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Mars is a planet of activity and war, bright and rapid, which in astrology is responsible for the method and nature of actions and indicates ways to solve problems, methods to achieve goals and in which the direction should make efforts.
Mars is a “slower” planet than Mercury and Venus, because its orbit is much farther from the Sun. Mars goes through the entire Zodiac in about 2 years.
Mars is an outer planet, that is, its orbit is not inside the Earth's orbit, but outside, so Mars can become retrograde only when the Sun is opposite — in opposition, that is, Mars, Earth and Sun will line up.
Read also: Everything you wanted to know about retrograde Venus: what will it bring and how to survive?
Astrologers expect the days of Mars retrograde with particular awe, because this phenomenon is relatively rare, which means it is very powerful and important. Since Mars is still a personal planet, its retrograde is still felt in everyday life.
This is the third planet after Mercury and Venus, whose retrograde nature should be taken into account when planning everyday activities, since the slower planets after Mars are from Jupiter to Pluto – although they can be retrograde, but this happens for a very, very long time, and the frequency is stable once a year for many months. Also, the retrograde of Mars in the birth horoscope is important, as is the retrograde of Mercury and Venus.
Contents
Mars retrograde period: how often does it happen and how long does it last?
Why don't all people feel the planet is retrograde?
What areas of life does retrograde Mars affect?
Martian retrograde stages and related features
The psychological impact of retrograde Mars
Possible events on retro Mars
Retrograde Mars: what not to do and why?
Retrograde Mars: What can you do?
How do you know who is waiting for changes?
Retrograde Mars transit according to zodiac signs
Retrograde Mars in the natal chart
Tips for those with retro Mars in their horoscope
Retrograde Mars in men
Retrograde Mars in a woman
Mars retrograde periods 2020-2029
Mars retrograde period: how often does it happen and how long does it last?
Mars can become retrograde about once every 2 years (every 22-23 months) and can stay in this position for 66 to 88 days! This is quite a lot, considering all the warnings about the retrograde nature of this planet, which will be discussed below.
The Mars cycle begins when it goes retrograde in Aries and lasts about 13-15 years. During this time, he manages to go around the entire Zodiac, being retrograde in turn in each of the signs, sometimes touching the border between two signs or missing one sign.
When Mars is 140-145 degrees away from the Sun, it becomes static and then retrograde. During retrograde, there is opposition to the Sun.
In terms of prognostics, this is not the best time, as it gives various destructive events. The tense situation, intolerance and various conflict situations in society can also be accompanied by natural disasters and accidents. This is why many people are so afraid of Mars retrograde, because it highlights where the tension is accumulated. The good news is that retrograde helps you get rid of this tension.
Of course, serious events require other indicators and the participation of other planets, but in general, remember that when Mars approaches very close to Earth, it becomes retrograde and stands up In opposition to the Sun, situations can be very explosive!
Take a look at the events of summer 2018, when Mars was retrograde and came close to Earth at the end of July 2018. It was a terrible period of fires and various other dangerous situations. Read more about this summer in the article Eclipse Corridor Disasters: Results and Forecast for September 2018
Before Mars goes retrograde, it slows down and stops to become a “static” planet. Mars is static for about a week. This is the most crucial period, when events related to the slowdown in all matters are felt especially strongly. The second static occurs at the end of the retrograde path and also lasts about a week.
Why don't all people feel the planet is retrograde?
People who do not actively use the energy of Mars — passive, accustomed to going with the flow, not leading an active lifestyle — may not feel the influence of retrograde Mars at all.
If you are not doing business, sports, repairing or building anything, driving a car and are not going to buy it, do not need surgery, retrograde Mars is for you almost not scary.
People born under the signs of Aries and Scorpio, as well as those who have Mars, an important planet in their horoscope, can feel the retrograde of Mars especially strongly.
Your personal horoscope will show you which areas Mars is personally responsible for: inhibition can occur in these areas. However, you may not always notice this at all, because Mars may be “sleeping” in your life.
