Empty Out to Pour In
Mars in Cancer Retrograde Shadow Period
Mars in Cancer entered its shadow retrograde period on Saturday, October 5, 2024, inviting us to embark on a journey of emotional healing and self-discovery.
Mars will officially retrograde in December in Leo and then retrograde back into Cancer in early January where it will remain until April 2025. This six-month transit offers a unique opportunity to explore the depths of our anger, grief, and longing.
Mars and Cancer: A Complex Pairing
Mars, the planet of action and drive, meets Cancer, the nurturing and protective sign. This combination can be challenging, as the fiery energy of Mars collides with Cancer's emotional sensitivity. However, when harnessed positively, this transit can empower us to protect what we love with fierce determination and compassion.
A New Relationship with Anger
I believe this period is an invitation to develop a healthier relationship with anger. Anger, when expressed constructively, can be a powerful tool for personal growth and empowerment. However, when suppressed or misdirected, it can lead to resentment, bitterness, and even physical ailments.
Emotional Healing and Planning
As we plan for the next six to eighteen months, it's essential to prioritize emotional healing. By addressing underlying anger and grief, we can create a stronger foundation for our goals and aspirations.
Key Questions to Reflect On:
How do I express my anger?
Is this expression healthy and productive?
What is causing me to feel angry at this moment?
Is there underlying grief or loss contributing to my anger?
The Pandemic's Impact
The COVID-19 pandemic has left a profound emotional mark on many of us. I believe a lot of the anger we're experiencing in ourselves, the people around us, and witnessing on the world stage is unexpressed collective grief and loss experienced during this pandemic and post pandemic.
Mars in Cancer provides an opportunity for us to address these unintegrated emotions and create space for healing. By emptying out this unresolved grief, we can create space for new healing waters to pour in and water the new seeds to be planted at the end of this six-month transit.
Creating Space for Healing
As you plan your upcoming months, be mindful of creating space for self-care and emotional processing. Incorporate activities that promote relaxation, reflection, and emotional release. By tending to your inner world, you're paving the way for greater peace, fulfillment, and productivity.
Embrace the Journey
Remember, this is a journey of self-discovery. There may be challenges and setbacks along the way, but with patience, compassion, and a willingness to explore your emotions, you can emerge from this transit stronger and more empowered. Know that as you do so, you are creating space for unexpected delights, gifts, and miracles from the Universe.
Let me know how it goes.
Easefully yours,
Darice
