Mars transits Aries from February 19, 2015 – March 31

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For the last month or so, Mars the Warrior has been swimming through Pisces. As predicted, I often felt stuck and frustrated - energy levels were low and motivation to overcome inertia was elusive. Mars was far from comfortable in Pisces, but he’s returning “home” now to cardinal fire sign Aries. What can we expect as Mars climbs his very own mountaintop once again to watch the sunrise over the crags and valleys of the ram?

Mars returns home

As each planet gravitates from sign to sign, subtle aspects of life on Earth shift accordingly. Martian transits shape the nature of our ambitions, physical drive and sexual urges. Martian power is sourced now from the primordial life-giving fires of the young, lusty ram. With Mars at home, we feel incredibly refreshed and invigorated. You’re going to wake up one day soon and say this! This is what I’ve been missing! Mars in Aries needs no incentive to leap out of bed, hike all day, make some scorching hot love and then do it all over. Get ready for a serious burst of physical and sexual energy. Unlike Mars in Pisces, this placement forces us to be less reflective and very active.

The battlefield ignites

Mars in Pisces was emotional, confusing and restless. Now Mars concerns himself again with areas of life that fall under the Divine Masculine: outward action, will power, recreation, competition, raw energy, direction and physical movement. If you found yourself resolving problems by means of internalization and passive aggression over the last few weeks, rest assured that conflicts will now be dealt with overtly and directly. Mars in Aries is just about as hot-blooded as you can get. Those of you who struggle to keep your cool in tense situations will have to try even harder now. Machismo and one-upmanship will be on full display for the next few weeks. Imbalanced Mars in Aries is trigger-happy, aggressive, reckless, forceful and potentially violent. If balanced, expect to feel sublimely energized from head to foot.

Titillation overdrive

You may now begin to cultivate a healthy new connection to your body. This might indicate a return to/establishment of a regular physical practice. Mars in Aries reminds us: it is absolutely crucial that we move and sweat every day! When it comes to sex - crave it, need it, can’t stop thinking about it, have to have it right now or I’m not going to make it through the day. This is why Aries is the sign of the ram; like the rest of the animals out there, we’ve got a one-track mind come springtime. Mars in Aries is simple and straightforward: sports, games and sex. We are no longer so inclined to talk and think about our hopes, wishes and deepest held beliefs - forget that, where’s the party and how fast can I get there? Aries energy is vast and molten, burning through space like a massive rainbow firework.

I expect that the pace of life will pick up considerably now. I’m personally very excited - feeling lazy and rundown all the time has proven to be quite challenging in its own way. Prepare to embark! It’s time now to make your own trails, cutting and chopping as you go. Mars in Aries marries creative prowess with unprecedented stamina and a dash of friendly competition.

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