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Mars
Retrograde: Part Three
Tension,
frustration, and temper tantrums dot the landscape as Mars Retrograde continues to interrupt forward movement. Don't be surprised if you find
yourself barking at your neighbor or shaking your fist in the wind. We're
only in week two of this two-month review, and as the retrograde gathers
momentum, its impact gains strength. Set your inner compass on steady,
and do whatever it is you do to stay calm and patient.
An abundance
of astro activity makes it difficult to delve into deeper facets of the
Retrograde now, but there's plenty of time to delineate the fine points
as the retrograde unfolds. Here's this week's game plan.
Uranus sextiles Mars, producing huge amounts of energy. Normally, an alliance between
Uranus and Mars supports sudden and swift shift. But as these power surges
slam against the Mars Retrograde roadblock, their current turns erratic.
Uranus demands action at the speed of light. Mars Retrograde says, "Back
off". This energetic resistance turns the atmosphere restless. Try
not to let an antsy mood motivate hasty action. Impulsive behavior aimed
at blowing off steam will provide temporary relief, but under this retrograde
rash acts may not be the wisest choice. Find healthy ways of expressing
this pent up power.
Uranus also
squares the Sun stimulating an urge for personal freedom. This square provides the juice to breakdown, breakthrough, or breakup old restrictive
patterns. Spontaneous declarations of independence are likely. But you
don't have to spontaneously combust. Again, don't let frustration motivate
a meltdown. What might look like freedom one day, could prove to be a
prison the next. What's more, this Uranus Sun square catalyzes unpredictable
twists of fate. Be prepared for surprises, interruptions, and interventions.
Next, Pluto trines Venus giving birth to the desire to fall madly in love, while Jupiter sextiles Venus, generating an optimistic attitude. Don't propose prematurely.
Pluto opposes Jupiter pushing expectations in the realms of the fantastic.
Channel this energy into artistic pursuits and you'll have an easier time
handling the intensity.
A Jupiter
Mercury conjunction offers well-needed astro aid in the form of common
sense. Use this energy to maintain a realistic perspective. Let it help
you consider your choices and their impact.
It's a stressful
week. Increased planetary activity stimulates nervous systems, but Mars
Retrograde impedes progress. It's the astro equivalent of an out-of-body
experience. You're there, aware, yet strangely disconnected. Make every
effort to stay present. As you experience the pressure of this peculiar
paralysis, try to remember we're all encountering the same weird wobble.
So be kind when you can.
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