![]() ![]() ![]() Mars retrograde is a wonderful opportunity to explore the deeper dynamics and issues that trigger intense reactions in us. If we tend to launch an attack at the first sign of danger or competition, we might need to learn a more restrained or balanced way of protecting ourselves and defending our priorities. If we tend to freeze or take flight, for example, we may find the opportunity (and the courage) to mobilise our assertive and proactive nature. Mars retrograde may challenge us to explore our less-used ways of dealing with anger and conflict. We all have our preferred or automatic ways of responding to fear. To Freeze is to be the proverbial "deer in the headlights" that is paralyzed and overwhelmed by danger, although this response can also buy time to gather information, courage and adrenaline before instinct chooses a more proactive response. The Flight response is to turn around and remove oneself from danger, either backing away carefully or running at a gallop. To Fight is to meet the challenge and move forward to defeat the threat or alternatively, to impulsively lash out in rage or self-defence. (My thanks to a non-astrological friend for identifying and explaining this third fear reaction dynamic. The primary instinctive responses to fear are: Fight, Flight or Freeze. We might encounter a need to examine how we deal with aggression, and then integrate the powerful forces of human nature into our lives in some new way.Īnger, hostility, force, threat, displays of power, and other forms of aggression, naturally invoke a certain degree of fear, both in the person on the receiving end and possibly in the person expressing it. ![]() During the retrograde phase, we may be unusually sensitive to disagreement, conflict and power dynamics in the world around us. Under Mars retrograde, we may be confronted by issues involving these emotions, either within ourselves or through others. So, what is Mars energy? A big part of Mars' territory is populated by anger and aggression. (Find out more about stations in my article: Retrograde Shadow and Station.) Mars and Aggression It's a time to examine and rework the way you express, experience and integrate Mars energy in your life.Īs a rule, the most intense times during the Mars retrograde cycle are when Mars makes the retrograde station and the direct station, since any stationary planet becomes extra powerful and potent. Whatever your current situation, Mars retrograde offers a chance to withdraw, regroup and try a new "attack" on the challenges in your life. You might need to find new ways to become empowered. The weakest links in your life may break apart or need to be repaired. While Mars is retrograde, you may be required to draw on your strengths to assert yourself in some area where you've been reserved, cautious or inexperienced. During this time, our approach to conflict, hostility, anger, assertiveness and taking action often requires rethinking, regrouping and reintegrating. Mars goes retrograde about every two years, making it a fairly rare event. ![]()
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