Mars Station Direct

Mars Stations Direct!

Since December 6th, Mars has been traveling backward on its retrograde journey through Leo and Cancer, and on Sunday, February 23rd, it will station direct and resume its forward motion. LET'S RECAP THE THEMES, ISSUES, AND INNER REFLECTIONS OF THIS RETROGRADE:

• Agency, assertiveness, and taking action

• Confrontation and addressing conflict

• Navigating anger and frustration

• Re-orienting to willpower and motivation

• Protection and vulnerability

• Cutting through the fluff

  
  

Moving Foward: Harnessing Focus

Because Mars is slowing to station, it’s forming a VERY long trine to Saturn – lasting from early February to late April! (For comparison, this aspect usually lasts only a few days, so spanning multiple weeks is both unusual and significant.)

This energy with Saturn brings a mix of sober purposefulness and frustration, with a “stop-and-go” feel – like having one foot on the brake and the other on the gas. This can also feel a bit like a Mercury retrograde with repeat effort necessary to finally complete and with lessons to be absorbed in the process.

With both planets in water signs, it’s crucial to be clear and intentional about what’s taking root, especially in our emotional landscapes. A good use of this energy is to work through and release the weight of old grudges, resentments, and where we get stuck in victim mentality. Shifting focus toward what we truly want to cultivate and align with is especially important now.

“Where your attention goes, energy flows.” Your awareness and intentions are powerful and precious. You benefit when you can direct them wisely