Powerful 6 planets retrograde + Conjunctions of Oct 2021

Some of you might have felt a little off since last Mon, or have been more emotional or different from your usual self. If you are into astrology, you might be thinking it’s just the Mercury retrograde. 

However, it’s not just Mercury retrograding; 6 of the 8 other planets in our solar system will be retrograding between 27 Sep to 7 Oct 2021. And its effects might upend the lives of some people who are affected.

So what’s this Retrograde thing that astrologers talk about? Basically, all the planets orbit counter-clockwise around the Sun. As they do so, they are also orbiting counter-clockwise against the backdrop of stars called the Zodiac constellations along their path. This is from the perspective from Earth with its North pole facing upwards. If we look up the sky and observe the movements of planets over days and weeks, these planets seem to be moving from west to east across the Zodiac. 

However, during certain positions where the other planet is on the same side of the solar system as the Earth, the other planet will look as if it is moving clockwise against the backdrop of the Zodiac. They are still orbiting counter-clockwise around the Sun actually and what we see is something like an optical illusion. This is called retrograde motion in astrology and astronomy. What we see in the sky over days and weeks of observation during such retrograde motion is that the retrograde planets are moving from east to west across the Zodiac. 

Take note however, that Earth rotates counter-clockwise on its own axis much faster than this retrograde motion and it will cause all planets and celestial bodies to move from our eastern horizon to the western horizon. It is only when we take the Zodiac as the backdrop and reference that we are able to observe this retrograde motion.

In astrology, retrograde motion means things and effects can go backwards, which is basically what the planets in retrograde motion appear to be doing. Circumstances might be upended and there tend to be more chaos and disorder than usual. What is abnormal or unwanted might have a higher tendency to happen. 

In addition to the retrograde motion, the planets that are retrograding are on the same side of the solar system as the Earth, and are therefore nearby. Thereby, the astrological effects of retrograding planets are much stronger. 

It’s quite rare to have 6 of 8 planets retrograding at the same time. If it happens, it’s usually only once a year. In 2020, we had only about 2 days while in 2021 we are getting some 10 days of 6 planets retrograding together this year. Comparatively, solar eclipses usually happen a minimum of twice every year. When 6 or more planets are retrograding, the astrological retrogade effects are more pronounced and affects more people. More so when conjunctions happen at the same time. And we will be having powerful conjunctions coinciding with this period of 6 retrograding planets of Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto between 27 Sep and 7 Oct 2021. 

On Wed 6 Oct 2021, roughly between 7 – 8pm (Malaysia/China time UTC +8), there will be a Sun-Moon-Mars conjunction in the sky, with Mercury not far away happening in the constellation of Virgo. Such a conjunction brings the fiery energies of both Mars and Sun, clashing with that of the Moon and impacting our emotions and mind. And this is happening while 6 planets are retrograding. It could be a highly destabilising and temperamental period for some people, while for others, they could find themselves highly energized and unable to slow down or have a good night’s sleep.

Pluto stops retrograding on 7 Oct leaving behind 5 planets (Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune) retrograding.

And on Sun 10 Oct from midnight to early morning, Sun-Mercury-Mars will be in conjunction at the same time Moon-Venus are in conjunction at a time when 5 planets are retrograding. Such a combination tends to result in impetuous or emotional decisions, while others will be very stirred and passionate about their pursuits. The high energies from a 3-body-conjunction and 2-body-conjunction happening at the same time of 5 planets retrograding can result in people feeling more energized and affecting their sleep cycles while also stirring their inner issues and cause misunderstandings.

It’s not all bad news. Heightened energies like these can be harnessed for healing, cleansing and spiritual purposes. 

CordyKet will be conducting FREE (donation-basis) Zoom online events to help everyone manage their energies and also harness these exceptional energies for the benefit of participants:

1) Light on Earth Meditation

Wed 6th Oct 2021

7 – 8pm 

2) Wellness Sounds Session (Vocal Sound Healing)

Sun 10 Oct 2021 

7.30 – 8.30am

Malaysia/China dates and time (UTC +8)

Detailed information about these events is available on our WeChat official account and Facebook Page. 

Online meeting link and password will be given in the respective Cordyket Online groups 15min before the session. Hope to see you online. See below article on how to join the groups.

If you can’t make the sessions, there are other ways to minimise negative effects of the celestial alignments.

How can we minimise negative effects on ourselves?

We recommend that you do more:

• 1) meditation
• 2) Qigong
• 3) grounding
• 4) gardening
• 5) exercise 

Celestial events and alignments typically enhance the effects of meditation and subtle energy practices, when done correctly. 

We should also spend some time reflecting on the issues which cause us to be unhappy and try to make peace with them. Then we will truly be happier and less affected negatively by the planets; in fact, any event, or anybody. These are the issues which cause energy blockages within us that are triggered by celestial alignments. 

How can we use this info? 

Knowing the influence that all of us will be subject to, we can be mindful of ourselves so that we will not unleash negativity upon others; while at the same time we can be more understanding that people are emotional and temperamental due to planetary influences, so we can be cool even when others are not.

And if you think you have been affected by the celestial events, feel free to feedback or connect with me. I’d love to hear from you.

Blessings,

Ket

Tue 5 Oct 2021, 

Kuala Lumpur 

WeChat ID: KetOfCordyKet

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