The Retrograde Tarot Spread

This tarot spread can be used any time a planet is in retrograde (which between all planets is fairly regularly!). This is a time when, from our view on Earth, it appears as if the planet is moving backwards. In reality the retrograde planet has just moved to a different point relative to earth and the ‘retrograde’ is an illusion. However, even if the retrograde planet only appears to be moving backwards, this retrograde period does bring with it a lot of noticeable interruptions or changes in our lives.

Mercury retrograde is famous for it’s causing of communication errors, travel problems, issues with technology, etc.

Venus retrograde can cause issues & changes with love, relationships and our outward appearance.

Although each planet brings with it different lessons when it goes retrograde, depending on various factors, I wanted to create a general tarot spread that can be used during any retrograde. Finding the lessons while navigating retrogrades can be a challenge, but my hope is that this tarot spread will help you identify how the retrograde is going to affect & how you can use it to your benefit.

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