19 14 December 2011 : 03:43

Venus

Goes retrograde more or less every 18 months for approximately six weeks

Venus affects the areas of emotion, aesthetics, relaxation and attraction. During a Venus retrograde you may find you ability to attract things to you is lessened, problems that have been brewing in relationships may come to a head, cashflow decreases, you may feel inhibited and withdrawn.

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No retrogrades in 2011

Mars

Goes retrograde every two years for about two and a half months

Mars affects the areas of anger, physical work, direct energy and assertiveness. Competiition and self motivation are also affected. During a Mars retrograde you may find yourself internalising emotions instead of expressing them, or maybe expressing them more violently than normal. More often than not you will find yourself acting against your own best interests during this period.

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No retrogrades in 2011

Jupiter

Goes retrograde about four months every year

Jupiter rules the areas of expansion, speculation, luck, new opportunities, abundance, self improvement through knowledge, religion, philosphy etc. During a Jupiter retrograde you may find opportunities are fewer, abundance slows down, learning becomes difficult etc. Use this tiome to do some introspection and self evaluation.

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30 August 2011 : 11:17 26 December 2011 : 00:08

Saturn

Goes retrograde for four to four and a half months once a year

Saturn rules the areas of responsibility, boundaries, limits, structure, time and Karma. When in retrograde it is not advisable to look for quick solutions, make sudden changes or to rush. Look at the limitations surrounding you and accept that sometimes things take time. A distortion of your sense of time may also be experienced. Look at your long term goals and take steps to make them happen.

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13 January 2010 : 08:09 30 May 2010 : 05:52

Uranus

Goes retrograde for about five months once a year

Uranus rules areas of originality, genius, unconventionality and humanitarian goals and activities. Rebellion and breaking rules also fall under the influence of this planet. When in retrograde realise that things are not secure or stable and can change drastically - keep a focussed and positive outlook on your goals and path and stick to things. You may feel like breaking rules just for the sake of it. This is not advisable. You may also feel stubbord and "hardheaded", realise this is the influence of the retrograde and try to be more accommodating. Your emotions may be explosive especially when related to changing the status quo.

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10 July 2011 : 02:35 10 December 2011 : 09:04

Neptune

Goes retrograde for about five months once a year

Neptune rules the areas of psychic powers, dreams, art, mysticism, fantasy, illusion, sacrice, deceception and confusion. During the retrograde you may feel want to break boundaries, feel a desire for pleasures of the moment and set aside logic and focus. There is great creative potential if you can transcend the dictates of your ego and self. Remember compassion....

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3 June 2011 : 09:28 9 November 2011 : 20:54

Pluto

Goes retrograde for about five months once a year.

Pluto rules the areas of transformation, destruction, trauma, rebirth and bad beginnings. In a Pluto retrograde there is a process of destruction and rebuilding going on. A lot of external influence and "stumbling blocks" are also presented. Pay attention to these as they will indicate areas in your life that may need extreme and drastic action to eliminate. Be prepared to take the steps involved in doing this with a clear focus of what serves you and what doesn't.

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9 April 2011 : 10:51 16 September 2011 : 20:54