Mars makes a splash in the calming waters of Cancer

On March 25th, around 4:30 AM Pacific Time, Mars bids farewell to Gemini and makes a splash in the calming waters of Cancer. For the past few months, Mars has been caught up in the energetic swirls of Gemini, but its journey in Cancer will be quite different. When Saturn entered Pisces and formed a whole sign square aspect with Mars just before it left Gemini, the two malefic planets squared off, leaving Mars feeling beaten down. However, with Mars now taking a vacation in Cancer, we can all take a break from our own inner aggressions and connect with our emotional selves.

During this transition, we are reminded to focus on our internal emotions rather than external forces. We must be aware of how we react to situations and learn to soothe our inner aggressions instead of retaliating against the world. Mars in Cancer encourages us to connect with our inner selves and become more in tune with our emotional needs. We must be kinder and gentler with ourselves and with those around us in a way that develops tolerance for the presence of our most militant inner qualities making an appearance in the waters of our most emotional reserves.

With Saturn in direct motion in the 3º degree of Pisces, it is in a superior trine with Mars in direct motion in the 1º degree of Cancer. This planetary configuration highlights the importance of taking time to rest, relax and rejuvenate our inner selves by tricking our martial qualities into doing inner work as the mechanism to progress. We must learn to accept the ebbs and flows of life and find peace in the present moment. This is a time to reflect on our past experiences and embrace the emotions that originate from our Mars energy and find the space for them in the ocean of our inner emotional reserves.

Mars in Cancer also reminds us to prioritize our self-care routines. We must pay attention to our physical and mental well-being and ensure that we are taking care of ourselves in the best way possible. It is essential to find activities that help us to release stress and anxiety and bring us back into a state of calmness. These could be anything from meditation and yoga to painting and hiking.

This planetary transition is particularly significant for those with a strong Mars influence in their birth chart. For Aries and Scorpio rising native, Mars is their ruling planet, making this transition particularly powerful for them. It is a time to harness their Mars energy and direct it towards self-care and emotional growth. Cancer and Pisces rising natives, on the other hand, may find themselves more introspective during this time, focusing on their emotional well-being rather than their outward actions.

This transit may also bring up unresolved emotions and past traumas. It is essential to take the time to acknowledge and process these feelings, whether through therapy or personal reflection. We must learn to accept and release these emotions, allowing ourselves to move forward without the burden of the past weighing us down.

Mars taking a dip in the cooling waters of Cancer brings a welcome respite from the fiery energy that has been swirling around us during its time in Gemini. This is a time to focus on our inner selves and connect with our emotional needs. We must take care of ourselves, find peace in the present moment, and learn to embrace any urges and impulses around our desires that may be holding us back. By doing so, we can harness the energy of Mars in a way that helps us grow and develop as individuals.