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Astro Journal December 2024

We’re almost at the end of 2024 and things will continue to feel intense as the Mars retrograde cycle unfolds into next year while opposite Pluto. There may be many surprises to come as Mars goes retrograde and throws unexpected spanners into the works. But there are also plenty of opportunities for positive transformations and… Continue reading Astro Journal December 2024

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Astro Journal November 2024

As we approach the end of the year intensity levels are rising, alongside extreme and disruptive events, with potential sudden reversals and surprises. The feeling of dragging yourself forward through sludge may start to lift when Saturn goes direct mid-month but Neptune remains retrograde until December so a sense of bewildered confusion may continue. The… Continue reading Astro Journal November 2024

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Mars Retrograde in Cancer and Leo 2024 to 2025

Mars is getting ready for his biennial retrograde dance with the Sun and entered his shadow on 5th October in Cancer. He goes retrograde on 6th December in Leo while opposite Pluto – an aspect that hangs around for months like a bad smell and will give us all a good (or bad) workout in… Continue reading Mars Retrograde in Cancer and Leo 2024 to 2025

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Mars Retrograde Workbook – An Essential Guide!

Get ready for the next Mars retrograde cycle with this essential workbook! In this guide you will find everything you need to know about Mars retrograde and how to make the most of these important times. The 46-page PDF is only available from my store – here’s the blurb: In this guide you will find… Continue reading Mars Retrograde Workbook – An Essential Guide!

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Mars retrograde in Gemini – some historical context

Last week we explored the Mars in Gemini transit. Here are a few more rambling thoughts that didn’t quite fit in that post… To get a feel for what to expect with the coming Mars retrograde in Gemini, you can start by looking back at what happened last time. The last time Mars was retrograde… Continue reading Mars retrograde in Gemini – some historical context

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Mars in Gemini: August 2022 to March 2023

We’ve got a long period of Mars in Gemini coming up. Normally, Mars spends about 6 weeks in each sign but this year he’s going retrograde and stretching his stay in Gemini to 7 months. Mars enters Gemini on 20 August and doesn’t leave until 25 March 2023, so you’ll need to get used to… Continue reading Mars in Gemini: August 2022 to March 2023

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How to Handle Mars Retrograde Transits

Mars represents initiative, assertion, ambition and goals, how you go after what you want and use your energy. When the planet goes retrograde all these areas come under scrutiny so this period can be quite disruptive. (More on Mars here.) No matter how well organised you are, Mars retrograde can put an unexpected spanner in… Continue reading How to Handle Mars Retrograde Transits