Mars enters Aquarius on December 4, 2014 and will transit here until January 12, 2015
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For more than a month, Mars has been spinning through cardinal earth sign Capricorn. I observed in myself a strong compulsion to feel productive at all times and to regard my actions very seriously. At other times I felt stuck, lethargic. What can we expect with Mars moving into fixed air sign Aquarius?
The inner rebel steps up
As each planet gravitates from sign to sign, subtle aspects of life on Earth shift accordingly. Martian transits shape the nature of our drive, ambition and sexual urges. Mars’ power is sourced now from the collective. I visualize Aquarius energy as a bolt of lightning; a genius scientist; humankind’s infatuation with outer space; all things eclectic, eccentric and offbeat; a community working together innovatively and peacefully. Mars is the physical path, the plan on paper, the bullseye; we move quickly now on our chosen path so long as it allows us total freedom and independence. Unlike Capricorn, Aquarius totally rejects routine, predictability and methodology in favor of all-out rebellion. With the air element at play, expect the unexpected.
From Molly Hall:
This is a time when the individual stands out. But paradoxically, it’s also one of the best transits for group effort. Creative collaboration has an almost supernatural speed, as each is freed to act on a full range of wild ideas.
The unemotional approach
Aquarian energy can be cool and unemotional at times. We can use this to our advantage by approaching emotionally charged relationships with a more impersonal tone: by remaining detached, unconcerned with what or how things happen, we are able to remain in the present moment, free from the limitations of anger and sadness. We move through the day (potentially) erratically, doing a little bit of this then a little bit of that. You might feel oddly satisfied if you happen to shock others with your actions and behavior now. Expect to have a lot of physical and mental energy with this placement, especially with all of the Sagittarius light in our skies right now. We are in the mood to learn about everything and share it with everyone - I cannot emphasize this enough!
Some interpretations of Mars in Aquarius mention an interest in taboos and the appearance of bizarre sexual fantasies. However, I see these as belonging incontrovertibly to Scorpio. What we are more likely to observe is a rearrangement and expansion of social circles. Aquarius craves change; the water bearer is fearless, dynamic and spunky.
From Æternalight Astrology:
Mars in Aquarius is clear-sighted and unattached: after its journey through the ascensional, goal-oriented sign of Capricorn … [it’s] prompting us to assert ourselves and our uniqueness in the social world.
I expect that the pace of life will pick up considerably now. I’m personally very excited - the Mars in Capricorn transit moved too slowly for my taste. It’s so refreshing to see people in lighter moods now that we’re fully in the Sagittarius season. Enjoy this next week as the Moon rounds herself to fullness. Only three more weeks until the Winter Solstice!
To ascertain your personal Mars sign, click here. If you would like to know more about how this transit affects you personally, please contact me for more insight.
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