Watching Out for Retrograde Mars

I love Mars, the red planet. Easily recognizable in the sky by its pale pink tint, it stimulates activity, prods us to take the initiative, and fills us with courage. Mars is enterprising, dynamic, determined, and dominating. True, it s also the planet of hostility and war. But without it, nothing would ever get done. 

I like to think that in my chart, and in yours, the energy that motivates Mars can be funneled in positive directions. If nothing else, it thrives at the gym — and I m not talking about yoga or the stationary bicycle. Mars prefers kickboxing. Let s be honest Mars wants to fight. The harder you work out, the better. 

Aggressive Mars goes retrograde every 22 months for about 11 weeks. During those times, the cardinal rule is simple Don t launch a crusade or go to war, metaphorically or otherwise. 

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