What does ‘in retrograde’ mean and how will the next one affect your star sign?

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Here’s a breakdown of what it means when a planet is in retrograde, and how it could affect your star sign. When Venus is in retrograde this could signal challenges and deal-breakers for people in relationships, while new relationships starting during this time may feel “perfectly crafted”. Taurus Throughout May and June, Mercury retrograde will affect Taurus’s house of finances and the first house of self. Once the Mercury retrograde enters Taurus season and into Gemini’s twelfth house of subconscious, Gemini will start to feel vulnerable and spiritual.