Mars RX
ANDREN
Take care of life’s little details and
be sure not to get lost in confusion.
3. End of November & early
December. Sun in Sagittarius first
squares off to Neptune then Sun
and Saturn meet on December 10.
Let your light shine on your faith
and beliefs!
August a very important month as
Mars direct approaches Saturn for the
magnificent mutable party. Heads up for
August 24 when these two meet up in
the sky story at 9.53 Sagittarius. (This is
near the star Antares, the heart of the
Scorpio. Antares is described as: great
power, authority, headstrong & obsti-
nate.* from the NCGR - Professional
Astrologer’s Alliance)
Consider serious Saturn as the old
boss while motivated Mars is the young
punk who thinks he knows something.
For sure Mars has power, passion and
energy. Our buddy Saturn however, has
years of experience and been around
the block. What happens when these
two meet? Saturn and Mars together in
Sagittarius can provide energy for action
with an enthusiastic vision to follow
through. Together squaring off to neb-
ulous Neptune could create confusion,
or perhaps an alignment with a creative
muse for greater connection to the spir-
itual realm.
Supportive suggestions for this
Mars Retrograde:
1. Remember RIGHT USE OF WILL
2. How can I be proactive, rather then
reactive
3. Express yourself, don’t stuff your
emotions
4. Make healthy choices in your sex
life, understand the conscious con-
sequences of desire
5. Be mindful to take care of self, self
nurturing and self care is extra
important at this time.
(Note, some of these suggestions are
adapted and inspired from a recent
The
Career
Astrologer
lecture by Adam Gainsberg during the
“Secrets of 2016” audio program with
Astrology Hub.)
Mars Retrograde in a Natal
Chart
An important consideration is that
Mars goes through it’s retrograde phase
when it is opposite the Sun. Contemplate
the themes of: action and ego, the right
use of will and taking action steps with
confidence.
Personally I was born during a cycle of
Mars retrograde in Taurus. I notice how
in my own life, I often wait and see what
is happening around me first before tak-
ing action. I often reconsider a situation
and review multiple options before mak-
ing a definitive choice or plan. I learned
to hesitate before speaking. Perhaps it
was my teachers in school saying, “You
have two ears and one mouth for a rea-
son”! They also said things like, “Empty
barrels make the most noise”. Whether
it was my teachers in school, or the Mars
retrograde in my personal birth chart,
I’ve learned to wait first before making a
definite move. I respond and react to the
current circumstances around me often
before being proactive.
During this years Mars retrograde
cycle from Sagittarius to Scorpio, I invite
you to consider your own approach to
taking action and how you discern what
is true when making powerful choices.
Kathryn Andren is an astrologer and intu-
itive currently based in New York. She is a
featured writer and event coordinator for
Astrology Hub. Dedicated to healing service
since 1997, she integrates astrology, art,
& energy healing bodywork in her private
practice. Her deep connection to land, sea
and sky inspires a holistic approach to her
consulting and teaching. She holds a BA
in Psychology and embodies years of pro-
fessional experience with intuitive wisdom.
Learn more, visit www.kathrynandren.com
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