{"id":49659,"date":"2025-02-19T10:52:06","date_gmt":"2025-02-19T15:52:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/?p=49659"},"modified":"2025-02-19T10:52:10","modified_gmt":"2025-02-19T15:52:10","slug":"mars-retrograde-is-over-meaning-and-horoscopes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/mars-retrograde-is-over-meaning-and-horoscopes\/","title":{"rendered":"Mars Retrograde Is Over February 23, Can We Start Healing Now?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-primary-light-background-color has-background\"><strong>Repair work begins: After spinning back through Leo since December 6 and Cancer since January 6, combative, aggressive Mars turns direct on February 23. This is going to be a big cleanup, but phew, Mars retrograde is over!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Is your head spinning yet? It began with <a href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/inside-luigi-mangione-dark-descent-and-what-became-almost-an-obsession-before-he-allegedly-killed-brian-thompson-11681321\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Luigi\u2019s<\/a> shotgun in December, throwing the sharp divide of the Leo-ruled \u201chaves\u201d and the \u201chave nots\u201d into stark relief. Then, it turned into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/topic\/fires\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Los Angeles fires<\/a> in January, as the red planet tore back through home-and-family-ruled Cancer. Planes fell out of skies. Hostages and displaced victims returned to destroyed homes. Cancer <a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/celebrities\/elon-musk-birth-chart\/\">Elon Musk<\/a> began to gut the protective systems of the Unites States (also a Cancer).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s been so much pain and even more to process. Which is why <a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/astrology\/planets\/mars\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"as_learn_article\" data-id=\"34791\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mars<\/a> could not turn direct a minute too soon. There\u2019s no denying that this <a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/mars-retrograde-horoscopes-and-astrology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mars retrograde<\/a> was ROUGH. One of our astrologer friends called it \u201cliteral\u201d and we can\u2019t stop nodding in agreement.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So here it goes: On February 23 (9PM EST), adulting becomes on-trend again, as Mars spins forward in Cancer, the sign of the mother. The maze of moods we\u2019ve all felt could at least feel a little less like an endless labyrinth\u2014and more like a lesson delivered with shock waves that we need to come back from immediately.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s an understatement to say that this Mars retrograde\u2014a transit that only occurs about every two years\u2014punctuated an already tense beginning to 2025.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the red planet resumes forward motion, you can expect the frenetic energy to dial down (phew). <em>The next Mars retrograde isn\u2019t until 2027!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to do when the Mars retrograde is over&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some quick ideas to dial it back when Mars retrograde is over on February 23.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Make sure you have safe spaces set up for yourself and the people who you love who might be under fire from extreme right-wing policies now. Create a sanctuary city under your own roof!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Make sure home is a sacred oasis for YOU, too. With so much intensity being hurled from every direction, it\u2019s important to relax and take a pause from media after a certain hour (or while you\u2019re eating) so you can actually sleep.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For the final stretch of winter, prioritize soothing activities that keep your nervous system balanced. Set up the craft table and invite friends get into the spirit of cold-weather communing. Stream yoga classes in your living room or join a studio with a vibe you love.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vanquish the tension under your roof by decluttering, redecorating and making sure everyone has enough space to do their thing.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The red planet\u2019s motivational influence may inspire a home-based business or a pre-spring fitness challenge with roommates and relatives.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If cabin fever has fanned the flames of conflict, here\u2019s your cue to take a vacation somewhere warm or where the winter activities are fun and lively. Apr\u00e8s-ski cuteness, approved!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:28px\">Got a \u2018My Bad\u2019 on your mind?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dig your way through the data and figure out who deserves forgiveness (and who perhaps needs an apology)? After eleven weeks of backing up through Leo and Cancer, Mars retrograde is over and the planet known for aggressive tactics fortunately moves forward (direct) through the <a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/astrology\/water-signs\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"as_learn_article\" data-id=\"48081\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">water sign<\/a> until April 18, when it takes another tour of Leo (but also direct). Getting realigned could take a minute this February, so give yourself (and others) some grace, and extend it to others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While Mars hovers in Cancer for awhile, it sets a table for healing\u2014and frank communication that can help us all depolarize. We REALLY need that rn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mars direct in Cancer: Home is where the heat is<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With hot-blooded Mars in homey Cancer, however, hibernation vibes will blend with some stressful feelings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s a fundamental mismatch between brash, outgoing Mars and nurturing, introverted Cancer. Mars is said to be in \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/astrology\/essential-dignities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fall<\/a>\u201d in the sign of Cancer, meaning this is one of the more challenging signs for the red planet to be housed in. Warning: with aggro Mars in \u202fthis emo <a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/astrology\/water-signs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">water sign<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/astrology\/12-zodiac-houses\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"as_learn_article\" data-id=\"3152\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">house<\/a>, you can be moodier than most, with a tendency to tear up at the drop of a dime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t get us wrong. Mars in Cancer likes it when you hang out at home. But this action-star planet has zero tolerance for slothlike behavior. You may feel like an HGTV star, ready to sledgehammer through drywall to create an open-concept kitchen. Mars in ANY sign is rash. There\u2019s a reason people work with contractors on large-scale projects, so maybe put down the sledgehammer, k? Manageable DIY magic is preferable now.