We told you “courage, Mercury retrograde, it’s almost over!” » and we didn’t lie to you. The planet of communication stops retrograde on December 16… But in the meantime, it is Mars which risks causing us some problems. Jennifer Billock says it in “Retrograde Planets” (Jouvence Éso): “Mars has the reputation of being the most trying when it comes to retrograde. Mars retrograde tries to teach us patience […] Mars being a planet of action, when it goes retrograde it sends us inaction. » An astrological phenomenon that we will soberly translate here by the expression “molo polo”. Slowdowns are to be expected, reductions in speed in sight. Especially for certain signs.
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Mars retrograde: the art of slowing down
What is Mars used for in astrology? To move us forward. If the red planet is named after the god of war, it is not for nothing: it is the warrior of the solar system. Mars represents our instinct for survival and competition, our desire to prove ourselves, the way we assert ourselves, our decision-making, our libido, our anger. So when she makes her little celestial detour, it’s the light that turns red: less motivation, more expectations and stagnation. “When Mars retrograde, you experience a certain insecurity and are frustrated in your projects,” explain the astrologers of The Woke Mystix in “SOS astrology” (The Lotus & the Elephant). “Mars retrograde is a great time to pay attention to our inner power and how we assert ourselves in the world. »
Mars retrograde also means a libido at half mast. For the duo of astrologers, when the planet of desire takes a little cosmic detour, “you can prefer solitude to naughty moments”. Desires could be expressed differently, reevaluated, discussed. Anger is also more introverted, and works on us beneath the surface. An advantage if you have to make decisions quickly with a cool head, a problem if your frustrations suddenly resurface. Beware of arguments, lack of communication (remember that Mercury is also retrograde until December 16), and somatization. Mars retrograde is also the ideal time to move, but more gently. Less violent but more regular physical exercise, to reconnect with your body. Advice that will be particularly useful to certain astrological signs.
Mars retrograde: what effect on astrological signs?
Leo, Aries, Sagittarius: Mars retrograde forces you to rest
It’s not easy to wait for a Fire sign. For astrological signs as active and energetic as they are, resting is often a thankless task to accomplish. Something obligatory that we are forced to do, under penalty of not being able to move forward afterwards. Mars retrograde in Leo (the sign of pleasure and recreation) points to the need to take a break simply for the sake of a break. Without waiting to be exhausted, without being forced to do so by a doctor, and above all: while enjoying it. Do nothing for the beauty of the gesture, feel the calm in your body, exercise simply to feel like you exist.
Libra, Gemini, Pisces: Mars retrograde refocuses you
For these signs who tend to spread themselves thin, diluting their energy and attention everywhere, Mars retrograde is an opportunity to appreciate slowness. Do one thing after another, stop being constantly preparing everything at once. Already, because it is very often counterproductive and exhausting. But also because it allows Libra, Gemini and Pisces to be present here and now, rather than everywhere and ultimately: nowhere. Gemini will be particularly impacted by this retrograde which overlaps with that of Mercury, its assigned star. His watchword? Patience.
Virgo, Capricorn, Cancer: the opportunity to take care of yourself
Mars is also the planet that fights for our little person before others. In Leo, she defends our interests and our self-esteem all the more. So this retrograde is the perfect time to think a little selfishly for three zodiac signs who tend to do a lot for others. Virgo, Capricorn and Cancer learn to give themselves more energy and time, to make decisions more based on what they want than on the goodwill of others. For Capricorn, this is also a lesson to learn: not everything has to rhyme with “productivity”.
Taurus, Scorpio, Aquarius: Mars retrograde tests you
For this trio, this retrograde of Mars is in a way a test of Fire. Taurus and Scorpio, who tend to feel everything from the inside, could “overflow” like a volcano if they don’t take the time to face their anger. The wait and the frustration accumulated by an unfulfilled desire or a stagnating project could make them uncomfortable. It’s up to them to transform this expectation into something that is useful to them, to think about an important decision, to prepare the ground. For Aquarius too, it will be a question of long-term strategy and not of a frontal attack. He doesn’t launch a project, he refines, he matures… But he also gets impatient. Especially since he takes full force the opposition of Mars to Pluto (depths, metamorphoses) in his sign. Aquarius craves change, in this transition between 2024 and 2025, but will have to be patient.
