Mars goes retrograde between April 17 and June 29. This phenomenon occurs every two years. While the planet has entered another cycle, we will talk about the impact of this phenomenon on our lives.

Earthlings sometimes observe the movement of large planets backwards. This astronomical phenomenon is due to different speeds of movement of celestial bodies. Thus, the movement in the opposite direction of Mars, Saturn, Venus, Mercury and other planets is an optical illusion. This phenomenon is well known to fans of rail travel.

When a train passenger looks out the window at a train moving in the same direction, but at a lower speed, the illusion is created that the second train is moving in the other direction. The same happens with the planets. In fact, retrograde Mars does not change direction - it enters the most distant part of its orbit.

Humans are most affected by the three retrograde planets

Not all planets can exert the greatest influence on us. The most powerful retrogrades are Mars, Mercury and Venus. At this time, people feel differently, they are more exposed to the energy of the planet. Next, we learn in more detail what changes can occur under the influence of retrograde Mars.

The energy of the male planet gives willpower, courage, aggression, passion and anger.

Mars is a masculine planet and is responsible for making decisions in life. This celestial body is often associated with moving forward along the path and achieving goals. Mars is also associated with carnal pleasures. During the retrograde period of the planet, people need to make adjustments in these areas. We must look back, analyze the situation and make the necessary changes. This will allow you to make further movement more rationally and deliberately.

During Mars Retrograde, People Should Not Plan New Beginnings

During this period, people will be exposed to circumstances and events that happened from February 17 to April 17. It is they who will be responsible for the energy. But any new initiatives and undertakings are either doomed to failure or will face insurmountable obstacles. Therefore, postpone all new projects until the end of June. Astrologers warn that the retrograde period is not a good time for new things, but it is great for reviewing and adjusting old ones. Therefore, if you have projects postponed until better days, you can make changes and amendments to them.

For whom will this period be especially difficult?

People who have an assertive nature may experience certain difficulties. Retrograde Mars will exacerbate internal tension. The risk group includes Aries and Scorpios, born under the auspices of the planet. For Scorpios, the influence of Mars will be noticeable for some time after the period of retrograde.

Who will be productive?

However, 15% of the world's population is still incredibly lucky. If you were born during a period when Mars was retrograde (you can find out from the astrological natal chart or personal horoscope), the coming time will become more productive for you. At a given time interval, these people receive feedback from the Universe. Therefore, it is necessary to focus on unusual phenomena, look for signs and clues. All this will allow you to further expand your capabilities in the future.

Movement from Sagittarius to Scorpio

Mars retrograde begins in the constellation Sagittarius and ends in the constellation Scorpio. The main point on the route will be Antares, the brightest star that can be seen from Earth. The red luminary of the first magnitude corresponds to the character of Mars itself. The star Antares is associated with power, control, reward and success.

Other Features

Getting started in the sign of Sagittarius promotes experience expansion, new perspectives, learning, travel, business, marketing and sales. Sometimes at this time people are prone to adventures. Before you venture out, make sure you are aligned with the energy of Mars.

On May 27, the planet enters the constellation Scorpio. At this time, people comprehend the changes made and affirm new values. There is a high probability of an exchange of experience, at the same time there is a danger of revealing the dark sides of the personality. The specific retrograde possibility acts like a reflection.

Conclusion

Around the same time, Pluto begins retrograde in Capricorn. However, the influence of a distant planet, unlike Mars, will be almost imperceptible. During this period, people should think about their future, about their own position in life, about their path in the Universe. After June 29, Mars will continue its usual movement.

Mars is a planet that gives people fearlessness, determination, courage, strength, speed of action, determination. Mars influences our success, work, achievements. Mars gives energy, strength, zeal, passion, initiative.

What is the retrograde movement of the planet?

This is her movement back in relation to the Earth. This effect occurs not due to the fact that the planet changes its direction, but due to the difference in the speeds of movement with the Earth. That is, from the Earth it will seem that Mars is moving backwards, since the Earth will in some sense overtake it.

