Special Re-Release: Reframing Retrograde Seasons

November 5, 2025

Has your life been feeling off lately? As if the energy around feels a bit chaotic all of a sudden. Maybe communication with your family, friends, or colleagues might seem disjointed and misunderstood.

Special Re-Release: Reframing Retrograde Seasons

Has your life been feeling off lately? As if the energy around feels a bit chaotic all of a sudden. Maybe communication with your family, friends, or colleagues might seem disjointed and misunderstood. Or perhaps your plans keep shifting. Well, astrologers everywhere can’t stop talking about the upcoming Mercury retrograde from November 9 – 29. So, what better time to re-release our retrograde conversation with Hero and Astrologer Ophira Edut? Enjoy!
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While retrogrades often carry a reputation for chaos, they can actually offer profound opportunities for reflection and transformation. In this episode, astrologer Ophira Edut explains how to work with retrograde energy rather than resist it, using astrology as a tool for clarity, growth, and alignment.
As the long-time resident astrologer for ELLE and author of The Astrology Advantage, Ophira shares grounded insights on navigating energetic shifts with awareness, balance, and intention. Tune in to explore how the stars can support your evolution.
 

What You Will Learn

  • [00:01] Intro and a bit about our guest, Ophira Edut
  • [03:43] What is astrology, and why people seek Ophira’s guidance
  • [06:09] What a retrograde is and why it has a reputation for disruption
  • [10:53] How to reframe retrogrades as opportunities for growth
  • [14:47] How Ophira works with retrograde energy in her own life
  • [16:31] Retrogrades that focus on personal healing vs. external challenges
  • [20:01] How astrology set the table for inner healing 
  • [23:48] Preparing for March retrograde: Venus and Mercury
  • [29:09] Ways to work with retrograde energy rather than resisting it
  • [30:37] Retrograde rituals that can help navigate through this period with ease
  • [35:03] Wrap-up and end of the show
 

Resources Mentioned

Let’s Connect!

Ophira Edut 

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