Mars stations retrograde, shifting gears in Leo and eventually traveling back into Cancer. With this reversal arriving during Sagittarius season, we may feel a sense of slowing down, heightened unpredictability, and increased emotional reactivity in the months ahead. This retrograde period spans 2 ½ months but has a ripple effect lasting up to 7 months—plenty of time for meaningful reflection and growth.
Mars retrograde asks us to pause and consider the "why" behind our actions. Leo and Cancer, ruled by the Sun and Moon, respectively, emphasize deeply personal areas of our lives. As this retrograde activates the Sun and Moon’s themes in your chart, it may bring up inner battles tied to your identity, needs, and emotional responses.
This is an opportunity to question your motives, confront emotional patterns you'd prefer to ignore, and work through challenges with a greater sense of purpose. While the process may feel demanding, the rewards are worth it: renewed clarity, stronger emotional connections, and practical tools for managing stress. By leaning into this energy, you’ll emerge from this cycle with deeper self-awareness and a more grounded approach to life.
Important Dates of this Mars Retrograde
Mars enters Cancer: Sept 4
Shadow period begins: Oct 5 17º Cancer
Mars enters Leo: Nov 3
Stations retrograde: Dec 6 at 6º Leo
Mars re-enters Cancer: Jan 6
Stations Direct: Feb 23 at 17º Cancer
Mars re-enters Leo
Shadow period ends: May 2 6º
Leo Mars Retrograde Important Aspects
Trine Saturn: Sept 30 - Feb 9 - Apr 4
Sextile Uranus: Oct 24 - Jan 23 - Apr 4
Trine Neptune: Oct 28 - Jan 12 - Apr 19
Oppose Pluto: Nov 3 - Jan 3 - Apr 26
Oppose Sun: Jan 15 (cycle midpoint)
Watch the first 38 minutes for a general understanding then skip ahead to your Rising sign to watch and understand the personal impacts for you.
Time stamps:
Start: 00:00
List of Dates: 14:43
Ingress Chart with Aspects: 28:26
Aries: 38:18
Taurus: 42:04
Gemini: 45:04
Cancer: 48:44
Leo: 53:25
Virgo: 57:49
Libra: 1:02:22
Scorpio: 1:06:48
Sagittarius: 1:11:42
Capricorn: 1:17:21
Aquarius: 1:22:59
Pisces: 1:28:00
AstroPath is the collaboration of Laurie Farrington and Jennie Date of Hidden Path Astrology. ♥
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