A Black woman floats underwater, wrapped in flowing translucent fabric that moves like spirit. Her head tilts back slightly, eyes closed in soft surrender. Glowing orbs rise around her, casting gentle light across her skin. Her body language speaks of deep trust—held, protected, and entirely unhurried.

Beyond the Backspin

Beyond the Backspin Reclaiming the Power of Retrogrades Retrogrades are not detours. They are directional shifts meant to bring us into deeper harmony with time, truth, and transformation. The collective often treats these planetary moments like warning sirens—especially when Mercury is involved. Social media floods with memes and panic, as if a retrograde is a cosmic trick played on us rather than an invitation to slow down and realign. But that’s not how I experience them. Not anymore. At Healing through Visions, I meet retrograde energy with presence, not panic. When a planet stations retrograde, it doesn’t actually move backward—it appears to. This illusion of reversal is symbolic, not sinister. It signals a time when that planet’s themes become more internalized, more reflective, more potent…

A radiant Black woman with rich brown skin and locs stands in stillness, her eyes closed in peaceful power. Her face glows with celestial grace, as fiery waves of red, orange, and gold spiral behind her like a living solar aura. The light seems to emanate from her very being, blending cosmic energy with embodied presence. Her posture is regal yet relaxed, capturing the sacred moment of planetary integration and inner alignment.

Table of Planetary Meanings

Table of Planetary Meanings Energies, Virtues, Vices & Houses Astrology isn’t just a study of stars—it’s a sacred conversation with the self. Every planet, every asteroid, every energetic signature invites us to meet a part of who we are. These celestial bodies act as mirrors, amplifiers, and messengers. Their presence in our chart points us toward purpose, helps us navigate challenge, and brings light to our hidden gifts. This planetary correspondences guide is more than a chart—it’s a key. A living map that shows us how energy moves through us. The Sun doesn’t just shine—it pulses with vitality and teaches us how to lead. The Moon doesn’t only reflect light—it carries the tides of emotion and intuition. Mercury, Venus, Mars—all the way to Makemake and…