MARS OPPOSITE SATURN AND NEPTUNE-PEAKS AUGUST 8-9TH.

Saturn on Mars/Neptune:
Peak August 8th and 9th

Saturn opposed Mars in 7° Virgo/Pisces on August 8, with the opposite effect felt strongly until the mid-moon, creating indecisive and frustration in moving forward. Saturn wants to slow Mars and impose restraints and rules, but that doesn’t work with Mars. If Mars rules you (IE, Aries, or Scorpio rises), this is a good moon to perform the healing mantras and chants listed below.

Mars also opposes Neptune just a day later. This can lead to disappointment and makes you feel insufficient or overwhelmed by your daily demands. This opposition can lower and make your immune system vulnerable, so take care of your health and don’t run away. Don’t forget to beware of deceptive people and keep the truth. Beware of the tendency to escape to television, eat too much, or indulge in other forms of substance abuse, as seduction can emerge. On the positive side, if you can focus, you can complete the project.

Mars in Virgo can show an expanding ego when suffering. Mars likes to be right and argues endlessly. This kind of energy creates battles and frustration, so avoid going there unless there is a good reason. There’s already plenty of this energy on Facebook.

Saturn in Pisces asks us to be structured and responsible, and does not want Mars to become a loose cannon. Think back to high school: When you threw gum and various other childhood artifacts at your teacher, you were exerting your power and adolescent ego. Remember the reaction of your strict teacher when she sends you to the principal’s office and makes you feel worthless. Beware of reckless drivers on the road and don’t do Daredevil to prove your skill.

If you feel your anger is bubbling, let it go and find a healthy way to release it. If anger and frustration are not released, they can lead to accidents and injuries, so be careful. The moon is filled on Saturday, and it can enhance energy, especially when the moon moves to Pisces and combines Saturn in the 12th house on Tuesday, when Mars rules.

Mars/Saturn Relief

You can honor Lord Hanuman by chanting and listening with dedication.

Mars is the natural lord of the 8th house, while Saturn is the karaka (meaning) of the 8th house. Reciting the mantra “Aum Namo Bhagavate Rudraya” can help you deal with this energy.

Commit to writing or chanting mantras like “Aum Namah Shivaya” or “Aum Namo Narayana” or committing one of your favorite mantras every day for at least 40 days of silent or voice.