What happens during Mars retrograde?

During this period, it will be difficult to actively act, achieve something, take the initiative, be energetic and go boldly forward. During the retrograde period of this planet, all our strength and energy is directed more inward. This creates a slowdown in our lives, makes it impossible or rather difficult to start something, to be active, to act energetically.

As of June 26, as many as 5 planets will be retrograde: Saturn, Neptune, Jupiter, Pluto and Mars. This means that the progress of all cases and projects will slow down significantly. And from July 26 to August 19, Mercury will also be retrograde. In addition, we have 3 important Eclipses coming this summer.

The influence of retrograde Mars will be most significant for Aries, Scorpio, Aquarius and Capricorn. The rest of the zodiac signs will also see changes in their lives.

It's going to be a pretty busy period that they might come back to. old unresolved problems, delays, deadlocks, conflicts can occur.

What not to do during Mars retrograde?

1. You should not take the initiative, start new business, register a company, organize anything.
2. It is not recommended to perform operations, use weapons, take risks and dangers, organize competitions.
3. You should not buy movable property, household appliances, tools, etc.
4. You can not enter into disputes, debates, file a lawsuit.
5. It is not recommended to change jobs, start construction, repairs, go on some long trips.
6. It's not good to take risks.
7. Not the best time to start courtship, the first sexual experience.

How easy is it to get through a Mars retrograde period?

1. It is important to slow down and not take the initiative. During this period, you should be more reasonable, calmer and more attentive.
2. You should restrain your anger and negative feelings, because due to many problems and difficulties they can arise.
3. It is worth avoiding conflicts and quarrels in every possible way, as they can be quite sharp and lengthy.
4. It will be especially difficult for proactive and active natures, so they should be the most concentrated and restrained.
5. It is very important to monitor your health, avoid heavy loads and dangerous sports, be more careful, as injuries, accidents, and nervous breakdowns often occur during the retro-Mars period. You should take care of both your body and your psyche, do not rush anywhere, do not take on too many obligations, do not overstrain.

What gives us the retro-Mars period?

1. During this period, it will be possible to return to the postponed cases, try again to launch small short-term projects that did not work out before, slow down and get on with the things that have already begun.
2. Retro-Mars will turn our attention to the past, people from the past, old offers, tempting ideas may return. It is important to make the final decision on whether to return to something only when Mars becomes direct. Now there is a big risk of being deceived.
3. It is very favorable to put things in order in old cases, to deal with projects that have already been started, to slowly but surely move towards long-chosen goals, to finish all things, to close open questions.
4. You can practice calm sports: walking, swimming, yoga. You should find harmony and inner peace, calm down and slow down your rhythm, accept this passive period as an important part of the path.
5. It is recommended to rest more, do everything slowly, avoid heavy loads on the body and mind, rationally use your energy, do not strain, be in the “now” moment.
6. You need to learn to wait, analyze, seek inspiration, stay in harmony, feel inner peace and, most importantly, trust your life.

Mars retrograde is a relatively rare phenomenon. The rest of the planets wind more often (and, accordingly, more often put us in front of problems characteristic of the phase of their retrograde movement).
Mars goes retrograde every two years or so. As it should be, its proximity to the Earth at this time is maximum, and at the same time it is maximally removed from the Sun, the center of our planetary system.

At a time like this, it becomes difficult to continue to act in the same spirit and style in which we overcame previous barriers. A tactic that has worked successfully for a year or two is starting to fail in places..
During the retrograde period, we fall out of the settled world with its laws. We try to live either in the past or (disillusioned with the past or fearful of its return) in the future. It is much easier to make a mistake in this state than during the direct movement of Mars. Also, Mars is a planet. potentially destructive. Mistakes made under his influence can be quite expensive. True, they are remembered well.

