A note on Retrogade movement of Plantes

It has been observed that a retrograde (vakri) planet gives the results as if it was placed in the previous house to its actual natal position. This is applicable at the fullest in the planets period where it become active to give results. Retrogression will make the planet more virile to produce its natural results, Retrograde planets become intensified . If the planets is otherwise auspiciously placed, in exaltation, Mooltrikona, own Rashi. Virile : Having strength, energy Retrogression is considered as a phenomenon that contributes to the cancellation of debility of a planet. On the other hand, it also take away from the exaltation of a Planet.
Retrograde planets are empowered and their effects are more powerfully felt than when they are in direct. There are some position where the retrograde planet disturbs significantly. If the retrograde planet aspects the 2nd house or 7th house or if the retrograde planet is placed in these houses. While judging the planet and its effect always calculate the placement and aspect of the planet assuming that the retrograde planet is placed in the previous house. For instance, If the retrograde Jupiter is placed in the 8th house assume that the Jupiter is placed in the 7th house and calculate it effect on the 7th house the 1st , 11th & 3rd house.

Results of Retrograqde Planets

Retrograde Venus
reconsideration before expressing affection. doubts the affection of others let down by the commitment of others 2) relates awkwardly to others 4) obsessed in relationships

Retrograde Mars
reconsiders before expressing anger tends to repress difficult to handle competitive situations depression

Retrograde Jupiter
doubts about their credibility abundance is felt inside feels superior in some way inside looks inside for query related to religious questions

Retrograde Saturn
feels inferiority complex. hides fears inadequacy

NADI concepts about Retrograde planet (VERY IMPORTANT)

1) A retrograde planet will always aspect the rear sign with half aspect. 2) Retrograde planet will give beneficial results if a friendly planet is placed in 12th sign from retro planet. It will give bad results if an enemy planet is placed in 12th sign from retro planet. 3) If a debilitated planet is in retro motion and if a friendly planet is placed in 12th sign from retro planet it will give beneficial results. Hence, we have to assume that the debilitation is cancelled. If an enemy planet is placed in 12th sign from the retro planet, it will give bad results only. 4) If an exalted planet is in retro motion and an enemy planet is placed in 12th sign from retro planet it will give bad results. If a friendly planet is placed in the 12th sign from retro planet it will give good results only.

NOTE : Some experts say that the natural benefics such as Venus, Mercury and Jupiter are strong while natural malefics such as Saturn and Mars are weak or evil when retrograde, unless Saturn or Mars happen to be ascendant lords or yogakarakas.