1. Astronomical Background. 2. Types of retrogression- rotation and revolution. 3. Importance of Retrograde planets-views of classics & savants. 4. Karmic theory and retrogression of Mercury & Venus. 5. Retrogression of Mars, Jupiter & Saturn. 6. Dasha/ transit and retrogression. 7. Retrogression and Div. charts, Horary & Mundane affairs. 8. Retrogression and Western Astrology. 9. Six Astronomical Configurations. 10. 15 tables and 43 charts of natives/ natural calamities