| Your astrological year, birthday to birthday from 2011 until the same point in 2012, is a significant one. You are singled out for cosmic attention in several ways, not least the visit of Mars to your constellation between November 11, 2011 and July 3, 2012. This is a stay of nearly eight months when, to put matters in perspective, two months proves more typical. The reason for this lengthy sojourn is the retrograde cycle of Mars. Due to the celestial dynamics inherent in our geocentric view of the universe each planet has a phase when for a while, it appears to move backwards through the zodiac as the Earth either passes or is overtaken by it, since both in reality orbit the Sun. Mars is less often retrograde than any planet except Venus, at only 10% of the time and for between 57-81 days on each occasion. The 81 days between January 24 and April 14, 2012 that Mars is retrograde in your sign is no minor event and helps set the context for those remaining four months this year when Mars assumes a different sign position. Nothing comparable has happened since 1965 and won’t be seen again for eighty years, meaning this is a once in a lifetime experience for many younger than their middle forties. But what is the relevance in terms of where you’re heading now? Mars is named after the Roman god of war, known to the Greeks as Ares. These days, this warlike association is considered a less favourable manifestation, but it is a real possibility if other links suggest something similar… |
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| Mars means energy, especially physical energy that can be harnessed during vigorous activity for instance, or applied to your work. It doesn’t suit intellectual pursuits so well, but the courage and assertiveness you’ll need in business for example, are bolstered and can be used to your advantage, if you’re unable to indulge your sporting preference or otherwise escape to the gym. Since your finances have been a source of concern for ages, Mars helps enormously with your efforts to put these on a more solid footing. Perhaps you need to attract a better flow, so you’ll enjoy bringing your drive and initiative to bear, seeking new sources of income and then following on from these, towards a revised foundation. You’d be unwise depending on another’s input and collateral any more than is strictly necessary, since as you’ve already found to your disadvantage they are apt to prove erratic and unreliable, unless you can allow them the freedom that probably won’t ever suit any arrangement you’d have in mind. It is likely your resources are short and so you’ll need to build on these, but for some it’s a case of better organisation with what you have already, getting matters sorted out before you take on new projects. Mars confers the confidence and enthusiasm, with enough drive and momentum to tackle even the most demanding tasks. This planet also bolsters your self-worth and helps indirectly with your relationships, where one or two upsets could have left you feeling rather maligned and hurt. Being more certain of yourself enables you to distinguish exactly where you should be learning lessons from the past, versus other occasions when you have no justification for judging your role too harshly. At the same time, Jupiter moves around the apex of your horoscope and the final months of your year prove perfect for advancing your career intentions, especially from June 2012 and then onwards… |
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| Until this point you’d be smart learning all the necessary skills you’ll be called on to use in future, by going back to college and retraining maybe, or by brushing up on the latest trends and schools of thought. If career options don’t appeal, consider the ways you can advance your personal position and standing within the community in other ways instead. Don’t hesitate to reach out and to make new contacts, including those from different backgrounds, regions of the world and walks of life. Broaden your scope internationally if this seems appropriate, either by visiting distant locations that always interested you, or by dealing with people from overseas on the Internet perhaps. The downside of Mars in your sign for so long, that you will minimise and can even negate by keeping yourself busy and focussed on constructive achievement includes irritability, anger, aggressiveness and hostility whenever your energies are not being effectively channelled. Remember your rights and stand up for these if the need arises, but be sure never to exceed those guidelines. Picking fights with people who can cause more trouble than you can handle is unwise with such potent influences around, leading to more detrimental consequences than you’d ever have imagined. Similarly, although the robust nature of this fiery planet is generally good for your vitality, you should beware cuts, burns, bruises and minor accidents when you’re in too much of a rush, or tiring yourself out simply working too hard. |
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