What areas of life does retrograde Mars affect?
Mars is responsible for activity and all things related to speed, movement and strength, so in case of retrograde, it can influence the following areas in which you will notice a certain share delays or “ineffectiveness”:
Business
Various competitions
Sports
Cars and mechanisms
Repair and construction
Surgery, surgeries
Working with other tools (especially sharp ones).
Martian retrograde stages and related features
The retrograde motion of Mars is associated with a serious slowdown in activity, a review and change in the direction of efforts and the way energy is spent, a change in the stereotypes by which people act and behave. Not everyone can notice this, but internal changes do exist.
1) When Mars slows down, people are less active in using their usual methods of work and activity, and there is a kind of departure from the stereotype.
2) When Mars is first parked (a static state before turning retrograde), a person may stop acting as they are used to.
3) During the retrograde period, activities and activity are reviewed, a person begins to remember his past experience and increasingly begins to think that it is impossible to act in the old way or it is impossible, because it is no longer producing the desired results. Little by little, a person begins to search for a new stereotype of behavior by analyzing old experiences. It is already difficult to use it in everyday activities.
4) After Mars goes straight, the use of a new stereotype is gradually mastered and a person begins to act differently.
This makes it clear that the period of Mars retrograde is very important, because it helps many of us find new ways and ways to act. This should be especially used by those who are stuck in everyday life, want a new experience, but don't yet know how.
Every two years
you will be given this opportunity. After all, every two years, after Mars has mastered the Zodiac, you can stop and look back, and if something doesn't work out, fix it!
This is a great place to prepare for a new start, be it work, business projects or sporting achievements, or any ideas where it is important to make efforts and act. If you have your own business, expect Mars to retrograde to reconsider how you operate, maybe even your field of activity. This is the perfect time to do it!
The psychological impact of retrograde Mars
Although Mars isn't particularly related to psychology, some may notice the effect of retrograde on overall health. Possible psychological effects include the following:
– There is not enough energy to start something: even if you want to start something, you may feel very lazy, or something will constantly distract you.
– An increase in irritation, intolerance, dissatisfaction with oneself and others, which prevents you from doing everyday and work activities.
– Loss of interest in things.
– Decreased libido.
– Memories of old grievances, a keen sense of revenge and punishment for offenders, even if quite a long time has passed.
– The desire to quarrel and sort things out with others (especially with the negative aspects of Mars at this time).
Possible events on retro Mars
– They give you a chance to review your activities and offer you a fresh look at how you are used to acting.
– Competitors, rivals or people who helped you develop, stimulated you, motivated you and did not allow you to be lazy and forced you to act may come from the past.
– Conflicts between people are intensifying, old enemies are becoming more active.
– You might get a chance to try something that didn't work again.
– Inhibition in all activities, especially those that require activity.
– The emergence of various obstacles on the way to the goals.
– Avoiding the things you plan to do, interference from outside circumstances (for example, someone distracted you, offered to switch to something else).
– Breakdowns and failures of equipment and vehicles.
– Travel delays due to accidents or other problems that may not be directly related to you, but will affect you indirectly (this also happens with retrograde/static Mercury, in retro terms Mars delays or their causes are usually more serious).
– Aggression can easily turn against the person who expresses it, so you should develop patience, endurance and just try not to enter into conflicts.
Retrograde Mars: what not to do and why?
Start any new projects that are related to business or any other activity in which you will not act as an outside observer, but will act clearly. This is especially true for any long-term enterprises.
Why can't we?
Such new activities may fail, or you will quickly “deflate”: you will not want to continue or develop this business.
Go to a new job, look for a new job.
Why can't we?
The search for a new job can take a long time, and if you have already found a job before, you should not start it now, as it will be more difficult for you to get used to it. There's going to be a lot you're completely unfamiliar with. New experience and new skills will be accumulated very slowly and hard.
