Mars is here Staying Direct – Hallelujah! – February 24th, 17° cancer.
but, after thatLet’s take a little time to review What does this transit mean to us – Let’s do it Mars retrograde retrospective.
Retrograde and Retrospective Exhibition Both share routes Retro – comes from Latin Retromeans “backward.”
Therefore, when a planet moves backwards (retrogrades) in the sky, it revisits the same area as the area of the first chart that passed directly. In a sense, it can be said to regenerate or recreate the past.
This process invites retrospectives – chance Revisit or re-live past events and reflect them About what they taught us.
We all know that retrograde sometimes reviews And I’ll reevaluate it – and oh, What a review!
Mars retrograded on December 7th, 2025 So we’re now It’s almost 10 weeks on the cycle. hERE is the first article What to expect from this Mars retrograde cycle.
If there is a planet or angle between 17° cancer and 6° LEO, you were further affected, but we all experienced the energy of this transport in some way. Mars has revisited certain sectors (house) Focus on the theme of our chart.
The highlight of Leo Cancer’s Mars retrograde cycle was itself. In progress Opposition to Plutonwas mostly active during most of the retrograde period.
The opposite of Mars and Prato Catalyst for deep conversion.
They defeat our resistance to the old – to what can no longer sustain growth. And this doesn’t happen No struggle. the Through The very act of battle where we experience revelation, breakthroughs and ultimately growth.
Mars cycle and hero journey
The Mars cycle reflects The Hero’s Journey. The hero embarks on an adventure, and the first part of this journey (first half of the cycle) builds momentum and tests courage, strength and determination.
Then, in the opposition (the turning point of the cycle), the heroes face their ultimate challenge. It’s a power that you can meet villains and think is insurmountable.
This is the most difficult task and the crucial moment of your journey.
To apply the hero journey framework to the current Mars cycle, the opposite of Mars and Sun was accurate on January 15, 2025.
However, the retrograde cycle across Mars carried this theme in opposition to Pltune.
The encounter between villains is the philosopher of Our own unapproved aspect – For some reason, they are labelled as unwanted and therefore labelled as still buried in our subconscious.
It is projected on others because it is not integrated into the wholeness of our being. The deeper the projection, the more intense the feelings of frustration and resentment.
Simply put, the more something or someone bothers you, the deeper the scars and dismissed traits within you.
We are basically concerned. Because we have ourselves the “unwanted” traits of those self-study. The way our mind finds workaround is to externalize themwhen you see them to others, you react strongly.
In this way, we have the opportunity to dip our toes into the sides of these shadows and indirectly explore. Total weight Recognizing that we are not them, but us.
This is a mental protective mechanism that allows our growth and self-awareness to gradually unfold through interaction with others and the world.
Accepting your “dark” side is the greatest inner challenge to overcome. Just like with the hero’s journey, fighting villains is the most difficult task. But it is the battle we must face in our individualization process to achieve our greatest potential and lead a life of fulfillment.
Mars on the other side of Pluto – Control problems
Mars on the other side of Pluto appears Control issues. We all have control issues, That’s not a bad thing. They allow us to care for ourselves and our loved ones – dress warmly when it’s cold and avoid hypothermia. to Supervising the infant So they don’t get into trouble.
Astrology itself can be considered one of the most sophisticated attempts to gain control. I want to learn about transits to “preparation.” You can analyze someone’s chart and “know” what a person is like.
So it’s all – to some extent. But it is time for these attempts, whether conscious or unconscious, to control our own and others’ lives, to do more harm than good.
They keep us in a state of constant worry. They prevent us from growing and seeing bigger pictures. They let go, surrender, simply trust, recognize, and make it difficult to match the flow of life.
Two “reals” – our reality and our comprehensive reality – conflict arise when they are not in alignment.
Our reality It is symbolized by planet Mars. An inclusive reality It is symbolized by Pluto.
If Mars is our personal will, Plput is the will of the collective, as the higher octave of Mars.
We could consider the lion or hyenas as individual Mars will and the laws of nature as Pltune. Lions hunt hyenas, and hyenas hunt small animals. The lion itself is eventually defeated by a young lion, and is maintained in equilibrium throughout this process.