What is the essence of the Mars loop, what does it draw our attention to in the first place? What is its main meaning, if we ignore the eerie surroundings, which (not without reason) it is customary to mention every time in connection with its approach?
Due to the remoteness of retro-Mars from the Sun, we get the opportunity to look at your strategy and tactics from a new angle. For example, to separate your precious and unique "I" from those ways with which it expresses itself. Or - to separate the goal we are pursuing from funds, the use of which we consider justified to achieve it. The product we want to create is from tools that we use to make it. And so on.
This is how one of the typical functions of any retro planet manifests itself - a reassessment of things, phenomena, events, plans, resources and other life phenomena.

Active or passive?

During periods of retro-Mars, it turns out to be difficult, first of all, spontaneous and direct manifestation of our activity.
At other times, being in the loop of Mars is like wandering agonizingly in a labyrinth from which there is no way out. However, the closer the end of the loop, the brighter the flame of hope burns, the clearer it becomes for us both the order of actions and their direction. In any case, it should be so if you lived through the period of the next retrograde of Mars fully, without deviating from the tasks set by him.

It is difficult to agree with those authors who consider passivity, lethargy, and stiffness to be obligatory attributes of the Mars loop. These qualities are definitely there. But they are most necessary during the periods of parking of Mars. It is during these periods that Mars, unfolding, inevitably extinguishes any impulses - after all, it needs extra energy to turn in a new direction, and it temporarily “takes away” this energy from us.

Another explanation for this far from typical retro-Mars phenomenon is individual astrological indicators recorded in the natal chart. What does it mean?
Suppose we are talking about a passive, timid or lazy person, initially not prone to initiative and high mobility. Naturally, the reversals of Mars will only increase its natural inertia.
Transitional, directional and progressive situations of a certain kind can limit our mobility. You know this very well if, for example, in your chart during one of the retro-Mars periods, a Mars-Saturn directional conjunction was activated somewhere in Taurus and in the 12th house, loaded with the relaxing influence of the Venus trine. In such cases, the retrograde of transiting Mars is only an aggravating factor.
Another class of people who perceive the proposals of retrograde Mars negatively are people who are smart, hyperactive. Even a temporary need to stop seems to them a violation of their freedom. They react first of all just to the stops of Mars, at this time they feel driven into a dead end.
People who love blitzkrieg tactics can hardly tolerate retro-Mars. If circumstances forbid them to act in the style of "come, see, conquer", they instantly lose enthusiasm and become discouraged. After all, instead of achieving their goal instantly, they have to stumble at every step for several months! In this description, it is easy to recognize the owners of Mars in Aries (although representatives of other signs, especially cardinal and mutable ones, are often such). Therefore, if you read somewhere a sad saga about retro-Mars, which slows down all things and leads them to collapse, know in advance: its author himself probably has just such a Mars. Unless, of course, he wrote off his creation from ready-made sources.
Finally, people who are very purposeful tend to feel stiffness, discouragement, and even complete disorientation during retro-Mars periods. Any stop their consciousness involuntarily registers as an unfortunate delay on the way to the goal. And this happens even in those cases when the need to slow down and introduce the necessary amendments into the strategy of action is obvious in the name of the shortest possible progress towards the same goal.

It is also possible to refute the assertion that the loop of Mars supposedly always means braking, in a simpler, more visual way. Well-known fact: during this period, accident rate and injuries. For an accident, you need energetic collision two or more multidirectional (heterogeneous) energy flows, for injury it is necessary intense, sharp, destructive impact- where can they come from, if retro-Mars only does what limits the activity of living and non-living objects?

So I suggest you, to begin with, do not confuse the concepts of "retrograde" and "passivity". Especially in the case of Mars, the planet speakers.
It is much more logical to accept that Mars retrograde is temporarily redirects our energy. But for the implementation of this process, it simply needs periods of deceleration, and even a complete stop (relatively short, if we take their ratio with the total period of retromotion). Agree, there is a difference, and significant.