Organize competitions and start holding them.
Why can't we?
Organizing any competition can be difficult and not very successful, and many difficulties may arise. This, of course, concerns the beginning of the organization. If the competition was prepared before that, then in the days of retro Mars, it's good to review all possible scenarios again, to supplement and correct something. It can disappoint the organization, or some unforeseen forces will intervene.
If any competitions or sporting events are held for a longer time, they should be planned to start under Mars in a straight position, and only then it doesn't matter if they turn around Mars or not. For example, in 2018, Mars went retrograde on June 26. The World Cup began in the same month (starting on June 14, 2018). It ended on July 15 when Mars was in retrograde. The championship was very successful and was even recognized as the best in history.
Read also: Everything you wanted to know about Mercury retrograde: what will it bring and how to survive?
Buy cars or other means of transportation.
Why can't we?
Vehicles are related to Martian themes, so it's best to avoid buying them. New cars may be defective and you will have to return or replace them. They can fail quickly, or you'll be constantly repairing them.
Start construction or repairs.
Why can't we? During the repair process, a variety of problems can be identified, misunderstandings may be possible, something will be done wrong, then you will have to redo it.
Try to speed things up, do things faster, force things.
Why can't we?
Your efforts may be in vain, you will regret taking action, or situations will simply get out of control.
Repair equipment and vehicles (hand over the car to the car service).
Why can't we?
There is a big risk that the problem will be fiddled with for a long time, or very soon it turns out that the work will have to be redone or finished, hidden flaws will open up. The reasons may be different: from accidents to the negligence and incompetence of craftsmen.
Go on a trip.
Why can't we?
There is a high probability of delays on the road, various kinds of accidents, in the worst case scenario and the corresponding signs in the birth chart – accidents involving you, injuries, blood loss, surgery.
To start a war (of any kind, it is not necessary in the truest sense of the word), to take open action against someone, to sue someone.
Why can't we?
Whoever starts this is more likely to fail soon.
Do surgeries that can be postponed (for example, plastic surgery and others).
Why can't we?
Mars is directly related to operations, surgery, sharp instruments and blood, so surgery should not be done: there is a high probability of various side effects, bleeding, and long recovery .
Retrograde Mars: What can you do?
Return to old and unfinished or unfinished cases, review the approach to solving them, use other methods of implementing the plan
; Make repeated attempts achieve your goal (if you did not succeed before);
Get rid of old things; throw out of your mind what is already outdated and cannot be used for further development;
Quit bad habits;
Accumulate strength and energy for future achievements, prepare for some breakthrough in the future;
Analyze your previous actions, especially if something did not work out, identify problems and inaccuracies in your actions, check and double-check what has already been done and done;
Admit your mistakes.
How do you know who is waiting for changes?
Retrograde Mars is primarily felt by people whose horoscopes this planet occupies an important position: it is associated with activity, it is located in a corner house (especially the first or tenth). Also, if you're Aries or Scorpio, Mars will also matter, as it controls these signs.
If you don't know your horoscope, but your profession is related to Mars, then your professional career may also experience some delays or other events. This is especially true for people in the following occupations:
Surgeons
Dentists
Firefighters
Police
Athletes
Steelmakers, metallurgists
Test chemists
Racing drivers
Drivers
Car mechanics
Butchers
Loggers
Customs officers and tax officers
Security guards This
also includes military professions and work in any business in which you need to act quickly and aggressively and make quick decisions.
Retrograde Mars transit according to zodiac signs
Retrograde Mars is quite predictable: it retrograde in each zodiac sign in turn, affects two adjacent signs, and sometimes misses one sign. In each of these signs, he can manifest himself in different ways. The Mars cycle begins in Aries and lasts approximately 13-15 years. During this time, he manages to be retrograde 7 or 8 times.
