Mars retrograde in Cancer comes with a paradoxical energy. Cancer is a sign associated with protection, empathy and the need for stability. On the other hand, Mars symbolizes courage, determination and struggle. These two forces can bring inner tension and conflict.
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Mars retrograde in Cancer until February 24, 2025
On January 6, Mars, the planet of action, went retrograde in the sensitive and emotional sign of Cancer. This period lasts until February 24 and invites us to reconsider the way we approach conflicts, emotional security, but also family relationships.
This transit also brings challenges related to the management of anger and frustrations, but also unexpected moments on the familiar or real estate level. Retrograde emphasizes the need for introspection, safety and connection to our roots.
“Mars will retrograde into Cancer starting January 6, 2025 and will remain so until February 24. Its effects will extend until April 18 when Mars leaves the sign of Cancer and enters Leo.
In mythology, Mars was the god of courage and initiative, strength and passion. At the same time he was also the god of anger and aggression. The Cancer archetype is that of emotions, attachment, roots and family.
The moment Mars enters Cancer, our emotions become weapons. And since emotions don’t like to surface right away, we sit and lie down. With Mars in Cancer, the first tendency is to ensure the peace of the family, to fight for the loved ones, but because we do not have this obvious weapon to manifest ourselves, we boil in our own juice, and when the world is dearer to us – we burst out and become much more aggressive.
When Mars is retrograde in this sign, well, our emotions boil even more, but not for nothing, because we need to get back to who we really are. To the family we were born into, to our childhood, to our comfort. The Cancer archetype speaks of safety, tranquility and comfort.
Mars in Cancer, whether direct or retrograde, when frustrated becomes very aggressive. The best man you thought you could be can turn into a person you don’t recognize.
Fortunately, Mars retrograde in Cancer has some good aspects. Some planets will still weigh him down, but that doesn’t mean we won’t face moments where we will break out. It’s good to know when to use our emotions as weapons, but also when not to, because they can turn against us. Your own emotions can become a boomerang.
This downgrade can come with unexpected moments in the bosom of the family, on all that means real estate. Also with Mars retrograde in this sign we will have the impression that we are not loved, that we are not appreciated, but it is only an impression”, said Daniela Simulescu, astrologer, notes DC News.
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