Your Guide to Mars Retrograde in Leo and Cancer

when: December 6, 2024 – February 23, 2025

what: Mars retrograde in Leo and Cancer

remove: When Mars is retrograde in Leo and Cancer, pickiness increases and creative pursuits and ambitious endeavors can slow down. Avoid lashing out when you’re feeling competitive or hurting others with petulant words when you’re frustrated. Instead, examine your triggers and use this information to help you develop a clearer relationship with your anger, desire, assertiveness, and personal power.

The go-getter planet hits Rewind

above December 6thMars stations retrograde in Leo, prompting us to review, start over, and reevaluate our relationship with aggression and impulsiveness. The go-getter planet is connected to our vitality, creative instincts, ability to fight the good fight when necessary, and willingness to take decisive action. But when Mars is out of whack, we can lash out, be too assertive, too little, or break ties prematurely instead of trying to compromise. And as Mars returns to this passionate fire sign, we are also tasked with unlocking our bright talents and learning how to share our special talents sustainably and respectfully. Masu.

recreate the shine

Leos are known as the superstars of the zodiac, always seeking the spotlight and the stage. But red carpets and photo shoots aren’t the only things that are important to the Celestial Lion. This stationary fire sign is associated with the physical heart, which provides a clue to its deeper meaning. Leos have an instinct to generously offer their rich treasures of artistic inspiration, material resources, and uplifting words to others and to the altar of life. When we have a healthy connection with the Leo archetype, we celebrate our own generosity and allow others to enjoy the richness of life without being embarrassed or apologetic. can.

When Mars appears retrograde, it prompts us to re-explore our relationship with frustration and power. And when this confrontational planet takes a turn in this dramatic sign, it prompts us to examine areas in our lives where we’re being too overbearing or too timid in our self-expression. Where do we rush to grab the literal or figurative microphone, secretly yearning to attract attention with greater bravado and fanfare? During this retrograde period, be aware of situations and situations that make you feel ignored by your co-workers or jealous of their success. Irritability tingles identify where your confidence may be weak.

If you feel blocked or ignored during this time, put yourself in slow motion mode. Things get worse when momentum stalls or positive feedback doesn’t flow in, but there’s a lot of wisdom and self-awareness that can be gleaned even during these dry periods. Review your project to make sure it still resonates. If you don’t have enough energy to do them justice, take a break. And when the fire starts to boil in your belly, let off some steam in a constructive and fun way.

make your frustrations clear

Ambient pressure reaches breaking point January 2, 2025when Mars confronts Pluto, the planet of power and underworld travel. This is a powerful moment to share your uniqueness and clarify what is holding you back from being seen. However, this realization can be reached through arguments, ego clashes, or sudden obstacles on the road to glory. If your best-laid plans seem to be overshadowed by someone else’s hype or completely thwarted by the universe, put down your sword temporarily. Humility does not mean denying the validity of your dreams. It’s about calming down and being still enough to open yourself to guidance outside of your current understanding. Write in your journal about the roots of your frustrations and the core of your desires in the situation at hand. Are you trying to win the battle and defeat the dragon just for your own benefit, or are you fighting for the greater good? By recommitting to your deepest purpose, you can emerge from tense scenarios without sacrificing your dignity or losing your sense of direction.

don’t run away from conflict

above January 6th, Retrograde Mars returns to Cancer. There’s a reason this cardinal water sign’s mascot is a hard-shelled, soft-bellied crustacean. That’s because Cancers are naturally concerned with protecting their emotions. So grab your tissues and your list of smoldering rages.

This phase of Mars retrograde invites us to dig deeper into our relationship with anger and impulsiveness, and to reflect on patterns developed in our childhood or learned from our early caregivers. How were you taught to express your frustration as a child? Did you have a free space to vent, or were you pressured to suppress your anger? Have you been allowed to assert your preferences, or are you still struggling to assert yourself? Examine your own metaphorical crab shell and consider whether it needs a patch . When you feel frustrated, ask yourself questions within yourself. If your enthusiasm indicates that you have breached boundaries, look for the tools you need to repair them.

Just as crabs in real life tend to run away to the side, we may also have a tendency to try to avoid collisions during Cancer transits. But if you don’t actively vent your frustrations, there’s a good chance they’ll leak out in counterproductive ways. Think passive-aggressive bouts or pouting as punishment. If you find yourself feeling irritated internally or suddenly throwing a small tantrum, ask yourself if you’ve actually taken the time to express your feelings openly and directly before acting. Expressing difficult emotions in a way that respects both yourself and others can be difficult. If you don’t have this skill yet, give yourself grace and commit to learning and practicing it.

On the other hand, if housework, caring for the hearth, caring for it, etc. are especially burdensome or difficult during this period, take it easy. Eventually, your momentum will build again. For now, just leave the messy junk drawer alone and hand over the tea.

8 ways to deal with this Mars retrograde

Here are some tips to help you make the most of this transit and get through the awkward moments of Mars retrograde in Leo and Cancer.

1. 1. learn Think as much as you can about conflict resolution, accountability, and remediation.
   2. Pause. When you feel frustrated or competitive, take a deep breath. Celebrate the value of your own contributions, even if they may not be recognized. Assess what’s more vibrant at the moment, whether it’s drawing more attention to what you have to offer or giving others room to shine. Strike a balance between acting as the protagonist and being a passive spectator.
   3. meditate On your own or with guided meditation. chani app. Instead of being at the mercy of anger’s whims, think about all the ways you can better deal with it.
   4. choose Your battles are wise. Mars retrograde is a time of introspection, so writing a personal diary can be far more cathartic than picking a fight with someone else.
   5. make Make art from your frustration. Make a collage of your jealousy. Write a hymn to your anger. Dress up to match your anger. You can alchemize your frustration by approaching it artistically.
   6. check your boundaries. Do you have it? Is it necessary? Have you clearly explained it to others? If your outer defenses are incomplete or unclear, you’re more likely to become overwhelmed and lash out.
   7. Assert yourself. If you don’t openly share your experiences, others won’t know what you need or feel. Practice expressing your preferences clearly and firmly, while also being considerate and considerate.
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