Another thing is that slowing down - if the situation has demanded it - must be done correctly. And you usually have to do this during periods of parking.

What styles of action are most adequate during the period of retro-Mars? We'll talk about this a little later. In the meantime, let's review the likely events and trends that await us at this time.

"Gifts" from retrograde Mars

Suspended - and sometimes they stand up tightly (it seems that forever) - started cases.
In this, the manifestations of retro-Mars are outwardly similar to the manifestations of retro-Mercury.
However, stops under the influence of the Mars loop are longer and often more critical than Mercury ones. This happens for various reasons, which it is not possible to describe in a short article.
I will give just 2 examples:
The forces and means invested in a business project do not bring instant returns. Most often, the reason is outdated management methods, inappropriate technical equipment or inappropriate behavior of leaders (boss or field managers). Unlike an incorrectly executed document (which, under certain circumstances, can also cause a lot of trouble), these shortcomings are not corrected so quickly and easily, it is not enough to correct the numbers or re-collect signatures. It usually takes some time until the cause is found. And then for some time they take the necessary practical measures - for example, rethinking the external and internal policies of the enterprise, or replacing obsolete production elements with new ones.
Crashes on retro Mars require more time and effort to troubleshoot, and in addition, longer rehabilitation period. At the same time, the malfunctions themselves, under additional aggravating circumstances, much more often have the status emergency, acute injuries and catastrophes and by no means light Mercurial misunderstandings.

At this time, it is not excluded return to the former field of activity or former tools of work. What you once did may interest you again.

In all areas, one way or another connected with Mars, at this time increases the likelihood of restructuring and the emergence of significant figures in the past. The theme of the collision of the outdated and the new is often raised, and in an acute form.
Sometimes workers in these areas have a lot of additional or atypical work, during which it turns out that they can perform other functions besides the current ones - or vice versa, bottlenecks in the organization of their standard work are revealed.
First of all, these are employees of law enforcement and security structures, stuntmen, pyrotechnicians, athletes, trainers of wild animals, surgeons, psychiatrists, sex therapists, rescuers of all kinds, marginalized individuals, drivers, entrepreneurs, transport and emergency services workers, sometimes also major leaders (politicians, managers).
If you find that your modest activities are somewhat reminiscent of the work of a manager, a security guard or an ambulance service, prepare for a busy period fraught with surprises and read this article more carefully.

During periods of backward Mars is not uncommon critical breakdowns of equipment, interruptions in the functioning of various technical means. Most often under attack are vehicles, equipment items, production lines, weapons, cutting and stabbing tools. Computer scientists are more likely to encounter hardware problems than software problems. It gives the impression that any technology at this time "reacts poorly" to mistreatment with it. Therefore, everything related to urgent repair, replacement, cleaning, and prevention of equipment and mechanisms is relevant.

As is often the case during periods of retrograde planets, your or someone else's old sins come to the surface. In this case, remind yourself imperfections in the sphere of Mars- for example, carelessly performed work is discovered, as a result of which this or that structure regularly refuses to function.
The emphasis in this case is most often precisely on the need to deal with technical details, or with links technological process. Both entire projects and their individual fragments have to be finalized based primarily on their functionality and competitiveness.

During the period of retro-Mars, they can suddenly remind of themselves again consequences of a quarrel, enmity, discussion, rivalry, "showdown", lawsuit. maybe exacerbation of long-standing personal competition. You can start getting claims and even threats.
A number of astrologers have noticed that (c) lawsuits and lawsuits started on retro-Mars tend to turn around against the plaintiff, and in a broader sense, aggression often turns against the aggressor.

The specific role of retrograde Mars is also in exacerbation of pre-existing diseases(for which, of course, additional individual indicators are needed, natal, transit and others). At the same time, sensations such as pain, backache, acute short spasms. Increasing chance bruises, fractures, inflammation. Often there is a general strong discomfort that prevents you from leading your usual life and quickly doing the necessary things.

