Mars enters Sagittarius on September 13, 2014 and will transit here until October 26, 2014

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Until now, Mars has been in fixed water sign Scorpio since July 25, 2014. This period was a commingling of strong warrior essence and the transformative, probing energy of the scorpion. We were intensely driven and focused if balanced, or perhaps feeling caught in a whirlpool of obscurity. Sexual energy predominated. What can we expect now with Mars moving into mutable fire sign Sagittarius?

We begin to surface from the depths of our psychic well, reemerging on the scene with new wisdom and insight. Mars’ power will be sourced now from our goals and ideals. No longer do we dwell in the (sometimes) dark, uncomfortable caverns of the emotional body. Think of Sagittarius as a group of dancing people circling an enormous bonfire: joyous, animated, alive. During this transit you may begin to question whether or not you’ve gotten too comfortable. Sagittarius rejects routines and predictability. This energy is expansive and restless, like a new star blooming in the night sky. Mars normally rules cardinal fire Aries, so he is right at home here in a fellow fire sign. Expect to feel a rush of physical energy with this planetary placement.

I like to visualize this transit as a rainbow comet blazing through the darkness, gathering speed and understanding along the way. We are fearless, optimistic and forward-thinking. Our soul is relieved to be out of the woods and into the light. Here we feel more spontaneous and open, as is the nature of this mutable sign. The archer sees difficulties as hay bales in an obstacle course: no need to stress, just another hurdle to surmount with ease. We keep moving effortlessly, above and beyond.

Here we are called to be more adventurous. With Mars in Scorpio, we had a one-track mind. Now the tracks are multiplying, looping and crossing in every direction. We draw our power from the flexibility of the mental body and our constant desire to learn more, more, more! Through the acquisition of knowledge, we connect to all that is greater than the Self. Think of this transit as a rocket leaving Earth with an uncertain destination. Power up and prepare for the unexpected.

Our thirst now is for new experiences. Like the archer, we choose a target and take aim. And then, with the mind of a human and the legs of a horse, we gallop enthusiastically, full speed ahead. The shadow side of this transit manifests as being overly blunt and reckless. It is important to be honest, but not brash; daring, but not irresponsible.

All in all, spirits are soaring and we are in the mood to meet new people and have a good time. We are candid, sincere, forthright and maybe a bit fidgety. Remember to move clearly and calmly if need be. There is an art to learning when and where to speak our minds! It is easy to get carried away here - keep asking all the important questions and then be sure to listen. When we’re moving quickly, being forced to slow down can be so frustrating. However, if we fail to take our time, we might miss crucial details.

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.

YOGA CHALLENGE

Focus on hip and hamstring opening poses. I recommend a gentle wide-legged seated stretch keeping a straight spine, perhaps with a block under the sacrum if you are particularly tight here. Remember to engage the quads and knee caps and energetically widen the thighs back and apart. Consciously spiral the femurs up and back in the hip sockets. Flex the feet and relax the lumbar. Let the head and neck hang if this feels comfortable in your body. Hands may be passive in front of the body on the floor, or placed along the legs for support.

Mantra: I am opening