Astrology Forecast 🌟 Dec 22 - 29
Mars retrograde check-in
Are you feeling a little more exhausted than usual? Maybe you’re feeling like both ends of the candle are burning out. It’s expected for this time of year, especially during this transit. Like I said when this transit just began, Mars retrograde will bring many things to light that you didn’t even know needed to be illuminated.
Mars began its retrograde movement in our sky on December 6th, and it’ll continue to do so until February 23rd. Remember, you want to move through this transit with emotional protection. Be cautious of overreacting or assuming. If you push through this transit and ignore the red flags of burnout, overstimulation, and stress — you’re setting yourself up for a meltdown. Plus, not slowing down enough to read the message the universe is trying to give you only harms you in the long run.
If you’re noticing patterns that are triggering you either emotionally or physically, get curious about the why. You’re not feeling this way from mere coincidence. A big indication of where you might feel these stressors lies in your birth chart. By doing so, you’ll be able to see exactly where this transit is hitting. Depending on where you have the house of Leo and Cancer, you’ll find the most setbacks and challenges. Plus, pay attention to the house of Aquarius since it’s in opposition with Mars. This indicates some areas of struggle or setbacks. If this all seems a bit overwhelming, I’d be happy to help with a natal birth chart reading if you’re feeling curious.
Through most of the transit, you’ll notice certain delays, conflicts, and misunderstandings that feel out of left field. Try to move around these hiccups with as much grace as you can. Make sure you’re checking in on your boundaries, and make sure you’re finding a happy medium. There’s a balance that’s looking to be found, and it takes time to do so. Don’t be too hard on yourself if it feels like “nothing is going right” in a particular area of life. This feeling will pass, and hopefully, toward the end of this transit, you’ll have a new perspective.
Don’t forget to dig into the shadow side of things. Patterns of generational trauma have a way of popping up around the holiday season, and during this transit especially. It’ll be no surprise if this week is a little tougher than you anticipated. If you notice outdated expectations popping up, look into it. Like I said, things aren’t coming up for no reason, they’re being illuminated because they’re requiring attention. Especially if you don’t resonate with the pressure you’re putting on yourself, take it as a sign to examine where it even comes from in the first place.
Now that Mars has been retrograde for a few weeks, you’ll be able to have a baseline to compare from now (while it’s in Leo) to January 6th (when it enters Cancer). To read more about the transit and how to work with its energetic frequency, click here to read the publication from the first week of December.