Mars Stations Direct!

February 23/24, at 6:00pm PST/9:00pm EST/2:00am GMT/1:00pm AEDT

Hello Friends,

Mars in Cancer is now direct! It's been a long Mars retrograde journey that began before its actual retrograde on December 6 in Leo.

Retrograde Shadow and Transit Dates

• Mars entered its retrograde shadow on October 5, at 17º01' Cancer, the same degree it's now stationing direct, on February 23, at 6:00pm PST/9:00pm EST/2:00pm GMT/1:00pm AEDT. The pre-retro shadow revealed the areas where Mars' energy would be tuning up.

• Since Mars began its retrograde at 6º10' Leo, it will exit its retrograde shadow and complete the Mars retrograde transit when it returns to the same degree on May 2. From now to May 2, it will be in its post-retro shadow, and will be rebuild the engine to drive the Mars in Cancer, then Leo energy from what you have learned.

• Mars in Cancer will move forward until it returns to Leo for an extended direct transit from April 18 until June 17.

• Mars was direct in Cancer for its entire first transit between September 4 and November 3. Mars entered Leo on November 3, and then stationed retrograde on December 6. Mars retrograde returned to Cancer on January 6.

Mars and Energy Dynamics

Mars is the planet that governs how you apply energy to your life and handle conflict.

When Mars is in Cancer, you've felt stronger urges to protect and nurture what you care about — like family, home, and what you value.

In Cancer, Mars drives the energy of feelings into motion. Emotions deepen with Mars now stationing direct in Cancer in Pisces season, with Neptune conjunct the North Node in Pisces.

Shy Cancer will do anything to protect others and support what matters, when it's moved by the force of Mars.

Now that you've had almost 15 weeks of Mars in Cancer direct and retro — with 8 more weeks to go — you've learned a lot about what motivates you and how you want to define healthy boundaries to nurture your self-care and the love you hold for others.

Your intuition has been strengthened, and you likely trust your inner guidance more to navigate personal and domestic challenges.

Even though Mars isn't in its strength in the side-stepping Cancer crab, it has pushed profound inner growth that will support you in moving forward directly in bold, self-expressive ways, for when Mars re-enters Leo for a complete transit from April 18 through June 17.

Mars Impact on Actions and Aggressors

Anyone who has made threats, taken aggressive action, or initiated legal action while Mars has been retrograde (since December 6, 2024) stands a greater chance of losing whatever they were after, with Mars now direct.

A lot has happened since the Mars retrograde shadow began on October 5. As Mars stations direct and starts moving forward, the shift in direction will upset the plans of Mars retrograde aggressors.

Mars in Cancer direct won't forget or let go. It will keep its rugged claws gripped on positions, principles, or actions that reflect security needs and compassion.

Upcoming Retrogrades and Eclipses

With two more retrogrades and a lunar and solar eclipse left before Mars exits its shadow phase, there's much more to nurture with others before you get the full clarity of bold actions to come after May 2:

• Venus retro in Aries, then Pisces, beginning on March 1

• Supermoon total lunar eclipse in Virgo on March 14

• Mercury retro in Aries, then Pisces, beginning on March 15

• Final, and the third Aries Solar Eclipse on March 29

Actions to take now that Mars is direct in Cancer until April 18:

• Assertively set healthy boundaries: Communicate your needs directly, ensuring both your emotional well-being and the protection of your loved ones.

• Nurture your personal space: Take proactive steps to create a safe, comforting environment in home and the nation you reside in.

• Embrace intuitive decision-making: Trust your gut to guide your actions will balancing assertiveness with sensitivity.

• Address domestic issues head-on: Confront conflicts directly, using a blend of firmness and compassion.

• Prioritize self-care: Channel Mars' energy into activities that replenish your emotional and physical strength. Keep your cup full so that you can share it with others!

With love, always,