Even though Mars, Mercury, and Uranus have been moving backward since the beginning of January 2023, the good news is that there will be no more retrogrades for a few weeks.
Therefore, astrology predicts that it will be a better month than the ones that its previous months in 2022.
Mars and Mercury are the inner planets that have the strongest influence on our lives, so now that they go direct, the effects of their retrograde phases will become more positive.
Mars is the planet that rules hostility, action, passion, and confrontations, while Mercury is the planet that rules communication, thoughts, and ideas.
Uranus is an outer planet, which means that its effects are less noticeable than those of other planets. In addition, Uranus remains in retrograde motion for a total of five months every year.
When a planet “slows down” in the sky and appears to move in the opposite direction of its normal motion, this phenomenon is known as a retrograde.
Despite the fact that it is only an optical effect due to us being on Earth, these planets never really go backward.
Find out below what effects are visible during the January retrogrades and what will happen now that they culminate in this process.
Mars retrograde – October 30, 2022 to January 12, 2023
When Mars began its retrograde motion in Gemini on October 30, it ushered in a period of review and reflection on matters pertaining to communication and ideas. This made it more challenging for us to express ourselves in the manner that we desired.
We will feel the need to address all of the conflicts that we have been avoiding up until this point. After a period of relative inactivity, things will start to gradually pick up speed.
Mercury retrograde – December 29, 2022 to January 18, 2023
Misunderstandings, difficulties in communication, and delays are common while Mercury is retrograde; however, on January 18th, Mercury will enter Capricorn and go direct, and this will signal a turning point.
It will motivate us to be more productive and organized; now will be the time to engage in important conversations with logic and clarity, plan goals and future endeavors, and communication will become more traditional and structured.
Uranus retrograde – August 24, 2022 to January 22, 2023
Uranus started its retrograde motion in Taurus; however, because of its greater distance from Earth, its effects are less noticeable. This celebrity is well-known for his defiant spirit, free-spirited nature, and ability to bring about unexpected shifts.
When Uranus goes direct, it will be the optimal time for us to make changes to our external environment; during its retrograde periods, we will undergo a change on the inside of ourselves.
Helen is the founder of Spiritualify.org where she covers all things astrology — from horoscopes and zodiac guides to retrograde alerts and moon updates. She also writes about other mystical lifestyle topics, such as numerology, crystal healing, tarot, dream interpretation, and more.
