Today, the moon moves into Libra, and conjuncts Mercury, activating Mars’ retrograde initiating the inward search for the spiritual warrior within, initiating new relationships in commerce and communication in general. The Sun will be joining Mercury in Libra on September 22nd one day after the Autumnal Equinox as partnerships and conversations shift and deepen. Some of us may have awakened this morning with low physical energy, diminished drive or with little focus. These themes will be lively until its forward movement on Nov 14th.
Mars color is red, rules the blood, courage, its metal is iron. It is an energy planet which heightens the activity of the house it transits. Mars also rules the energy an individual uses to maintain himself in times of pressure. Be aware, Mars is ego driven, and argumentative when it cannot assert itself, and wants to establish your individuality. Although, in this instance, due to its retrograde motion, Mars is highlighting an area of our life which requires more inner awareness to enable us to employ Mars’ directive. if you have placements on the Libra/ Aries axis this retrograde will be felt more deeply in your personal life. However, we are all being called to exercise greater awareness during this time due to Mars’ challenging aspects to Pluto, Saturn and Jupiter in Capricorn between now and the end of the year. In just a couple of days Mars will form a square with Pluto which portends an explosive situation brewing in our midst. If you are finding yourself with low energy drive, argumentative, threatened, fearful, or impulsive there could be an imbalance of the Martian forces at play.
A good thing to do to satisfy excess inner fire is to have a strategy to express Mars in constructive ways. In the past few days I have packed my bags twice as I integrate the retroactivity of Mars, often expressing itself when out of balance as fear or flight!!! I got this…Not enough fire in your belly, wear red as the moon grows in light and engage activities where self love is a ritual practice. New Moon directive, engage physical activity that allows you to communicate your vision to the aether.
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Next Phase: First Square on 9/23
