2024- Planetary Influences on the Zodiac Signs

2024 in more than one way seems to be quite eventful with a host of planet influences on the anvil. Jupiter, the planet of expansion and wisdom is in Taurus as the year starts and then in the end of May shifts position to the house of Gemini. This is going to influence the worlds of media and communication in a great way. The great teacher, Saturn continues its stint in Pisces all through the year.

The outer planets of Uranus and Neptune stay in their positions in Taurus and Pisces respectively for the year. Pluto is in for a major shift when it completes its long stint of 15 years in Capricorn and moves over to the sign of Aquarius on the 20th of November where it stays till 2043, and this heralds the Age of Aquarius.

Just before Jupiter transits to Gemini, it has a conjunction with Uranus in Taurus, between the 20th of March and the 20th of May and this is likely to bring about major transformations in the financial markets around the world during early spring. Chiron, the wounded healer spends the whole of 2024 in Aries.

Here are some of the major planetary influences that are lined up for 2024.

2024 Eclipses

Full Moon-  Lunar Eclipse in Libra: March 25

Likely to bring about an ultimatum for a relationship.

New Moon - Solar Eclipse in Aries: April 8

Self gets more emphasized around this eclipse.

Full Moon-  Lunar Eclipse in Pisces: September 17

There would be an experience of breaking up of certain structural patterns in life.

New Moon -Solar Eclipse in Libra: October 2

This eclipse being the last eclipse of the year, winds up our deep-cleaning in personal and professional spheres.

2024 Retrogrades

Mercury Retrograde: 

April 1 – April 25

August 4 – August 28

November 25 – December 15

In 2024, all Mercury retrogrades occur in fire signs. The first retrograde occurs in the sign of Aries in April, then in Leo during August and then in Sagittarius in December. Be ready to handle some delays and hindrances around, especially in relationships and communications. Overall, the three phases of Mercury retrograde would emphasis healing for the year.

Mars Retrograde

December 26 – February 23

Mars, the fiery planet starts its retrograde motion on the 26th of December, 2023 just before the New year starts and goes direct on the 23rd of February, 2024. This would remove any air that surrounds your familial environment and heals generational trauma.

Jupiter Retrograde

October 9 – February 4

As Jupiter turns retrograde in October, it would change the way we think, questioning our old belief systems.

Saturn Retrograde

June 29 – November 15 

Saturn teaches us some important life lessons as it retrogrades between June and November and the mutable signs of Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces might feel the heat.

Uranus Retrograde

September 1 – January 30

As Uranus goes retrograde we would get some time to pause and breathe. Changes that are within our control are on the anvil.

Neptune Retrograde

July 2 – December 7 

Neptune’s retrograde phase in 2024 would bring about major revelations to the fore. Some world orders get dismantled and make way for new ones as Neptune retrogrades for about half of the year in 2024.

Pluto Retrograde

May 2 – October 1

Just before its transit to Aquarius from Capricorn, we would see Pluto retrograding this year. This Pluto retrograde means that there would be major power changes in governments, corporates and financial institutions across the globe.