♈ ARIES. Retrograde Mars will not be particularly happy with this sign, because he does not like going back to the past so much. Although Mars is very determined and active in this sign, going in the opposite direction, he will especially seriously slow down all undertakings and will not allow things to develop normally. Transfer your activity to unfinished tasks and projects. You will be more likely to complete them successfully or redo something. But the new one will not be very successful, which will cause a storm of irritation and aggression.
Mars retrograde in Aries will take place from September 10 to November 13, 2020.
♉ TAURUS. When Mars is in the sign of Taurus, its activity decreases sharply compared to the previous period, and there is more laziness and relaxation. In retrograde, this only increases, and any overly active activity can cause losses, unforeseen expenses, losses of money and all kinds of expenses that could not be taken into account. There is a very high probability of mistakes in work. You can't hurry and make quick decisions!
Mars in Taurus is expected to retrograde from November 12 to December 23, 2037 (after Aries in 2020, Mars will retrograde immediately to Gemini in 2022).
♊ TWINS. Here Mars acts more through words, communication, negotiations, and mental activity in general. There is an increasing desire to go somewhere urgently, to talk to someone. However, haste can bring chaos, and some circumstances prevent you from having to agree on something with someone. When Mars is retrograde in Gemini, no matter how eager people are to get somewhere, they are still late, ruin relationships with others and are too fervent and impatient. That is why it is so important not to hurry now, not to try to jump on the last train car. Remember this is a very bad time to hurry.
Mars in Gemini is expected to retrograde from October 30, 2022 to January 12, 2023 and from October 13 to November 12, 2037.
♋ CANCER. Mars in the sign of Cancer, and even retrograde, is very weak, so at this time many will face various inconveniences and tensions. Many people are becoming intolerant of their loved ones, and various ethnic unrest break out among the people. It is difficult to restore order in everyday life, various breakdowns occur in the house, etc. Anxiety is ripening in society and various gloomy thoughts appear that are related to home, land, and close relatives. It is clear that this time is ideal for completing or reviewing family and home matters, but not starting new ones.
Mars in Cancer is expected to retrograde from January 6 to February 24, 2025.
♌ LEO. Once again in the fire sign, Mars begins to simulate people to be more active and apply forces in the direction they need, but turning retrograde, Mars slows down any new one activity and slows it down, resulting in increased anger and aggression. To prevent this from happening, plan for this period only to continue the things you started in the past, but not to start new ones. Only brag about what you know and know for a long time, what you are sure of. It is better not to visit crowded places, because at this time there is a high probability of various unrest, fires and accidents.
Mars in Leo is expected to retrograde from December 7, 2024 to January 6, 2025 and from February 27 to April 1, 2027.
♍ VIRGO. When Mars goes retrograde according to Virgo, all sorts of problems occur in the production and work environment. This time should not be used to start an important new project at work. You can't start a new position or move to a new office. Lack of time for some things to do can force superiors to tighten conditions, employees have to work harder, etc., which can provoke outrage in the work environment. Job loss due to impulsiveness and intolerance is a common occurrence during this period. Mental and physical stress at work can have an impact on health.
Mars in Virgo is expected to retrograde from January 11 to February 27, 2027 and from April 7 to May 6, 2029.
♎ SCALES. During this period, relationships with other people come to the fore, so you often have to go back to the past and revise something. New acquaintances at this time (especially if the goal is a serious relationship, marriage) is not the best idea, because people can break up very quickly. Don't look for new relationships, but work with old ones. This will be much more useful and will help you look at the relationship from a different angle. There is a possibility of conflicts due to the fervor and impulsiveness of Mars.
Mars in Libra is expected to retrograde from February 14 to April 7, 2029.
♏ SCORPION. In this sign, Mars usually brings a lot of stress, and when retrograde, all these stresses go out very easily. At this time, it is important to stop and calculate your strength correctly, as it is very easy to run out of steam or lose the right direction. There may be all sorts of unpleasant circumstances, including fatal ones, that are difficult to influence, but in general, it is now important to weigh everything carefully and think carefully before acting. It is dangerous to start a new business, start a new project, or start a new job, as there is little hope for success.