This natural equilibrium teeth Pluto. UTO Pun is an unquestionable reality. This is the result of countless microactions from all living creatures. Pluto teeth Reality – Do you like this reality?
Therefore, the target for Mars on the opposite side of the Pluto transit is In Adjust our personal will (Mars) If this is big, Group will (Pluto) by Investigating the mechanism of projection (Opposition).
We suffer when we can’t adjust these two realities. Always strong – Mouse trying to fight the lion is a game that you lost from the start.
But this does not mean that we should do nothing or give up on life. Hyenas may not be able to fight the lion, Adapt, fall off, find strength in that pack.
So, what can we do? You don’t need to agree at all times Pluton, the will of the group. Still, we can accept it and find our place within it.
We can see Where we have the power, What is the best role we can play? Stay true to yourself in this collective reality. Instead of resisting the inevitable, please fulfill our strengths. Instead of opposing it, it moves at the tide.
This is a very difficult process. Because we do not naturally accept things that are of life that do not coincide with our inner Mars.
That’s the reason Mars, opposite Pluto, is one of the most difficult transits out there. It’s a transport system that can make us mad, boil our blood, and even put us in a dangerous situation.
But if you understand the higher purpose of this transit – this is to help us grow and improve our lives in the end, like other transport – and we can Go into the circle and use it as a catalyst for growth rather than repeating the same struggle without resolution.
The last day of Mars’ retrograde cycle is a great opportunity to do just that.
Now it’s time to look back on the past 10 weeks. And we look back at what we learned, what we resisted, and how we could integrate these lessons in the future.
Mars retrograde retrospective exercise
Reflect With this transitHere are three exercises.
Exercise #1: Exploring Prediction
First, I’ll list the three people you strongly dislike. These are not necessarily people who don’t match your opinion or the people you think are not interesting. You want to find people who cause visceral reactions – The person who really boils your blood. That’s what we’re looking for I want to explore projection.
Next, list them the qualities you think are the most despicable. Then ask yourself: why do these qualities cause me so violently? What is the core reason behind my reaction?
And think about how these qualities exist in you in some way.
Can you consider the situation when you demonstrate the same or similar quality or behavior – perhaps Outright method, Still still Stem From the same dynamic? Or maybe you can do it too Recognize hidden desires Be someone who can demonstrate their qualities and behaviors even if you dislike them.
What is the higher purpose here? What will uncover about the journey of personalization?
Exercise #2: Mars retrograde review
Looking back at Mars retrograde over the past 10 weeks, we will look at a particular struggle, obstacle, event, interaction, or A situation that you find particularly difficult.
What exactly made them so difficult? Can you trace it? What was the moment when you fought an unequal battle? When you resist too much instead of surrendering to the obvious?
Or perhaps you went out of your comfort zone a bit, when you held back and did nothing, maybe you didn’t do anything?
What are the higher objectives of these obstacles and events, and what will be the next best course of action in the future?
Exercise #3: Yacht Retrospect Exhibition
Yacht retrospectives are exercises used for coaching and personal development. We adapt it to Mars’ retrograde journey.
Imagine yourself Yacht Navigate the retrograde of Mars over the past 10 weeks. Your destination represents where you want to be, but along the way you encountered both Useful powers and obstacles.
There are five factors to consider:
⛵Boat: Represents you on a retrograde journey on Mars
🏝🏝️Goal (Island): Your vision or objective
💨 Wind (power to help you): Strengths, motivations and factors that will drive you forward
Rocks (risks and challenges): Failures and dangers that can cause set-offs
Anchor (that hinders you): Internal or external restrictions that delay progress
Now Mars is preparing to turn directly:
- Wow, are you available? wind (Your strengths) and Navigate around the rocks (Your Challenge)?
- what One important action Mars is moving forward again, so will you take it now?
- What should I do? Cut the anchor What is holding you back?
On April 27, 2025, when Mars (direct) finally opposes Plput again, you will be equipped Recognizes Using the higher purpose of this transport and the opposite friction I will promote myself Get one step closer to your growth and path of purpose.
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