The Mars Retrograde
The next Mars Retrograde happens in Gemini from October 30, 2022, to January 1, 2023. Here is what we can expect:
The ruling sign for Mars is Aries.
When planets are in retrograde, meaning that the change of movement in the sky is “backwards”, it is not actually retrograding, it is just APPEARING as so. So it’s not a ‘real’ movement, but we see it as a backwards movement because of the positions of the planets as we orbit the sun
The key word during this time is INTROSPECTION, “the examination or observation of one's own mental and emotional processes”. Some things from the past that you thought you were over might come up again and no this doesn’t mean you should go back to your ex! Take a second to reassess the situation, why it ended the way it did, and the reason it is in your past and not in the present.
Mars in astrology is the planet of energy, fire, and desire. Other terms are passion, war, and agression as well as sex (you might have a lower sex drive). Mars represents all your energy you put into things. What drives you, what motivates you, what pisses you off.
What to expect in Mars Retrograde in Gemini?
As retrogrades always do, they interfere with any ‘progress’ you may have made within yourself. Mars Retrograde may be a time of crisis and many challenges. It also may seem hard to be motivated and to complete certain tasks and goals. So this is the time to plan! Plan out all the things you want to do and all the ideas you are thinking about so when the time comes you are ready to innovate.
In terms of political environments, Mars Retrograde can bring up problems with new legislature.
The question remains, “what is worth fighting for?”.
This can affect people in many ways. If you are an Aries or Scorpio sun AND/OR have Aries and Scorpio in your Mars placement, you may be feeling the effects of this retrograde a lot more.
Check out this site that may provide you with more information on how Mars Retrograde affects YOU based on your sign.
https://www.bustle.com/life/mars-retrograde-2020-affects-zodiac-signs