The "return effect" of Mars retrograde can also affect another, more delicate area of ​​your being - intimate.
It is sometimes said that intimate relationships on backward Mars are dangerous and undesirable in principle. This is not entirely true, but there is some truth in this statement.
For temperamental and unrestrained people, the retro-Mars period is provocative, he often pushes for betrayal of a permanent partner, in search of a new application of his activity. Mars (we repeat) is the planet of destruction, anger and aggression, its energy contradicts the peaceful creative atmosphere of the family and easily becomes destructive for it. (The only consolation is that "prodigal son or husband"\"prodigal daughter or wife" will most likely return to their usual life after Mars exits the retromotion. But how and with what will they and their relatives pay for their trip to the country of unsafe sexual adventures, it's impossible to tell in advance.)
At this time, the former sexual partner may appear in your field of vision, bringing former joys into your life or, conversely, anxiety. If you once liked each other mutually or sympathy was one-sided, a short period of sudden erotic obsession on one or both sides is not ruled out.

Psychological nuances of retro-Mars

Mars acts much more sharply than Mercury, it often causes irritation and stressful conditions. Its impact is also longer - after all, its loop is much longer than the Mercury one.
Mercury invites us to comprehend the situation and this most often becomes half the solution to the problem. Backward Mars, on the contrary, prefers action to reflection and does not let us calm down until we do something. Therefore, if on retro-Mercury we are easily distracted by funny and curious little things that help us forget about temporary troubles, then on retro-Mars, annoyance at circumstances grows like a snowball.

Some people (see the beginning of the article) during the period of backward Mars lose the meaning of life, as they lose sight of the course they have taken or do not see a quick adequate return on their efforts. However, they do not suspect that their test - temporary, and perceive the current situation almost as the end of the world. Religious virtue, which consists, among other things, in humbly accepting trials sent from above, is less and less known to modern man, and in this case it plays against him.
People with strong cardinal Mars suffer doubly from this. They need a clear incentive for action and instant results. When they don't get it, everything falls apart. Depending on the characteristics of temperament and the situation, they fall into either depression or aggressive irritability. The fewer movements they manage to make outside, the more actively the cauldron of discontent boils inside them.

Thus, one of the features of the Mars loop is psychological tension.
It easily transforms into bright flashes of emotion, but also in self-blame, anger, aggression and other destructive manifestations. It is in this state that people more often commit irreversible, dangerous, illegal actions, get into accidents, quarrel with loved ones and even with random figures in their lives. The jealousy that takes possession of people at this time is often caused by memories or temporary reasons, but it is strong and quite capable of justifying its reputation as a blind permissive force.

In addition, after stress, we also need a psychological or physical unloading. If the period of relaxation is too short or we deny ourselves for some reason, the unbalanced state is strengthened and aggravated.

Astrologically, Mars signifies not only representatives of certain professions, residents of certain territories and people disposed to certain types of diseases, but also males aged approximately 17 to 37 years. At any location of their natal Mars, they are highly sensitive to the movements of transit Mars. They are distinguished natural desire for leadership, caused by the desire to declare oneself, an active sexual instinct, indifference to aggressive methods of gaining and maintaining one's positions. Therefore, they are able to experience the periods of retrogression of Mars much deeper than other representatives of the human race.

The first sexual intimacy on backward Mars can leave not the most pleasant memories and even lay an inappropriate scenario for intimate relationships, but individual indicators are also important here. It is desirable to know this information, first of all, to parents whose children have entered the age of puberty, and it will not hurt the teenagers themselves to know about these periods.

Social nuances during retro-Mars

As you may have guessed, retroactive Mars heats up the situation not only in our private lives, but in any collective(in society, in the family). Mars is an outer planet that draws much deeper than Mercury or Venus.