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mars in Cancer comes with a trigger alert and a warning label on the emotional front. Sensitivities are heightened during this cycle. Which means that yes, you\u2019ll probably take things that family and friends say very personally. We recommend nursing wounds privately and with neutral third parties before you reach out with a metaphoric crab claw and pinch back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Mars Direct in Cancer Horoscope<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are horoscopes for every zodiac sign for when the Mars retrograde ends on February 23 and moves direct in Cancer, until April 18. You can read for your Sun sign or your <a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/astrology\/rising-sign\/\">rising sign<\/a> (ascendant). Visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/astrology\/calculators\/?utm_source=astrostyle&amp;utm_medium=article-link&amp;utm_term=&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_campaign=daily-horoscope-post\">Cosmic Calculator section<\/a> if you want to calculate your Rising sign or discover more about your personal astrology.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class='toc--heading'>In this Article<\/h4><ul class='toc toc--list'><li><a class='toc__link' href='#as_toc_Aries'>ARIES<\/a><\/li><li><a class='toc__link' href='#as_toc_Taurus'>TAURUS<\/a><\/li><li><a class='toc__link' href='#as_toc_Gemini'>GEMINI<\/a><\/li><li><a class='toc__link' href='#as_toc_Cancer'>CANCER<\/a><\/li><li><a class='toc__link' href='#as_toc_Leo'>LEO<\/a><\/li><li><a class='toc__link' href='#as_toc_Virgo'>VIRGO<\/a><\/li><li><a class='toc__link' href='#as_toc_Libra'>LIBRA<\/a><\/li><li><a class='toc__link' href='#as_toc_Scorpio'>SCORPIO<\/a><\/li><li><a class='toc__link' href='#as_toc_Sagittarius'>SAGITTARIUS<\/a><\/li><li><a class='toc__link' href='#as_toc_Capricorn'>CAPRICORN<\/a><\/li><li><a class='toc__link' href='#as_toc_Aquarius'>AQUARIUS<\/a><\/li><li><a class='toc__link' href='#as_toc_Pisces'>PISCES<\/a><\/li><li><a class='toc__link' href='#as_toc_Next_Mars_retrograde'>NEXT MARS RETROGRADE<\/a><\/li><li><a class='toc__link' href='#as_toc_Past_Mars_Retrogrades'>PAST MARS RETROGRADES<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"as_toc_Aries\" style=\"font-size:25px\"><strong>Aries<\/strong> (March 19-April 19)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can restore the peace and tranquility on the home front starting February 23, as your pugnacious ruler, Mars ends a retrograde that began in drama-elevating Leo on December 6, then slipped back into Cancer and your <a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/astrology\/4th-house\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fourth house<\/a> domestic quarters on January 6. If a relative or roomie has been difficult (and yes, Aries, that\u2019s a euphemism), you might be able to reason with them now. Leave your own anger or resentment at the door and see if you can\u2019t smooth out the kinks. With Mars barreling forward through Cancer until April 18, the time is ripe for a redecorating\u2014or major decluttering\u2014mission. Aries who are ready to relocate could find a new space fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/horoscopes\/daily\/aries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Aries<\/em><\/a> <em>horoscopes, read more<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"as_toc_Taurus\" style=\"font-size:25px\"><strong>Taurus<\/strong> (April 19-May 20)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best news of the weekend arrives on February 23 as agitator Mars ends a two-and-a-half-month retrograde. A slew of silly miscommunications and WTF blowups could soon be a thing of the past, now that Mars retrograde is over. With the red planet powering forward in Cancer and your cooperative <a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/astrology\/3rd-house\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">third house<\/a> until April 18, you\u2019ll be able to redirect debates into negotiations like the pro you are. Refocus to be an agent of change, one who spreads a positive message that brings people together, instead of driving them apart!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/horoscopes\/daily\/taurus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Taurus<\/em><\/a> <em>horoscopes, read more<\/em>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"as_toc_Gemini\" style=\"font-size:25px\"><strong>Gemini<\/strong> (May 20-June 20)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If funds have been slipping between your fingers and friendships have been fraught this winter, you can flip that script starting February 23! Forceful Mars has been retrograde since December 6, driving up tension in your day-to-day life. And since January 6, it\u2019s been backing through Cancer and your <a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/astrology\/2nd-house\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">second house<\/a> of money and work, which might have made it hard for you to gain traction. But now that Mars retrograde is over and the planet resumes forward motion, so can you! Set a couple ambitious yet inspiring goals and craft a game plan to achieve them. You\u2019ve got until April 18 to make headway!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/horoscopes\/daily\/gemini\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Gemini<\/em><\/a> <em>horoscopes, read more!