Mars
Drive, courage, desire, conflict, action
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- Rules
- Aries (traditionally also Scorpio)
- Keywords
- Drive, courage, desire, conflict, action
- Cycle
- About two years; retrograde roughly every two years for about ten weeks.
Meaning
Mars is the warrior: how you go after what you want, assert yourself, and handle anger and desire.
In Your Chart
Mars's sign shows how you act; its house shows where you fight and strive.
Shadow
Aggression, impulsiveness, or suppressed anger that turns inward.
Mars Retrograde — The Warrior's Rest
Military operations stall. Industrial productivity drops. Anger simmers beneath the surface. Passive aggression replaces direct confrontation.
Don't start fights or major competitive endeavors. Channel energy inward. Review strategies before acting.
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