retrograding
Reversing orbital direction
Retrograding is moving backward or declining from a better to a worse state.
In astronomy, a planet retrogrades when it appears to move opposite its usual direction against the background stars—an optical illusion caused by orbital mechanics.
More broadly, retrograding suggests reversal or regression: The reforms are retrograding to pre-war policies.
In chess, retrograde analysis works backward from a position to determine how it arose.
Reverting to former sins
- revertingReturning to earlier state
- relapsingReturning to worse state
- recedingMoving away from observer
- retreatingMoving back from advance
backtracking · regressing · withdrawal · fallback · reversion · lapsing · decline · slipping
Gradual organic breakdown
- degradationDecline in condition
- worseningBecoming more severe
- declineDecrease or refuse
- atrophyWasting from disuse
erosion · crumbling · disintegration · devolution · breakdown · failing · weakening · corrosion
Celestial belt of signs
- transitsActs of passing through
- natal chartStar positions at birth
- planetsStar-orbiting celestial bodies
- horoscopeZodiac-based fortune telling
ephemeris · conjunction · aspects · trine · square · opposition · precession · birth chart
Recalling past experiences
- retrospectReflection on past events
- bygoneOf earlier times
- memoriesStored past experiences
- wistfulSadly longing for something
yearning · looking back · sentimentality · halcyon · flashback · longing · recollection · sepia-toned
backsliding
Reverting to former sins
- revertingReturning to earlier state
- relapsingReturning to worse state
- recedingMoving away from observer
retreating · backtracking · regressing · withdrawal · fallback · reversion · lapsing · decline · slipping · return
decay
Gradual organic breakdown
- degradationDecline in condition
- worseningBecoming more severe
- declineDecrease or refuse
atrophy · erosion · crumbling · disintegration · devolution · breakdown · failing · weakening · corrosion · dilapidation
zodiac
Celestial belt of signs
- transitsActs of passing through
- natal chartStar positions at birth
- planetsStar-orbiting celestial bodies
horoscope · ephemeris · conjunction · aspects · trine · square · opposition · precession · birth chart · progressions
reminiscence
Recalling past experiences
- retrospectReflection on past events
- bygoneOf earlier times
- memoriesStored past experiences
wistful · yearning · looking back · sentimentality · halcyon · flashback · longing · recollection · sepia-toned · vintage
retrogradingadvancing
Moving in forward direction
progressing · moving forward · proceeding · forging ahead · pushing forward
retrogradingprogressing
Moving toward completion
advancing · improving · developing · evolving · upgrading
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