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Introspection of Inner Desires, Ambitions & Passions

As Mars represents our Passions, when in Rx Mars often allows us to take a deeper look into “What we are pursuing” and “Why”.

x Avoid (DON’T) : Since Mars also represents our Primal Needs & Desires, introspection into such deep & intimate aspects of ourselves can also bring up negative manifestations of Desires & Passions such as Obsessions, Controlling & Oppressive tendencies. Adding to or indulging in these Negative Tendencies (rather Overpowering Aspects) of Mars can be a bit dangerous during Rxs. Since, this can increase your impulsivity, aggression and unwillingness to be stopped or delayed, which of course can lead to unnecessary troubles, destructive tendencies or even self-sabotage. 

+ DO Instead : Take a deeper & honest look into your Core Principles and everything that defines your Ambitions & Character. Utilize this Rx to gain a Clearer Perspective into what ignites your Passions. Handle any Obsessive or (Self/) Destructive Tendencies with maturity & honesty, find the source to such negative manifestations of Mars. When you realize & internalize your Inner Desires & Passions, you will find it enlightening to pursue your goals & ambitions without letting any impulsivity or self-sabotage to override your drive & intentions.

Feeling Unmotivated, Inadequate & Lacking

When Mars Rx slows everything down, it can naturally trigger our insecurities of not being able to accomplish what we set out to do. Constant barrage of obstacles, challenges & even conflicts during this time can further add to the Inner Frustration. 

x Avoid (DON’T) : While the Retrograde can leave us feeling frustrated, it is imperative not to give into it. Avoid allowing challenging circumstances to Demotivate and Discourage you. Make sure to not let your insecurities & inadequacies to overwhelm you, as this brief period doesn’t have to define all of your Life’s Accomplishments and/or Failures. 

+ DO Instead : Feeling beaten down by life & circumstances during this transit can be seen akin to the journey a Sacred Hero/Warrior takes. Remind yourself that being pushed against the wall is only part of the process that builds your Character & Inner Strength. When feeling discouraged, look back at how far you have come, reminisce on your past successes and remember what kind of future you are building. In many ways, this Retrograde can present itself as a ‘Character-Refining Process’, even as a time period that humbles you just a little. Allow yourself the grace to let this Transit work its Transformational Magic with Faith.

Lack of Vitality

Mars in Rx generally induces an unusual feeling of lethargy and even fatigue that are not just physical but also psychological. You might feel a general lack of energy, tiredness, muscle ache, or even mental fatigue. This can also affect your appetite, libido and sleep. 

x Avoid (DON’T) : It’s best not to push yourself physically or mentally during this Rx especially when feeling physically unsupported health-wise or mentally by lack of motivation. If anything, you will need to be extra cautious of not falling ill due to chronic & stress induced health conditions. Pushing yourself to the limit despite health barriers will only lead to much bigger troubles. The same can be true about neglecting health issues. 

+ DO Instead : Although this might not seem like a comfortable time to Rest & Relax, you may find it beneficial to rethink certain important areas of your life and how the lack of care/focus in those areas may be hindering you in other areas. This could be about your Daily Routines/Habits, Diet & Health Choices, Personal & Mental Hygiene, etc. 

(Thankfully) Even when you don’t have any Major Health risk, it can still be a good time for a General Check-up to get an Over-all Health Report, and so on, just to be on the safer side. Take occasional breaks, slow down stressful parts of your life and prioritize on efficiency & productivity rather than speed, this way you can stay focused on your endeavors and not let all the stress affect your health adversely. Cultivate a Patient attitude towards Life & Circumstances, as Haste & Impulsivity will only overwhelm you, leaving you with not much energy or motivation. 

Test of your Determination

Along with disappointing experiences come the obvious Test of your Determination. “Will you let unavoidable circumstances deter you from pursuing your goals?” or “Will you stay motivated no matter what?”.

x Avoid (DON’T) : This certainly adds to the “Sacred Hero’s Journey” Theme of Mars Rx, where we are left with choices that will test our courage to keep moving forward. In many ways this will be about how you deal with lack, conflict, uncertainty & such extremes effectively and transform yourself into a newer version for the next chapter of your Life. Hence, avoid giving into pressures, disappointments & the fears that come with them, as they will seem like an easy way out in the moment, but can perpetuate the Cycle of Self-Defeat if not careful. Knowing when to quit and when to push forward will be vital to your self-esteem. Avoid falling into the trap of hopelessness or giving up on things that you truly wish to achieve, especially when you can recognize that this may just be ‘a brief period of struggle’, which is precisely when you will need to stay strong & steadfast.

+ DO Instead : Stay committed to your goals and responsibilities. This is likely when you will need to dig up all the Inner Resolve that you can. Stay unyielding to external pressures, fears, challenges and uncertainty. Make sure to see things to their completion. As Retrogrades offer us the opportunities to re-evaluate our goals and to analyze if those goals are well-planned or worth all the effort. Rxs also help us weed out goals/plans that may not be in our Highest Good after all, while also granting us the extra determination to double-down on the ones that are truly well-worth our efforts.