Mars in Scorpio is expected to retrograde from March 29 to June 13, 2031.
♐ SAGITTARIUS. During this period, Mars may also not be the best assistant for new beginnings, although the desire to act will be very strong. At this time, it is easy to overestimate your strength, and all new plans have big risks of remaining just plans. That is why when Mars is retrograde in Sagittarius, you should be very careful and better according to the plans you have already made before! You should not take on large projects, because you will not be able to handle them. This is also not the best time to start new trips, especially with static Mars.
Mars in Sagittarius is expected to retrograde from July 27 to August 2, 2033. During this period, Mars will be more static than retrograde!
In the past: April 18 to May 27, 2016.
♑ CAPRICORN. During this period, you should also not set yourself too big and long-term goals, because they can change very quickly, or circumstances may prevent their implementation. The best thing at this time is to do your routine, continue what you have started, do your job calmly and take your time. Moving to a new job or position is not recommended, as some unpleasant circumstances may come in, or there may be much more work than expected.
Mars in Capricorn is expected to retrograde from May 27 to July 27, 2033.
In the past: August 13 to August 28, 2018.
♒ AQUARIUS. In this sign, Mars pushes people to act rebelliously and fight for both personal and collective freedom. However, with Mars retrograde, instability in society may be more serious, and the likelihood of various mass demonstrations will increase, as well as the risk of accidents, cataclysms and natural disasters. Equipment failure can lead to various kinds of problems. At this time, do not give in to recklessness, because excessive freedom can turn negatively against the person himself. During this period, it is good to work on various Internet projects, but it is better to continue and develop what you started in the past.
Mars retrograde in Aquarius was observed from June 27 to August 13, 2018. Next time it won't be soon — from July 16 to September 13, 2050.
♓ FISH. During this period, human activity may become unnoticeable. If you're about to start something serious, be on the lookout because your new project might go unnoticed. It is good to repeat some of the actions you have already taken in the past: it is likely that what did not work out will work out now. However, during this period, things that were hidden or invisible in the past may come in, and the truth will be revealed, including the truth that is not always pleasant. Any new business started at this time will develop extremely unevenly, making you unpatient.
Mars in Pisces is expected to retrograde from August 15 to October 15, 2035.
Retrograde Mars in the natal chart
According to statistics, people with retrograde Mars in the birth chart are not very common. Someone even calculated that on about 18-20 natal charts, only one will see Mars in retrograde, and even less often in statics. Here are some of the features associated with retro Mars in the horoscope:
The main thing that can be said about these people is that it is very difficult for them to see and understand the adequate results of their actions. In fact, a person, of course, gets results, but he always has the feeling that he can achieve more.
In their minds, these people are constantly going back to what has already been done and think that they could have done a better job or done some better job.
Also, in this position of Mars, a person can hesitate when he needs to act. This may also be due to a lack of strength and energy for action. Sometimes a person begins to act when there is no special need for this anymore.
People with retrograde Mars find it more difficult to act on their own, they usually join someone else, work well as a team or as a couple. At the same time, they are usually good at organizing others. They don't like to stick out and show their actions openly, they act as if behind the scenes, while doing their job well. For example, people with a retrograde Mars are good at coaching: achieving their goals and setting records through someone else.
These people also get used to putting things off for later, which is why at some point a fairly large amount of various unsolved tasks accumulate around them.
They also often confuse important issues with secondary ones, failing to prioritize.
Karmic astrology suggests that a person with a retrograde Mars in the natal chart has already gained experience in areas related to Mars, but this experience was not entirely correct: there was something left what he did wrong and now he needs to do “work on mistakes”. Perhaps a person wasted energy and energy thoughtlessly, without thinking about the consequences.
