Motion

Planets are always in motion, though their apparent speed and direction vary as they travel through the zodiac. In astrology, these changes form a repeating rhythm that shapes how planetary energy unfolds over time.

In the TimePassages app, the Motion section shows a planet's speed and its direction, whether it's direct, retrograde, or stationing as it slows to change course. For the Sun and Moon, only speed is shown, since they never turn retrograde. When viewing transiting planets, this section also includes the next station and upcoming retrograde periods, so you can anticipate when the planet will shift direction.

Beyond what you see in this section, planetary motion also includes other key transitions, such as ingresses (sign changes) and duration in house (how long a planet remains within a house of a chart). These related topics appear in other parts of the app but together describe the full cycle of planetary movement—how a planet enters, pauses, reverses, and progresses through the zodiac and houses.

Understanding a planet's motion adds nuance to interpretation. A planet moving swiftly and direct expresses its influence outwardly, while one that is slowing down or retrograde tends to turn energy inward for review, refinement, or renewal. Motion reveals not just where a planet is, but how it's moving—and that rhythm tells the story of timing and change in every chart.

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