Conflicts (both Internal & External)

One of the direct effects of Mars in Rx is the chaos & conflicts it brings into our lives, uninvited & unintended. Allow me to elaborate, Mars Rx puts us all on edge in one way or another, which naturally makes us prone to emotional outbursts, breakdowns, projections of anger & frustration, etc. Not to mention others’ behaviors can massively affect our mood & intentions during this time.

x Avoid (DON’T) : Stay out of conflicts as much as you possibly can, try your hardest not to initiate arguments and even harder not to indulge in someone else’s. Since, no one can predict where things can go in the heat of the moment, a small tif can end disastrously. This is especially true when Mars in Rx is also making Harsh Aspects to other placements in the Transit Skies (especially with Pluto, Saturn, Chiron, Moon, Uranus, Mercury &/or Lilith. That makes almost every Astrological Placement, but I hope this emphasizes on how things can go array with such difficult aspects). On an even more serious note, catch yourself ‘when perceiving enemies where there are none’. 

+ DO Instead : Try to adapt a more Venusian approach to conflicts, that way you can win without giving up on your principles and simultaneously stand your ground (at least Lawfully & Righteously). Negotiations & Compromise may not always be effective, since during the extreme negative effects of this Rx, most people may temporarily lose the Ability to Compromise due to Lack of Reasoning & Rational Evaluation of the issue/conflict at hand. Yet, it is wise not to allow others’ poor conduct to affect you adversely (which can be a challenge in & of itself), to maintain your Character & Composure during such trying times. ‘Damned if you do, Damned if you don’t’ situations will need more than tack & patience indeed.  

Serious x Special Case: Test of Courage

This might seem like an extreme scenario but, these things do often happen during particularly difficult Mars Rx’s, where you might encounter opponents/enemies who would resort to fear mongering, violent threats or even violent actions to get what they want, either for you to back out of (or) give up on something, etc. This is especially true if Mars is Rx in your 1H, 3H, 4H, 6H, 7H, 8H & 12H. The goal may be to silence, intimidate or force you to overlook (not expose) what they are doing as well. This is precisely when one’s True Character & Grit will come to question. Since, if you choose to back out, you might actually be giving into unreasonable demands and totally compromising your principles & values just to appease those that have none of their own. While if you choose to Stand Strong, evaluate your safety & protection of others involved, you might be taking a risk but you’ll be doing exactly what your Principles & Values truly stand for. 

This can present itself as the “Perfect Test of Courage” for someone on “a Journey to becoming a Sacred Hero”. Fighting against malice & evil, pushing through adversity & obstacles to become the True version of Yourself, setting an Inspiring Example. Or giving up & giving in to be deemed weak & cowardly. 

Healing your Inner Divine Masculine

Mars primarily represents Divine Masculine Principles in Spirituality & Astrology. Hence, during Mars Rxs, wounds w.r.t. our Inner Divine Masculine (and by at large the collective-awareness of Divine Masculine) comes to the forefront. Wounds and Blockages in harnessing & harmonizing Inner Masculine Energy can become very apparent. These can primarily show up as severe emotional dis-regulation, outbursts, inner conflicts, outer hostilities, fears, feelings of inadequacy, etc. 

x Avoid (DON’T) : When experiencing any emotional ups & downs (which are likely in extremes), develop healthy coping mechanisms instead of seeking an outlet in conflicts or self-destruction. Facing extreme situations can tempt you to give into your Instinctual Reflexes where anger, rage & erratic behavior can lead to (often) irreversible outcomes. An intense feeling of losing ground & control can further make you blind to your own actions. Of course, this can be vise-versa where you might have to deal with someone much like described above. Regardless, there may be a Sense of Danger & Chaos looming over your life & others’ during the extreme effects of this Rx. Avoid fueling addictions that either give you a False Sense of Control or seemingly calm your frustrations, as this can go out of hand very easily. 

+ DO Instead : Even if you are not prone to outbursts, a bit of Conscious Anger Management can do you wonders now. Understand & Integrate your Inner Masculine by digging deeper into questions that may very well be existential such as : “Where does my anger & frustration come from?”, “What are my deepest desires, How is my passion serving me to attain them?”, “How do my fears govern me?”, “How am I expressing my dissatisfactions about myself, my relationships, loses or just my Life in general?”, “What do I seek to protect?”, “How do I defend Myself.”, “How do I react to Competition & Conflict?”, etc.

Delve into things you would wish to improve about Yourself; your Approach, your Drives & your Intentions. Analyze what triggers come up to the surface & how they affect you. Understand your Purpose and give direction to your Desires. Transcending Primal Fears, Instincts, Animalistic Nature, Anger & Rage, Lust & Conquest, Power & Control, etc. will become a Conscious part of your Healing Journey. Therapy to resolve certain Painful Experiences or even Mindsets can be extremely Rewarding during this Transit.

Bravely embark on “a Journey of Re-Self-Discovery”, where you get to Heal aspects of yourself that may be hindering you, where you can face the oppositions & challenges by utilizing your Inner Strength, breaking Unhealthy Patterns of behaviors, reactions & cycles. Find your Inner Potential, Integrate into Yourself and become “a Sacred Warrior” of your Life and Destiny.