Transiting Mars in Taurus
While Mars was in Aries, he blazed new paths, conquered new territory, planted his flag and staked his claim. And now that he’s in Taurus, he’s going to build an empire on it.
Transiting Mars in Libra
Although Mars may not be at his best in Libra, he’s always the best he can be.
Transiting Mars in Virgo
Transiting Mars in Virgo After weeks of command performances, noble causes and more than a few temper tantrums while in Leo, it was time for Mars to take a bow, turn off the spotlight, exit the building and head into Virgo where, unbeknownst to him, he was about to experience the astrological culture shock…
An Astrological Look at Mars
Ep. 10 – Shortcut to the Soul Podcast Astrologer Chris Flisher joins Debra to discuss the importance of Mars. In addition to reflecting on its recent retrograde cycle, these seasoned astrologers discuss some of the ways Mars expresses its energy in every house of the horoscope.
Transiting Mars Retrograde
While Mars is retrograde, its energy is turned inward, and just like any other transit, you make the most of it by working with the influence. In 2018, Mars stations retrograde on June 26 at at 9°13′ Aquarius and backpedals through through the zodiac until it stations direct at 28°37′ Capricorn on August 27. So how do you make…
Transiting Mars in Aquarius
Transiting Mars in Aquarius When the planet of war is in the sign of humanitarians, free thinkers and good old fashioned protesters, he rallies to the cause and leads the charge. Although he still has courage to spare, while in the intellectual sign of Aquarius Mars follows his head rather than his heart. Principles are important, and he’ll only…
Transiting Mars in Leo
While Mars is in Leo, he seeks the spotlight and wants to hear the sound of applause. He also tends to take everything personally and is quick to lash out in righteous indignation against anyone who disagrees, criticizes or opposes him. That’s why while Mars is in Leo, he can be an impatient bully who when challenged is at best combative and at worst a tyrant.
Transiting Mars in Taurus
Representing the God of War, Mars is one macho planet. However, according to certain astrological theories, whenever he’s in the feminine, sensual and self-indulgent sign of Taurus, he’s reduced to a weakened state reminiscent of Samson after he was betrayed by Delilah. Frankly, I don’t buy it. True, Mars does lose some of his drive…
Mars Triggers Turkish Coup
Breaking news: President Erdoğan urges the public to take to the streets as the military makes an attempt to seize control of the Turkish government. Welcome to the continuing aftermath of the Uranus-Pluto squares. Here’s the astrology behind the coup: Transiting Uranus (anarchy, revolution, chaos) is opposing (confronting) Mercury and Saturn in the nation’s chart. Mercury is…
Transiting Mars in Cancer
That Mars and Cancer were at odds with each other comes as no surprise, because their relationship has always been a tense one. You see, Mars is in its fall in Cancer, which means its energy is depleted. In fairness, although this watery sign isn’t powerful enough to extinguish Martian fire, it certainly puts a damper on it.
Consequently, while Mars is living under the Crab’s roof, he can be moody, irritable and hesitant. In fact, unless Mars can find a healthy way to express its energy, the domestic bliss that Cancer works so diligently to cultivate will be punctuated by domestic disturbances.