Retrograde Planets in Prashna — Reverse Movement, Reverse Outcome?
Retrograde (vakra) planets move backward through the zodiac apparently. In Prashna, a retrograde significator suggests the matter has happened before, is being revisited, or is moving in reverse.
Reading retrograde in Prashna
- Retrograde Lagna lord: the asker is revisiting the question.
- Retrograde karaka: the matter has happened, is repeating, or going backward.
- Retrograde benefic in 6/8/12: surprise positive.
- Retrograde malefic in good house: surprise negative.
Special cases
- Multiple retrogrades = strong reversal theme.
- Retrograde Mercury asking communication question = miscommunication likely.
- Retrograde Mars asking property question = property dispute resurfaces.
Practical guidance
- Don't make new commitments during retrograde of the relevant karaka.
- Use retrograde period for review and revision.
- Re-ask Prashna after the planet goes direct.
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