Typical collective/social tendencies during the periods of retrogression of Mars:
re-pop up the consequences and details of some long-standing military action
Revision of legislative acts regulating the activities of entrepreneurs, law enforcement agencies, transport facilities, emergency and ambulance services
Implementation tough punitive sanctions(making decisions about suppression, prohibition, punishment)
Aggravation political debates on acute, topical topics
emergence resonant situations of an acute, often destructive nature(for example, accidents, accidents, scandals, causing violent actions, local unrest and unrest, terrorist attacks)
Escalation of confrontations up to the outbreak of war
Personnel changes within enterprises, organizations, corporations, communities
Unclear distribution of roles among the recognized (explicit) leaders of the team

It is worth adding to the last point: it is at this time that it becomes possible temporary change of leader, which is not necessarily expressed in official promotion. If you are the same hero who suddenly escaped from the gray mass, be vigilant: your power may be short-lived.

Earlier, we have already talked about the period of retrograde Mercury.

Let me remind you what retrograde planets are.

retrograde- a return motion, in which the planets seem to move backward in relation to other planets observed from the Earth and occupying different positions in the zodiac. Retrograde is considered a weakness of the planets.

Influence of retrograde

The influence of a planet does not change in the case of its retrograde, but the individual response to its influence becomes different - namely, the way of expressing its special qualities and characteristics is not as good as with its direct movement. It is believed that the influence of benefic planets is weakened by their retrograde movement, since this movement is in contradiction and disharmony with the general movement in the Zodiac. In addition, the influence of malefic planets in retrograde motion increases.

• Mars is retrograde for 80 days and is stationary for about 2-3 days before and after the retrograde motion.
• Mars is known as the "evil" planet. "Evil" is a substitute word for planetary vibrations. all planets are good in themselves, but human reactions to their influences may be different.
• Mars governs energy, strength, action, muscular effort, aggression, enterprise, initiative, contentment, desire, feelings, courage.
• Mars governs the head, face and musculature. It denotes strength and activity.
• Mars also governs will, work, conquest and desire, construction and destruction.
• Mars gives access to physical and sexual energies. It governs the physical body, health and energy directed outwards. Shows violence and destructiveness.
• The sphere of activity that Mars rules is manufacturing, construction, military affairs. Represents agents, contractors, building services.
• Mars affects mainly the change in physical conditions. His job is to energize that side. Nature, which at present seems to us dark and unexplored. His work on man is to incite to action, so that as a result he can acquire the necessary knowledge.
• Mars goes retrograde once every two years and two months, which makes its retrograde quite an important event because Mars goes retrograde less often than other planets. At this time, we begin to master new levels of past experience, less dependent on any outside interference.

