Stellar Insights: September 7 - 13, 2020

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I know I’ve shared this before. Yet, as you know, there are some things that bear repeating: On Wednesday, warrior Mars will begin its retrograde cycle, charging backwards in Aries, the sign which it governs. 

When any planet shifts directions, what it embodies is thought to be quite palpable in the collective for days before and after it does so. So this week expect the themes of desire, movement, heat, anger, being a warrior, the military, and fire to capture your attention. Be really mindful of speed; don’t go too fast when it’s really not necessary and watch for outbursts of impatience—both can be quite rattling and lead to upset, or mishaps.

Given that Jupiter also shifts directions this week (moving direct), it too is strong. And with that, the scope and size of things may seem larger, or want to be expanded. Given this happening in two step with Mars Retrograde beginning, it feels like it could be a very explosive week. So watch the potential for outbursts you might later regret and be aware of situations around you that you’d rather avoid.

It’s really important to pay attention to your surroundings this week; if not, that may be what can lead to a sense of weakness and/or insecurity that then catalyzes excess anger or frustration. I say that owning to the Sun/Neptune Opposition that occurs, which may infuse us with an extra dose of head-in-the-clouds spaceiness. Let your imagination soar, turn to the numinous, tap into your dreams, and trust your intuition…all the while making sure to stay grounded in your body, and not inject reality with illusion so that you can ensure you’re seeing things as clearly as possible.

For more on Mars Retrograde, including some maxims that may be beneficial, see here.