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"as_toc_Cancer\" style=\"font-size:25px\"><strong>Cancer<\/strong> (June 20-July 22)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On February 23, you can finally figure out whether to stop, go or hang on a sec. If confusion has been your speed pattern for the past two and a half months, you can blame it on (normally) driven Mars, which has been retrograde since December 6. And then when the pugnacious planet backed into your sign on January 6, you may have felt either frozen with indecision or unable to advance to the next step of the game. And hey, Cancer, maybe you needed a break! Forward momentum returns as Mars corrects course and speeds forward through your sign until April 18, bringing major get-up-and-go energy for you to utilize!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/horoscopes\/daily\/cancer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Cancer<\/em><\/a> <em>horoscopes, read more!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"as_toc_Leo\" style=\"font-size:25px\"><strong>Leo<\/strong> (July 22-August 22)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might want to send the universe a thank-you note on February 23 as energizing Mars wraps up a retrograde that began in Leo on December 6, then slipped back into Cancer and your <a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/astrology\/12th-house\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">twelfth house<\/a> of hidden agendas on January 6.\u00a0 If you\u2019ve felt out-of-step for the past two and a half months, we would not be surprised. The silver lining? You may have seen someone for who they truly are, and while you might not like what you learned, it\u2019s a valuable piece of knowledge now that the Mars retrograde is over. Before Mars returns to Leo on April 18, proactively apply those lessons, even if that means clearing the decks of people and duties that no longer resonate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/horoscopes\/daily\/leo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Leo<\/em><\/a> <em>horoscopes, read more!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"as_toc_Virgo\" style=\"font-size:25px\"><strong>Virgo<\/strong> (August 22-September 22)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>February 23 brings some order to the Virgo court, at last! You\u2019ve had one stressful winter thanks to intensifier Mars, which has been retrograde since December 6, backing through your <a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/astrology\/12th-house\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">twelfth house<\/a> of hidden agendas and confusion and your <a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/astrology\/11th-house\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">eleventh house<\/a> of community. But now, the fog begins to lift as Mars resumes forward motion. Has a frenemy in supporter\u2019s clothing infiltrated Team Virgo? Competitive Mars has been in your collaborative corner since January 6, making group dynamics a source of stress. Time to turn that around! The red planet will stay in this social sector until April 18, giving you one opportunity after another to find your people or reconnect to a trustworthy group that has your back.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/horoscopes\/daily\/virgo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Virgo<\/em><\/a> <em>horoscopes, read more!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"as_toc_Libra\" style=\"font-size:25px\"><strong>Libra<\/strong> (September 23-October 22)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your ambition will be restored on February 23! Driven Mars, resumes forward motion after being retrograde since December 6 (in Leo), and since January 6, in Cancer and your <a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/astrology\/10th-house\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tenth house<\/a> career corner. If you\u2019ve felt thwarted or overlooked at work for the past few months, you\u2019ll be thrilled by this cosmic news alert. Now that the Mars retrograde is over, you should feel your professional mojo returning, and opportunities that seemed blocked will open once again. Pro tip: With the red planet here until April 18, pace yourself so you don\u2019t burn out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/horoscopes\/daily\/libra\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Libra<\/em><\/a> <em>horoscopes, read more!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"as_toc_Scorpio\" style=\"font-size:25px\"><strong>Scorpio<\/strong> (October 22-November 21)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your life has felt like it was in slow-mo (and certain things have been a no-go), that\u2019ll all start to change on February 23, as eager-beaver Mars wraps up a stultifying retrograde that began December 6, ending up in your <a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/astrology\/9th-house\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ninth house<\/a> of travel, adventure and expansion. If you started developing big plans that went nowhere, you can safely resume them and expect better results while Mars revs its engines (sans retrograde) in Cancer until April 18. This course correction could inspire you to book an overseas trip, sign up for a workshop or launch your own business idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/horoscopes\/daily\/scorpio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Scorpio<\/em><\/a> <em>horoscopes, read more!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"_as_toc_Sagittarius\" style=\"font-size:25px\"><strong>Sagittarius<\/strong> (November 21-December 21)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How deep is your love? You might find out starting February 23, as red-blooded Mars FINALLY wraps up a two-and-a-half month retrograde, which will end in your passionate <a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/astrology\/8th-house\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">eighth house<\/a>. While the pugnacious planet was spinning backward since December 6, you may have dealt with some on-again, off-again energy with a love interest, or perhaps some heavy emotions flooded up and confused matters. But things should return to an even keel when the Mars retrograde is over. And since both Mars and your eighth house tend to intensify things, your erotic life could go from mild to wild in a heartbeat. Financially, this could bring a greenlight to pursue a lucrative deal, but that\u2019s no excuse to NOT review the fine print.