Influence of the retrograde period of Mars

In a psychological sense, this means that we get the opportunity to free ourselves from the flow of social influences and stereotypes, from the habitual reactions that govern our lives, and to reconsider the principles of our activity and methods of action. At this time, our approach to conflict resolution, our hostility, anger, self-confidence, risk-taking, ways of showing will and physical activity require rethinking and new approaches. In sports and military affairs at this time, defensive tactics bring success. During the retrograde period, Mars enters into opposition with the Sun - this is the phase of the symbolic full moon in the Sun-Mars cycle, the exact aspect will be on April 8, 2014. The sun - "consciousness, individuality" and Mars - "activity, dynamics", at this time are divorced at the poles in our consciousness. This enables us to become aware of which of our habitual responses and modes of personal fulfillment must be revised in order to remain adequate and effective. The situations that arise during the retro-Mars period reveal unresolved conflicts, unconstructive reactions, accumulated irritation and dead-end approaches in our desire to succeed or, on the contrary, in our inability to do something. The energy field of the sign of Libra, in which Mars will be until July 26, forces you to look for supporters, make contacts in order to realize what you want. Therefore, it is worth paying more attention to our relationships with other people. At this time, we are more dependent on the environment, on the ability to coordinate our actions and agree, than on personal initiative and activity. The emerging situations force us to take indirect actions, to look for mediators, to coordinate decisions, to act jointly or through someone. We have to balance on the fine line between the desired and the possible, and remember that a compromise is an agreement in which neither side receives 100%, but both make mutual concessions. During the period of retrograde Mars, people from the past can make themselves felt in our lives: rivals, competitors, those who stimulated our activity and did not let us relax. This time gives us the opportunity to once again try to achieve goals that were previously unattainable. However, don't put a lot of effort into achieving what you would like to see lasting on the back of Mars. Our actions at this time do not have a solid foundation, and the same applies to their result. This period will pass under the sign of changes in partnership, in relations, including international relations. In April and May, disagreement will manifest itself, it will contribute to the release of discontent that had previously accumulated, and aggressiveness, when natures, accustomed to solving problems with pressure, will not be given what they want. Therefore, in the destructive version, transformation will give way to destruction. This long stay of Mars in Libra can have an important impact on the scope of our relationships. Tau-square Jupiter-Pluto-Uranus is associated with the theme of political and plutocratic power and economic processes. This is an indicator of the political and economic crisis and the demand for reforms, this is the time when destructive processes, abuses, thoughtlessness and connivance in politics and the economy reach a peak and result in protests and revolutionary movements in society, and in the economic sphere into serious problems, in the form of collapses of individual companies, banks, instability on currency and stock exchanges. This overdue need and the need to free ourselves from oppression and dictatorship, launches processes of change that are accompanied by radicalism and sharp confrontations. This is a time of polarization and tough conflicts, including power ones. New forms of psychic and informational terror may appear. Since there is a fierce struggle both for power and against power, and the cardinality of energies does not contribute to the flexibility of positions. The participation of Mars in these planetary "showdowns" during the "season of eclipse" makes this time a period of fierce struggle and makes it necessary to solve key problems. After the backward movement of Mars ends, we unconsciously choose a new tactic of action, find new, perhaps more effective ways to implement our plans, sometimes these changes are so massive that there is a need and need for life changes.

Features of activity during the retro-Mars period or what not to do

The retrograde of Mars is associated with an aggravation of internal tension, on the one hand, and a decrease in our energy, on the other. The natural flow of energy at this time is directed to revision and rethinking, to internal activity, and not to external goals and results. At this time, trying to make a breakthrough in business or implement some kind of blitz projects means sailing against the current on a poorly controlled ship. That is why the new projects launched during this period, designed for the future, will not bring the expected result. At this time, things require additional efforts in order to simply maintain the status quo, and there is simply not enough strength for new enterprises and the struggle for a place in the sun. Things slow down at this time, the implementation of new ideas leads to difficulties in execution and disruption of plans. Now the ability to slow down and refine what has already been started will bring b about more return than the desire to press on the "gas" and act ahead. After all, it is not only our personal approaches and reactions that are being changed and revised, but similar processes are taking place in parallel in the economy, in legislation, and in public priorities. The overall entrepreneurial activity is declining as a result of objective prerequisites and unstable conditions. Starting a new business at this time is building a castle in the sand. Moreover, astrological practice has shown an interesting pattern: one who, during the period of Mars retrograde, starts wars, shows aggression or takes active actions, such as: arranges personal showdowns, files a lawsuit, initiates a confrontation, turns out to be a loser, even if his case " right and holy." This is a period of obstacles and restrictions in free initiative, new business, personal growth, clamps and restrictions of the will. Do not swim against the current, move by inertia, do not show excessive initiative - there will be opposition to any action, so do not get ahead of events, do not break the law, avoid conflicts, especially litigation, control emotions. Energy should be directed not outward, but inward. This period has a bad effect on sports and military affairs. Conflicts with the security forces are dangerous for the side that initiated this conflict. Whoever shoots first, loses.

