THE CREATIVE RETROGRADE
a writing workshop and cosmic toolkit
90-minute online workshop
with anthony perrotta
Prepare for the upcoming
Mercury Retrograde
and more
July 17, 2025
7pm-8:30pm ET
Prepare for the Mercury Retrograde
What is a retrograde, and how can we as artists take control of that energy in our creative practice?
This live, online workshop with astrologer Anthony Perrotta will provide you with an education on what a retrograde is, along with the different kinds and speeds of retrogrades in our solar system.
Together, we will write into the retrograde energy, and there will be plenty of time for Q&A!
Mercury, the fastest orbiting planet in our solar system, will next station retrograde on July 18, and this workshop will get you ready – just in time! – to work with its creative potential. Mercury stations retrograde 3-4 times a year, and other planets have their own retrogrades, too, so this workshop will resource you to work with retrograde energy not just in July, but for years to come.
Thursday, July 17, 2025
7pm-8:30pm ET
Reconnect with
your creativity
Retrogrades are a wonderful time to look back on your creative practice so that you can move forward in full alignment with your intentions for your next projects. What worked for you in the past? What might you like to try again, and what might you revisit in a completely new way?
The goal of this workshop is to learn about the various retrogrades that can impact our creative practice, and how we can harness that energy to invigorate our practice. You'll learn how to work creatively with retrogrades, and you'll walk away with a ton of new writing. No sharing of writing required, but there will be opportunities to share reflections and ask questions if you desire! This is a time for YOU to re-connect with yourself and your practice.
Re-Turn
Anthony will talk about what exactly a retrograde is, the various kinds that we experience, and how to take control of the energy that they provide.
RE-USE
What has worked for you in the past? What have you noticed in previous retrograde cycles, and how might you prepare for upcoming ones?
RE-Create
You'll spend some time writing to themed prompts that will help you connect with the possibilities of retrograde energy.
Re-INVENT
There will be plenty of time to get all of your questions answered by Anthony so you can move into the next retrograde cycles with creative confidence!
harness retrograde energy in your creative practice!
THE CREATIVE RETROGRADE
A workshoP For Artists
$60
Re-connect, re-use, and re-create to re-invent the next stage of your creative life
faq
What Do I need to bring to the Workshop?
Bring a journal and a pen, and maybe a tasty beverage and/or snack!
DO I NEED TO HAVE PRIOR ASTROLOGY KNOWLEDGE?
Not at all! Anthony will share information that is helpful to new & experienced folks alike, and the writing prompts do not require any existing astrological practice.
How do I know if this workshop is for me?
If you are ready to check in with yourself about your desires for the remainder of 2025, and how to live into them with intention, this workshop is for you.
is the workshop interactive?
Participants get to sit back and relax with their journal and pen while Anthony shares information and prompts. You can have your camera off or on! There will be plenty of time for questions for anyone who would like to dive in deeper or gain additional clarity.
Who will be in this workshop with me?
Your guide and facilitator is astrologer Anthony Perrotta, hosted by creativity coach Catherine LaSota. Attendees of the workshop will include writers, artists, and anyone interested in tapping into their creativity.
WILL I RECEIVE A RECORDING OF THE Workshop?
Yes, everyone who registers for the workshop will receive a recording with 48 hours following the workshop, so that you can revisit these materials and prompts for any future retrogrades, too.
Walk away from this workshop with...
knowledge of retrograde energy & tools to work with it
tons of new writing!
new ways to connect with the planets
a recording that you can visit in future retrograde cycles
a refined understanding of your creative potential
YOUR guide
Anthony Perrotta
Anthony Perrotta is a queer Astrologer, Artist, Poet, Designer, Author, & Stylist. He has been a practicing astrologer for over a decade and a student of the craft for over 16 years. He has a background in Fashion and Interior Design and has spent years bridging the gap between his passions. Because astrology is at the heart of everything he does, he has created intersections of art, design, dreamwork, and poetry with astrology. Recently having written a book, he has brought to life ways to style yourself through your chart. For him, style is more than just dressing well, it is about self-expression and actualizing who you are. If you are ever looking for fashion inspiration for the zodiacal season, check out his Pinterest boards. He has been featured in Well + Good, Homes and Gardens, EveryGirl, Elle Decor, Witchology Magazine, Parade, and Bustle. He resides in Rhode Island with his partner, his cat, and his rabbit.
Retrogrades offer powerful energy!
Let's prepare for them together.