# Beginner Astrology - Guide to Retrogrades **URL:** \ **Category:** Witchy Wisdom\ **Tags:** astrology\ **Created:** [May 23, 2023, 8:27pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/beginner-astrology-guide-to-retrogrades/38201 "2023-05-23T20:27:46Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Susurrus](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/susurrus/32/47671_2.png) [@Susurrus](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Susurrus)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2023, 11:16pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/beginner-astrology-guide-to-retrogrades/38201/21 "2023-05-25T23:16:04Z")
I like the color scheme of the graphics myself, but that could just be me 😆 I have the settings on my phone & laptop reversed so the background is black & the text is white. Maybe add some information on how they affect each other? The differences between **Fixed, Cardinal, & Mutable**? Um… you could do something on **Cusp** signs? I’m not sure what you already have learned or how far you’ve gotten into how they all interact with each other, but those would be good additions too. 😊 ---
**Author:** ![Phoenix\_Rose](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/phoenix_rose/32/29881_2.png) [@Phoenix\_Rose](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Phoenix_Rose)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2023, 2:08am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/beginner-astrology-guide-to-retrogrades/38201/22 "2023-05-26T02:08:34Z")
Hello @Cosmic_Curiosity! Your post explaining the North and South nodes was really intriguing. I looked up my chart that I ordered ages ago and my North Node is in Aquarius. But I don’t see a reference to the South node. How do I figure that out? ---
**Author:** ![BryWisteria](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/brywisteria/32/1632_2.png) [@BryWisteria](https://forum.spells8.com/u/BryWisteria)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2023, 5:25am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/beginner-astrology-guide-to-retrogrades/38201/23 "2023-05-26T05:25:12Z")
> [@Cosmic\_Curiosity](#): > > If i were to put everything togethet as a book, would you prefer The aesthetic and color scheme you have on the infographics is gorgeous and works really well digitally- my only thought is that a black background would use considerably more ink when printed than a white background would. It may or may not affect the printing costs of the book. Just one thing to help weigh your decision one way or another! ⚖ > [@Cosmic\_Curiosity](#): > > Also, what other areas of astrology would you like to see covered? I second Siofra’s suggestions about Fixed/Cardinal/Mutable and Cusps- those are both interesting topics that could be worth exploring more! 😀 Nothing else is jumping to mind at the moment, but if I think of anything else (and I’m sure there are other things- Astrology is such a vast area!) I’ll be sure to reach out! Thanks again for all you do, Alan- your Astrology Guides are a real blessing! 🙏 🌟 ---
**Author:** ![Cosmic\_Curiosity](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/cosmic_curiosity/32/32009_2.png) [@Cosmic\_Curiosity](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Cosmic_Curiosity)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2023, 5:59am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/beginner-astrology-guide-to-retrogrades/38201/24 "2023-05-26T05:59:10Z")
Hey @Phoenix_Rose . Your south node would be directly opposite your north. Since your north is in Aquarius, the sign opposite this would be Leo. The way to figure it out is just to look to see which sign is directly opposite on your chart ![astrology-horoscope-circle](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/3X/e/e/eeeaec9d64e14dd2b0c92a8e36507d4b6ccf99c6.jpeg) Blessed be Alan ---
**Author:** ![Cosmic\_Curiosity](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/cosmic_curiosity/32/32009_2.png) [@Cosmic\_Curiosity](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Cosmic_Curiosity)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2023, 6:29am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/beginner-astrology-guide-to-retrogrades/38201/25 "2023-05-26T06:29:57Z")
@Susurrus @BryWisteria Thank you so much for the suggestions. I do have a page about cardinal, fixed and mutable meanings but realised i haven’t posted it 🙈 Thank you for you for your considerations about the colour schemes too. I do like the white text on the darker background but using my teacher head here, know that it could make it difficult for some to read. Maybe i could have 2 versions 🤣 _Cosmic Curiosities - A Beginner’s Guide to Astrology_ I think the fact that i was thinking about a book and then its mentioned by members here is a sign to try it out. Might go for an e-book/kindle version first as opposed to printed to see how I manage. Then i could go to print so to speak if it is wanted. Many thanks for your input Blessed be Alan ---
**Author:** ![Phoenix\_Rose](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/phoenix_rose/32/29881_2.png) [@Phoenix\_Rose](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Phoenix_Rose)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2023, 10:09am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/beginner-astrology-guide-to-retrogrades/38201/26 "2023-05-26T10:09:14Z")
Thank you @Cosmic_Curiosity ! A friend of mine had done a print on demand book when she published so it didn’t cost her a lot to publish. That may be an option too so you can do e-book and print at the same time. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![BryWisteria](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/brywisteria/32/1632_2.png) [@BryWisteria](https://forum.spells8.com/u/BryWisteria)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2023, 4:03am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/beginner-astrology-guide-to-retrogrades/38201/27 "2023-05-29T04:03:37Z")
> [@Cosmic\_Curiosity](#): > > Cosmic Curiosities - A Beginner’s Guide to Astrology The name fits beautifully! 🌟 😊 However you decide to proceed with your exciting book-crafting, I’m cheering for you, Alan- good luck and may everything go well! 📖 🙏❤ Blessed be! [Previous page](https://forum.spells8.com/t/beginner-astrology-guide-to-retrogrades/38201.md?page=1)