Meaning
moving in the opposite direction to that of most other stars, planets, etc.:
in astrology (= the study of the movements and positions of the sun, moon, planets, and stars in the belief that they affect the character and lives of people), used to describe a star or planet moving from east to west :
- The apparent retrograde motion of the planets arises from the Earth’s motion.
- Retrograde planets don't so much make things go wrong as make us more aware.
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