Career setbacks? Retrograde planets slow progress [Vedic Astrology]

Retrograde planets, in Vedic astrology, do not deny success—but they make the journey arduous. Their energy turns inward, forcing delays, doubts, and detours. Career growth, once steady, begins to falter. Promotions slip away, recognition is postponed, and opportunities seem just out of reach. Effort feels endless, yet results remain distant.

Each planet, when in retrograde, adds its own challenge. Saturn tests endurance, stretching timelines and demanding patience. Mercury clouds communication, leading to misunderstandings and poor decisions. Jupiter withholds blessings, making knowledge and guidance harder to grasp. Mars weakens momentum, turning drive into hesitation. Venus complicates relationships, straining workplace harmony. The past—old choices, forgotten mistakes—returns to demand attention. What was ignored must now be faced.

Traditional remedies—mantras, gemstones, acts of devotion—offer comfort, but can they truly shift destiny? Retrograde motion is not a curse, but a call for introspection. These planets push for deeper understanding, urging growth through struggle. The path is not blocked, only slowed, forcing one to refine skills, reassess goals, and develop resilience.

The frustration is real, the stagnation undeniable. But rising against resistance builds strength. The stars may pause, but they do not forbid movement. Those who endure, who learn from the setbacks rather than resist them, eventually find their way forward. Retrograde planets do not destroy success—they shape those who seek it.