concept   retrograde motion

4 commonsense assertions
Cultures (4) Babylonian astronomy (1) Western astrology (1) Mayan astronomy (1) Western astronomy (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 retrograde motion Babylonian astronomy Ancient cultures, including Babylonian astronomy, attached significance to retrograde motion in their astronomical traditions and explanations. 5
2 retrograde motion Western astrology In Western astrology, there is a belief that planetary retrogrades can influence personal and emotional aspects of life. 4
3 retrograde motion Mayan astronomy In Mayan astronomy, retrograde motion of planets holds spiritual significance as the gods change direction to take a closer look at the Earth. 1
4 retrograde motion Western astronomy Western astronomers have observed and studied the well-documented phenomenon of retrograde motion of planets for centuries. 1