mars turns retrograde in aries //
- september 9th - november 13th -
what does this mean?
the planet mars ruler of sex / passion / war / anger / self worth (goals, aspirations and assests, ambition) mars also rules aries which will be the sign that will be retrograde

what is retrograde?
retrograde is when a planet goes backwarda (not really but it looks like it when you view it from the sky view) and whatever that planet and sign rule it messes things up. it can bring miscommunications, mishaps, problems can arise.

how is this retrograde going to affect you?
- try to hold onto any important decisions you have to do! this can bring miscommunications and can blow right back at you
- your sex drive can be affected. you might want too much sex or no sex at all

how is this retrograde going to affect you?
- if in a relationship paranoias around trust can arise, be careful to not over indulge in small arguments.
- review, revise and reread everything that is business related or any contract!

how is this retrograde going to affect you?
- you may feel like your personal job or whatever you are pursuing (school) is not right for you. you may lose intrest in it just remember its just stagnant energy
- any arguments you may have will not go anywhere /wont be resolved

how is this retrograde going to affect you?
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- sexual abuse / trauma / things that have hurt us can also come into light.
- envy and jealousy can be nasty during this time
- impulsive decisions and actions will be high

how can you navigate through this retrograde?
- use the energy to get things done. use that ball of harsh energy and take it out on your work.
- practice self care
- good time to learn when to walk away from situations that no longer serve you

how can you navigate through this retrograde?
- have those hard conversations with yourself. view your friends and loved ones with a new fresh pair of lenses. let go of who no longer help you grow.
- meditate / have soft play time with your love ones.
- try to not explode

how can you navigate through this retrograde?
- communicate throughly with your loved ones, make sure that there is no form of miscommunications
- use your knowledge of situations / scenerios in order to move forward
- pay attention to what triggers you

how can karma affect you during this retrograde?
- just know that whatever has been done in the dark has a higher possibility of coming into the light. be ready to take accountability to your past actions

over all retrogrades can be scary but not if you are prepared for them! you dont know whats heading for you in the future but you can learn to deal with hardships.
best of luck because the transits that will happen during that time period will also be harsh!
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