Retrogrades Require Inward Reflection: Ceres Goes Retrograde in Gemini & Taurus
Gemini: October 9th - December 22, 2021
Taurus: December 22nd - January 15th, 2022
In these blogs, I like to tell you about how the energy will be affecting your mood and actions. Astrology allows us to navigate those energies as best for us and those we love. I like to highlight asteroids, also known as mini-planets, so you can know more details about you and your astrological chart. So let’s discuss Ceres, the asteroid (or mini-planet) of mothering, nurturing and how we care for others. She also rules the harvest and growth.
Knowing that, Ceres will be moving retrograde in the signs of Gemini first and then Taurus. Those energies can be different - Gemini is all about conversations and communications, Taurus is about financials and how you can practically help.
Now, we know a bit about retrogrades. (Mercury Retrograde anyone?) From the perspective of Ceres going Retrograde, we’ll need to watch for misunderstandings about how we communicate (Gemini) and create helpful resources (Taurus). I know this sounds a bit like Mercury Retrograde but Ceres is specific in the nurturing aspects of communications and resources. Let me give you some examples.
With Retrogrades, it gives us an opportunity to turn inward and examine what we are doing and if we want to change them. For example, how do we speak to others? Are we abrupt and not understanding? Or is there something you need to say or ask from someone so you can finally feel heard and cared for? Usually when Ceres in Direct, we are looking at how we nurture OTHERS but Ceres says “nope, this is your time now.” Expression and communications will be of a healing nature to you.
December 22 then moves us into Ceres in Taurus Retrograde. Money may be in the forefront because we are in the holiday season. Ceres asks if you are looking at your finances but in a way that will support YOU. not someone else. Do you need to put money away for you? Do you need to find an opportunity that will elevate you? Ceres in Taurus encourages you to be practical in your efforts. If it isn’t solid and has a caring component, think twice or clarify.
Bottom line?
Ceres wants you to soothe and mother yourself first right now. There is a time to put yourself first and listen to your gut. Ceres encourages you to step forward into your own care - shut off the phone, close the laptop and take some time for you. You will feel refreshed and happy to tackle the usual things in your life even better if you take care of yourself first.