Mars only goes retrograde once every two years, so when it does, it’s a significant astrological event. Mercury goes retrograde three times a year, and the outer planets once a year, but Mars retrograde only happens once every 26 months. Mars retrograde is a rare phenomenon, but when it occurs, it always brings important changes and developments. What awaits the zodiac signs in 2025?
Mars retrograde – What does it mean?
When Mars goes retrograde, what seemed like an ordinary way of acting or being begins to change. Mars retrograde brings an awakening or a strong need to reexamine your goals and motivations.
These periods are often very intense and eventful. While some astrologers recommend avoiding big decisions or bold actions during this time—on the premise that “retrograde” equals “bad timing”—the transit often creates a sense of urgency that prompts people to act anyway.
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Why?
Unlike Mercury and Venus retrograde, which disappear in the glare of the Sun, Mars remains visible in the night sky, shining at its maximum intensity. Instead of retreating, Mars is intensifying its presence.
The energy of Mars retrograde works differently – it’s not about “DO NOT,” as is often the case with Mercury retrograde, but rather about “ACT – with intention.”
Mars retrograde in Leo-Cancer (2024-2025): Important dates
Before we get into the details, let’s look at the chronology of this transit – when Mars goes retrograde, when it resumes direct motion, when it comes out of the retrograde ‘shadow’, and what key aspects it forms with other planets.
This retrograde of Mars is marked by an intense opposition with Pluto, which begins on November 3, 2024 and ends only towards the end of April 2025.
Important dates:
October 5, 2024: Mars enters the “shadow” of retrograde at 17° Cancer.
November 3, 2024: Mars opposes Pluto at 29° Cancer/Capricorn.
December 7, 2024: Mars turns retrograde at 6° Leo.
January 3, 2025: Mars opposes Pluto at 1° Leo/Aquarius.
January 6, 2025: Mars re-enters Cancer.
January 15, 2025: Mars in opposition to the Sun.
February 24, 2025: Mars returns to direct motion at 17° Cancer.
April 27, 2025: Mars opposes Pluto at 3° Leo/Aquarius.
May 2, 2025: Mars comes out of the “shadow” of retrograde at 6° Leo.
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Pay attention to this data and note any changes, impulses, breakthroughs or events that occur. Usually these phases are interconnected, and the overall story begins to unfold as Mars enters the retrograde ‘shadow’, becomes clearer as retrograde begins, intensifies during key aspects, begins to resolve as Mars returns to direct motion and ends once Mars leaves the “shadow.”
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