WE ARE AWAITING THE MARTIAN SPRING! Especially Sagittarians, Scorpios, Gemini, Taurus, Pisces, Cancer, Aries and Leo. Now let’s examine this period in more detail. Greetings to everyone reading these lines! My name is Anzhelika Zhuravska, and I am an astrologer who sometimes writes about astrology here. I recently wrote about the influence of Venus on our lives in April. Today, I want to tell you about Mars.
Do you want to know when there will be many injuries, accidents, problems at work, escalation of old conflicts, and surgeries?
Astrologers respond: when Mars changes its phase of motion and begins moving in retrograde motion around the Sun—i.e., appears to move backward. I must clarify that the term “moving in the opposite direction” applies to planetary motion only from the perspective of an Earth-based observer. Astrologers refer to this phase by the term retrograde, and it symbolizes a return to old, unresolved issues, the intensification of everything that has been accumulating, irritating, and causing nervous tension. During this time, physical health issues flare up, conflicts and accidents become more frequent, and the risk of injury increases.
This retrograde motion awaits us from April 16 to June 29.
Which zodiac signs will be most affected?
The period of retrograde (backward) motion of Mars in 2016, from April 16 to June 29, will occur in the signs of Sagittarius and Scorpio. These signs, along with Taurus and Gemini, will feel its influence most strongly. More precisely, all people whose natal charts have planets in these signs will experience the tense influence of Mars to varying degrees. Meanwhile, Leo and Aries, as well as Pisces and Cancer, will receive more energy, luck, and be able to achieve significant success in sports and resolving conflict situations. It is believed that the year in which Mars turns retrograde will be particularly tense, as this period sees an increase in global catastrophes and military conflicts.
Be careful! Drivers should prepare for frequent car breakdowns. If you plan to travel by car, it’s best to check it thoroughly 100 times over. I must note that the remainder of spring and almost the entire month of June are not suitable for any activities requiring normal physical energy. Astrologers also advise against starting anything new: business projects, romantic relationships, legal proceedings, conflict resolution, etc.
- A new project will not truly succeed; it will fizzle out and gradually fade away;
- A passionate romance that begins during retrograde Mars rarely ends in marriage, even if it initially seems promising;
- Conflicts that arise during this period tend to drag on and are difficult to resolve, as hostility between parties will resurface repeatedly in the future;
- Legal matters become entangled in complexities, and opponents may prove unexpectedly strong;
- Surgeries, painful medical procedures, and cosmetic interventions may involve increased bleeding, heightened pain, and reduced effectiveness.
What can and should be done during this time?
How can we use the retrograde Mars period? First and foremost, conserve your strength and energy; avoid scattering your efforts. The retrograde phase of Mars is an excellent time for yoga, breathing exercises, and meditation. Work on your inner world, get to know yourself, and strive for self-improvement. Engage in spiritual practices aimed at self-purification, attend personal growth training sessions—and then this astronomical “minor misfortune” won’t ruin your plans or your spring mood!
(Based on materials by O. Zhuravska)
Source ASTRODATA
