It's jingle hell, guys.
The hot holiday season arrives with wounded pride, trauma triggers, flabby emotions, and misplaced aggression.
From early December to February, Mars, the big D energy planet that governs will and desire, impulse and anger, conflict and sex, goes retrograde.
The first part of this retrograde, which lasts until January 6th, takes place in Leo, the eternal Pick Me frontman.
Mars retrograde in Leo
We experience the effects of Mars retrograde more acutely because the areas ruled by Mars are essential to our daily life and sense of essential power.
If you're feeling restless, unresponsive, suffocated and stunted, Red Planet retrograde may be partially to blame.
The rest is probably your father's fault.
It's not easy, but it's not all bad.
as Sunari Ko, Tarot and Astrology Expert TarotCards.io, “Mars retrograde in Leo is more than just a halt in forward momentum; it is a deep call to examine the energy we put into our ambitions, relationships, and creative endeavors.
“It can be frustrating, but at the end of the day, it's a gift to self-discovery.”
What is Mars retrograde? Why is it important?
Mars is named after the god of war and oversees our ability to assert ourselves, push through, and advance our agenda.
When a planet goes retrograde, this power is compromised and so is our confidence and ability. This transit can trigger a fight-or-flight response and a great deal of introspection that can lead to an existential crisis. It just gives December a little bit of Christmas-like despair.
“When Mars retrogrades in Leo, which is associated with confidence, creativity, and leadership, something very personal is activated. Leo is all about how we shine in the world,” said Coe. . “When Mars goes retrograde here, we ask ourselves: Am I really pursuing what makes me shine, or am I just going through the motions?” This movement can lead to restlessness. It stirs us up because we are called to face that question. ”
Emotional effects of Mars retrograde in Leo
Mr Koh said this transport emo effect could manifest as:
inner turmoil
“Many people feel a conflict between the desire to move forward and the desire to slow down and reflect. This creates restlessness, but the universe is actually trying to force you to move forward.” It’s telling you to stop and readjust.”
growing self-doubt
Leo's innate boldness may feel muted under this transit, like a lion without a mane, a mastermind without a top hat or wig. “You may have second thoughts about your talent or feel uneasy about the direction you're going,” Coe added.
creative frustration
Leos are expressive, but Mars retrograde can disrupt the flow.
“It's not about losing your creativity, it's about finding new ways to make your creativity more in line with who you are now,” Koh argues.
Remember that the field may have to fallow before the good flowers bloom again. Say something nice to yourself in the mirror. Muse doesn't like whining.
emotional turmoil
Old wounds and unresolved desires can come up during this time, perhaps especially if you are with a relative who is struggling.
“This isn't happening to overwhelm you,” she says. “It’s an opportunity to heal and let go of what no longer serves you.”
Resist the urge to go back to being the same person who was involved in toxic family relationships. Even at half-mast, Leo does not bow to anyone. Hold your hearts high, cut your losses and remember that you are worthy of true love and true respect.
If you feel neither of those things in your family, now is the time to be like Simba and start building your own damn lion pride using various spare parts and the true hearts of your chosen friends. It's time.
How to move through this retrograde
While Mars retrograde can feel challenging and exciting, Koh emphasized that it's also an opportunity for growth.
Here are her tips for dealing with this energy:
- Reflect and don't react. “If you feel restless or irritable, try not to act impulsively. Instead, ask yourself what the feeling is trying to reveal.”
- Please revisit your goals. “Use this time to evaluate whether your ambitions are still aligned with your passions. If something feels off, trust your gut.”
- Tap into your quiet creativity: “You don't have to create work for an audience right away. Try keeping a diary, drawing, or any other medium that allows you to express yourself freely.”
- Cultivate patience: “Now is the time to trust the process. By February, you will have more clarity on where to direct your energy.”
Coe says Mars retrograde isn't trying to hold us back or hold us back, but rather to guide us inward and ultimately move us forward, which is ideal before the start of a new year. He asserts that it is a kind of self-audit.
“This transit asks us to peel back the layers of who we think we are and reconnect with who we really are. It's not always easy, but it's always worth it.”
Like organ donation and truth-telling, this is a tough road to greener grass.
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