Mars retrograde March 1 - May 20, 2014 Do's and Don'ts:

• Start a new business project, or any campaign that requires action and pressure.
• Register a company.
• Make scheduled operations.
• Buy mechanisms: cars, means of production, household appliances, tools, etc.
• Start building or renovating.
• Organize sports competitions or corporate sports championships.
• File a lawsuit, initiate a confrontation.
• Initiate disputes, discussions, debates.
• Give the car for repair or maintenance without a good reason.
• Change job.
• Go on long business trips.
• Use firearms and melee weapons.
• Start grooming.
• Engage in first sexual intercourse.

What can you do:

• Put things in order in old cases, finish and tighten the "tails", solve current problems.
• Resume previously abandoned sports: wushu, qigong (for the soul).
• Do yoga, meditation.
• Rest more, take breaks more often.

Part of the material was developed by Elena Zimovets.

Happy Feng Shui!

e. In general, retrograde is introversion. When a person directs his anger, anger, energy inward. As far as I know such people, they are absolutely not conflict. On the contrary, these people are very peaceful creatures. They do not like quarrels, scandals, screams. Such a child cannot be brought up with a belt, screams, because he will become very closed in himself. After all, he directs everything inward.

In astrology, retrograde is definitely the defeat of the planet. In, in transits, this is also a bad sign. In a horary chart, this may indicate a long search if the question was asked about a thing. And in transits, a retrograde planet forces us to dive deep into the retro planet. But in the course of my study of natal astrology, I realized that retro-phase damage is an interesting feature. I will tell about her.

Retrograde is somewhat similar to the action of the planet of the framework - Saturn. But, if, with a tense person, a person tries to do something and everything goes through one place, then with retro it is different. A person can be so pinched in himself that he does not even try to do something.

He can do something, but it will never be for show. In my experience, these people doubt themselves.

I have a friend who works in the police. Her parents did not know anything about her decision, they only knew that their daughter went in for sports. And now she works as a policeman, often goes to arrests, and if necessary, uses weapons.

Retrograde Mars in a woman

And this is an interesting feature of such Mars. A person with a retrograde fiery planet can choose a profession that is associated with physical activity. If Mars is at the same time in, then the profession may have a bright masculine flavor. For a long time I had a consultation with a woman who worked in a plumbing store. And they weren't accessories.

It is clear that not always the profession will be with physical activity. In the profession, many different factors must be assessed. Many people with this condition suffer greatly during childhood, especially boys. Because such a kid will not fight. He is afraid that he will not win, to show aggression. Often these problems "climb" into adulthood. But there is one good thing here for, as they like to say, study. This is a sport. Especially if Mars is also.

If a person has a problem with the expression of aggression, then physical activity will help here. And it is interesting that a person with such Mars in may well succeed precisely as an athlete. Such a person will have enough patience, he will be able to train and follow the regime. If only he gets to it.

Retrograde Mars in a man is more painful than in a woman. After all, Mars is a planet of male nature. It is difficult for such a person to care for a woman, to show his charisma. Therefore, they have to work on self-confidence. The good news is that, as a rule, they succeed.

Periods of Mars in retrograde motion.

Mars can go retro once every two years.

• in 2016 - April 24 - June 27.
• in 2017 - no

Mars retrograde in transits and solarium

Why do I say get there? For the owner of retrograde Mars in the solar chart may come up with the idea that this is all meaningless. By the way, in a solarium, Mars retrograde indicates a similar mood throughout the year. This year it is contraindicated to open your own business, your own business, to create something new.

The same influence is characteristic when we have a retrograde Mars in transit. Often on retrograde Mars there are breakdowns of a car, large machines. My father, for example, constantly breaks down his car on retro-Mars. By the way, I noticed another important feature that is inherent in many personal retrograde planets in transit. We want to do things for which the planet in retrograde is responsible. For example, amazing ideas come into our heads. It is unfortunate that to embody them in this period of time will not work out the way you want.

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Astrologer Polina Sergeevna