StarBody Report
Four planets are currently retrograde in our solar system and yes, that includes Mercury. This is significant because retrogrades reverse the energy here on earth. It’s extra beneficial during this time to slow down or even pause in order to reflect. Let’s break down what these retrogrades mean for us and review the recommended wellness practices for each.
1. Pluto Retrograde in Aquarius
May 4th - October 13, 2025
You might remember when Pluto entered Aquarius last November. It was, and still is, super significant because Pluto hangs out in each sign for about 20 years at a time.
When the planet of major transformation and upheaval is retrograde, we’re being allotted the time to review any big changes or things that have been brought to our attention that could use revision. In particular- things in relation to our communities and the greater collective.
Recommended Bodywork:
Foot reflexology with focus on the ankles.
If you’re feeling unclear on how to innate change within your own life or even on a much broader, global level, pay your ankles some attention. The ankles are ruled by Aquarius and hold the wisdom needed to rebel against the norm and outdated systems in an innovative and unconventional way.
2. Neptune Retrograde in Aries
July 4th - December 10, 2025
Neptune is the planet that inspires our inspiration. Neptune is a dreamer, a lover and an unlimited supply of empathy and creativity to pull from.
If you hit the ground running on a passion project late March/early April when Neptune was newly in Aries, there’s a chance you’ve lost some momentum by now. This doesn’t mean you should quit (or shouldn’t quit for that matter... ). What it does mean is that Neptune is retrograde and you will likely begin to feel inspired once again in December.
Recommended Bodywork:
Head in the Clouds treatment.
When you’re ready to re-ignite the torch you once held early spring, tend to your head. Aries rules the scalp and face. These are the places I focus on during my Head in the Clouds treatment which includes a combination of stimulating scalp and facial massage.
3. Saturn Retrograde in Aries
July 12 - November 27, 2025
Saturn, also in Aries, wants to assist us in executing our Neptune in Aries dreams by encouraging structure and discipline. However, when Saturn is retrograde, we don’t feel quite as motivated to do so or we second guess the original plan we once felt rather confident about.
Recommended Bodywork:
Gua sha or jade roller routine.
Once again, Aries rules the scalp and face. Because Saturn is involved here, we want to focus on consistency. Establishing a gua sha or jade roller routine will help implement the diligence of Saturn and the physical energy of Aries needed to complete what you once started.
4. Mercury Retrograde in Leo
July 18 - August 11, 2025
Mercury retrograde, the most well known of all the retrogrades, has quite the impact on our mental clarity, boundaries and time. If everything seems kind of up in the air lately- that’s because it is and this feeling of instability is only amplified by the other three retrogrades.
Here’s your heads up to expect delays, for plans to fall through and communications to be misinterpreted. No fear cause around here we use astrology as a practical tool to successfully navigate times like these, right? Right.
Recommended Bodywork:
Spine lengthening stretches.
Because Leo rules the spine I highly recommend taking some time to stretch your back. You can try pilates, yoga, or just simply stand where you are right now, take a deep breath in and as you exhale, reach for your toes. Stretching releases tension from our bodies which releases tension from our minds and sense Mercury rules the mind… I think you get the idea.
Til next week,
:) Ferris