It is worth mentioning those who were born under static Mars. If a person was born in the first parking lot — when Mars turns from a straight position to a retrograde position, then his character may not be the most pleasant qualities of Mars — aggressiveness, impulsiveness, conflict, and increased sexuality.
These qualities are most likely familiar to him from past incarnations, but he has not yet understood how to act differently. Therefore, there will be situations in this life that will teach him not to provoke conflicts, but to solve issues in a different way.
People with such Mars know how to act, because they already have experience, but as a rule, they cannot prove themselves to the fullest or are difficult to show themselves, even with considerable talents.
If a person is born near a turn from retro to direct traffic — in the second parking lot of Mars, he usually always has good innate data for action and activity. However, he will not act too aggressively, he will save energy, look closely at everything and doubt everything. This person has already gone through a lot, has good skills, but he also has a very extensive experience of failure.
People of the “second stop of Mars” learn quickly, they seem to remember the experience they have already gone through. They are good at Martian professions (athletes, surgeons, etc.) or can use Martian activities as a hobby (for example, playing sports for themselves, doing things with their hands) — hand made areas).
Tips for people who have retrograde Mars in their birth chart
1) You should monitor your health very closely, as there may be difficulties in distributing energy. You can work very long and hard, underestimating your abilities. Recovery is slower than we would like.
2) Acting actively and assertively, it is worth assessing the reaction of the outside world: if people around you react negatively to your actions, it is better to stop them, as you will spend too much energy for nothing and you'll regret it later.
3) Sports activities will help you become more energetic, you should maintain your ability to be in shape at any time. If you are not a professional athlete, the sport should not be too stressful, because then you will not have more energy.
4) Do not fuss too much, and if you run out of energy, do not load yourself with a lot of things to do: you will quickly use up all your energy and may feel tired for a long time. Relaxing at the right time will help you save and spend energy correctly and accumulate energy for further action.
5) Don't worry if things don't work out right away: you should try to start over and everything can be much more successful on the second round!
Retrograde Mars in men
Retrograde Mars in a man's horoscope, especially if it is not damaged by pests, gives a man non-conflict and non-aggressiveness. This person keeps all irritations from the outside world to himself, but this is not always good, because unsplashed aggression can destroy a person from within.
Men with retro Mars are often quite hesitant. It is more difficult for them to take action actively and aggressively, they have many different doubts, and sometimes they do not even try to act where necessary, says astrologer infoniac.ru. It is best to act not for show, not openly, not to advertise your actions, then you will have more confidence.
Men with retro Mars in the horoscope may well choose a “Martian” profession in which it is important to follow regimes, be persistent and patient, or act not directly, but through someone (already the coaching profession was mentioned).
Retrograde Mars in a woman
For women, this position of Mars in the horoscope may not be as painful as for men who need to be more active in life. Since Mars in the female chart indicates the ideal type of man, retrograde Mars may indicate that a woman does not want to see an obvious macho man with an assertive and aggressive character next to her. She will much prefer calm men who do not get into trouble and who, by the way, are easier to control.
Martian retrograde periods 2020-2029
From September 10 to November 13, 2020 in Aries
Mars Retrograde Loop: July 25, 2020 to January 2, 2021
Mars's opposition to the Sun: October 14, 2020.
From October 30, 2022 to January 12, 2023 in Gemini
Mars Retrograde Loop: September 4, 2022 to March 16, 2023
Mars's opposition with the Sun: December 8, 2022.
From December 7, 2024 to February 24, 2025 in Leo and Cancer
Retrograde Mars loop: October 5, 2024 to May 2, 2025
Mars's opposition to the Sun: January 16, 2025.
From January 11 to April 1, 2027 in Virgo and Leo
Retrograde Mars loop: November 5, 2026 to June 8, 2027
Mars's opposition to the Sun: February 19, 2027.
From February 15 to May 6, 2029 in Libra and Virgo
Retrograde Mars loop: December 10, 2028 to July 9, 2029
Mars's opposition to the Sun: March 25, 2029.