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Axial tilt, also known as obliquity, is the angle between a planet's rotational axis and its orbital plane. This tilt can vary widely among the planets in our Solar System.
A planet with a small axial tilt rotates with its axis almost perpendicular to its orbital path. Earth, for instance, has an axial tilt of about 23.5 degrees, which leads to the changing seasons as the planet orbits the Sun.
However, not all planets adhere to a small tilt. For example, Venus has an axial tilt of roughly 177 degrees, making it almost completely upside down relative to its rotation, while Uranus's axial tilt is about 98 degrees, causing it to rotate almost on its side.

Prograde rotation refers to a planet rotating in the same direction as it orbits the Sun. This is the rotation pattern observed in most of the planets in our Solar System.
When a planet exhibits prograde rotation, it spins from west to east, which is also how the Earth rotates. The Sun rises in the east and sets in the west due to this prograde spin.
However, some planets deviate from this pattern, which is not common among the major planets. Prograde rotation generally aligns with a small axial tilt, facilitating a harmonious rotational and orbital motion.

Retrograde rotation occurs when a planet rotates in the opposite direction to its orbit around the Sun. This unusual pattern can result in phenomena like the Sun potentially rising in the west and setting in the east.
Venus and Uranus are notable for their retrograde rotation. Venus, with its axial tilt of around 177 degrees, spins almost completely backwards. This means it rotates clockwise when viewed from above the north pole, unlike most other planets.
Uranus, on the other hand, rolls almost completely on its side with a tilt of about 98 degrees. This skewed rotation also classifies as retrograde. These unique rotation patterns make Venus and Uranus intriguing exceptions to the typical planetary rotation rules.