Mars Retrograde 2024

Mars is stationed retrograde today, December 6, 2024. This only happens once every 2 years for about 2.5 half months. Every one will feel this a little differently but for most of us it may cause a bit of tension. Mars is the planet of drive and action; how we take action and our motivation to get things accomplished. When Mars is retrograde we can feel this like a hurdle to get things done or like we are stalled. Mars retrogrades ask us to slow down and reflect on actions taken in our ‘past’ and this can feel like we aren’t moving forward. It is a great time to rest and reflect, even consider how we want to take action when this retrograde is over. Mars will station direct (the end of retrograde) on February 23, 2025. There’s always a bit of a shadow period after retrogrades end so it won’t be an immediate turn around but it will begin to lift this frustration energy at the end of February. The fixed signs (Taurus, Scorpio, Aquarius, and Leo) may feel this more intensely as well as Cancer signs as Mars is retrograding in Leo and Cancer. This may collectively affect our creativity and passion as well as our emotions in the second half of this retrograde. Where your Mars is located in your own birth chart may give you a more focused idea of how this may affect you but as always for more personalized insight, a personalized reading can be helpful.

Retrograde in each of the signs:

( These are based on your Natal Birth chart of where Mars is located. If you don’t know, you can use websites like astro.com, astroseek.com, or even use the  costar app to pull your chart or reach out to us at support@cosmicawakening.org for help.)

Mars in Aries

Mars in Aries naturally wants to move ahead so during a retrograde, Aries will feel frustration, stubbornness, impatience and impulsiveness; this person may even experience bouts of lashing out because Aries hates being held back. This is a great time to rest your body and take care of yourself.

Mars in Taurus

When Mars Retrogrades in Taurus it can be a time to reevaluate your self worth,  stop settling and break free from obstacles. Mars in Taurus is a very steady, stable energy so retrograde energy may feel like all forward movement stops and your determination fluctuates. This is a good time for solitude and self care.

Mars in Gemini

When Mars retrogrades in Gemini, it can feel like our ability to to communicate or multitask is knocked off kilter. This may feel like you can’t think clearly or your thoughts may feel chaotic or unclear while your mental processing slows. This may even cause disagreements as we lack clear communication/thoughts.

Mars in Cancer

Mars in Cancer during a retrograde may actually feel good. Mars is in its fall position in Cancer. Mars energy in Cancer can feel like emotions get in the way from getting things done so in retrograde it may feel good. Retrograde energy may provide an ability to move forward or take action without emotions standing in the way without having to make sure it feels good before taking action.

Mars in Leo

Leo in Mars in retrograde may cause insecurities to be heightened or a need to be defensive. Mars Retrograde in Leo may feel like initiative is gone and confidence may be challenged; there may even struggle to find any motivation.

Mars in Virgo

If you have Mars in Virgo, a retrograde may cause disorganization if you are fairly tidy in your daily life. If perfectionism is a natural thing, there’s potential to find relief from the need to be perfect and allow for freedom of expression esp in organizing.

Mars in Libra

With Mars in Libra, a retrograde may lift the natural tendency to be indecisive but it may also bring with it imbalance and disharmony. It is a good time to reflect on our choices and options.

Mars in Scorpio

Scoprio’s natural intensity, natural courage and determination may feel like it is held back and unable to move forward. This intensity will be internalized and can cause frustration or aggression. This may also feel like a break from the intensity and provide the clarity needed to make change happen.

Mars in Sagittarius

Retrograding Mars in Sagittarius may turn expansion energy inward toward an inner journey and there may even be a reality check. An optimistic nature may feel like it’s being curbed but this can give an opportunity to check in with desired experiences.

Mars in Capricorn

With Mars in Capricorn, during a retrograde ambition may dwindle or be nonexistent. This may also bring a need to evaluate career and life paths as well as reflecting on how one wants to show up in the world. Capricorn will feel more like an observer during Mars retrograde versus its natural ability to take action.

Mars in Aquarius

Aquarius may feel like they no longer possess an ability to do things themselves or like their lacking in their originality. It can feel like moving backwards or a complete loss of momentum. This can also bring disagreements with friends or challenges in being able to network. On the other hand there may be a sense of relief from always taking action and provide a time to contemplate and rest.

Mars in Pisces

Durings a Mars retrograde, Pisces may actually feel more patient and observant. On the other hand, since Pisces is the energy of the unknown and our connection to the divine this may be a time we are asked to have faith as our connection to the divine may feel like it’s blocked.