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/horoscopes\/daily\/sagittarius\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Sagittarius<\/em><\/a> <em>horoscopes, read more!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"as_toc_Capricorn\" style=\"font-size:25px\"><strong>Capricorn<\/strong> (December 21-January 19)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If there\u2019s been trouble in paradise\u2014or just constant bickering with a key connection\u2014the clouds begin to part February 23. The past two and a half months have been something less than easy-breezy in your close relationships, but if you need to point the finger, you can blame belligerent Mars, which has been retrograde since December 6 in your <a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/astrology\/7th-house\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">seventh house<\/a> of partnerships. As the rambunctious red planet makes a long-awaited about-face, which should restore the peace and good vibes. If there are apologies to be made (or requested), waste no time once the Mars retrograde is over. With Mars back on track, these next several weeks hold the promise of deeper bonding and steamier passion!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/horoscopes\/daily\/capricorn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Capricorn<\/em><\/a> <em>horoscopes, read more!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"as_toc_Aquarius\" style=\"font-size:25px\"><strong>Aquarius<\/strong> (January 19-February 18)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If motivation around work and wellness has been lacking since the year began, momentum could return with a superpowered jolt on February 23. Motivational Mars ends a winter-long retrograde that began on December 6, ending in your <a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/astrology\/6th-house\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sixth house<\/a> of wellness and organization. Resume the health-supporting habits that might have slipped away over the past two and a half months. Purge the junk food from your kitchen, and reload with nutritious goodies. Commit to regular exercise that is fun and challenging. At work, you\u2019ll be ready to put smarter systems in place, ones that can help you speed through your gym and make it to 7PM kickboxing on time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/horoscopes\/daily\/aquarius\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Aquarius<\/em><\/a><em> horoscopes, read more!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"as_toc_Pisces\" style=\"font-size:25px\"><strong>Pisces<\/strong> (February 18-March 20)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A positive pivot for partnerships arrives February 23. Has your love life felt more like a telenovela than reality for the past few months? (Or are you shaking your head and thinking \u201cWhat love life?\u201d) No matter what your complaints, they could soon feel like ancient history. Energizing Mars is resuming forward motion after a two-and-a-half month retrograde that ends in your passionate, dramatic <a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/astrology\/5th-house\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fifth house<\/a>. The lusty planet will be heating things up in this area until April 18, so throw yourself back into the romance game now that the Mars retrograde is over. If you put a creative project on hold this winter, unearth it now!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/horoscopes\/daily\/pisces\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Pisces<\/em><\/a><em> horoscopes, read more!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"as_toc_Next_Mars_retrograde\">When is the next Mars retrograde?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The next Mars retrograde is January 10 to April 1, 2027, in Virgo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/astrology\/planets\/mars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mars<\/a> is one of the inner planets, along with <a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/astrology\/planets\/venus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Venus<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/astrology\/planets\/mercury\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mercury<\/a>. Because of its closer proximity to the<a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/astrology\/planets\/sun\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Sun<\/a>, it moves through all 12 <a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/astrology\/zodiac-signs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">zodiac signs<\/a> in 687 days, spending an average of 6-8 weeks in each. We all feel the effects of its transit through the signs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every two years, Mars pivots retrograde for several months, which keeps it locked in one or two signs for about 7 months. Mars <em>typically<\/em> cruises direct through the zodiac signs, spending about eight weeks in each.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When Mars flips into reverse every other year, it can turn us into unnecessary daredevils. Deprioritizing personal safety? Bad idea. This is <em>not <\/em>the time to take uncalculated risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"as_toc_Past_Mars_Retrogrades\">The power of Mars retrograde: Receipts <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Mars retrograde in Aries<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Renegade Mars was last retrograde in its home sign of Aries, from September 9 to November 13, 2020. (The red planet had an extended circuit through fire sign Aries from July 27, 2020 to January 6, 2021.) We felt the combative effects of Mars double-strength then! Clashes between police and statue-toppling protestors became heated and violent during that period. The very last day of that Mars in Aries is now the infamous <a href=\"https:\/\/january6th.house.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">insurrection of the U.S. Capitol<\/a>, aka, January 6th.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Follow your <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/horoscopes\/daily\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>daily horoscope<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em> to never miss a detail!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Feature art by Rosie Dienhart<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This is going to be a big cleanup, but phew, Mars retrograde is over! 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