#mars magic

The Sun will be trine Mars all week so if you need to get something done, this is the week. The best week - most likely - for five months since Mars will retrograde on 10/30.

What does Mars retrograde even mean?

Mars retrograde is when the planet Mars appears to be moving backwards in the sky. This happens every 26 months for about two and a half months. During Mars retrograde, we tend to feel more sluggish, unmotivated, and might struggle to take tangible action on things. It's not an ideal time to charge forward on major professional endeavors, physical work, or sexual pursuits.

What to do during Mars Retrograde?

Complete unfinished projects

Rest & retreat - Self care is your best friend during this retrograde period

Look your issues in the eye and tackle them once and for all

What to avoid during Mars Retrograde?

Getting a new job

Starting a new exercise programme

Undergoing non-emergency surgery

Using a new hairdresser

Starting a new sexual relationship

As your energy is already limited by Martian energy, you may be more prone to irritation & frustration. Try to avoid unnecessary arguments and conflict.

Retrograde Survival

Be prepared for anything

Declutter your space

Avoid big decisions

Mind your words

Heal your old wounds

Use positive affirmations

Keep a positive mindset

Take a break

Detox from your digital life

Breathe and be mindful

Diffuse essential oils

Review what you eat

Practice yoga

Sweat it out

Get creative

Journal

Carry crystals

As we (quickly) approach this month's Mars retrograde on 10/30, I have been trying to work out what (if anything) I want to do magically to ease my passage through what is considered to be a rough transit for pretty much the whole world.

During the last Mars retrograde cycle in Libra, I energized and charged carnelian with solar energy to keep me moving through the slow season. It worked pretty well as I remember, but I guess that it is time to consult my notes. With enchantments like that, I like to create an altar to the planet in question and charge both a standing piece of stone and one that I can either carry or wear throughout the retrograde to keep the magic on me at all times.

I gave the carnelian bracelet that I used in that ritual to a Leo client of mine a while back though, so I can't replicate the ritual exactly as before because I no longer have the right ingredients.

And is energy what I need?

There could be many ways to approach Mars retrograde magic. The retrograde is going to fuzz our pathways and fizzle out our forward momentum. You may need to go over past mistakes or implement corrections. Mars rules all the ways that you reach out into the world to take what you want - it is dominant masculine energy. Mars rules the sign Aries and co-rules the sign Scorpio with our planet of death and transformation, Pluto.

It's worth noting here that we are also about to experience a solar eclipse (new moon) in Scorpio immediately after its ruling planet goes retrograde.

Mars is the god of war but it's as likely to be war in the boardroom, or in the bedroom, as war in the more traditional sense. Where Mars is normally direct - you know where Mars stands; Mars in retrograde is sneaky and not afraid to do some behind-the-scenes deals to get what he wants.

Mars retrograde is a good time to be sneaky or do sneaky spells. Mars retrograde is a great time to break with tradition and go your own way. If you normally move before you make a plan (I'm looking at you, Aries), Mars retrograde may be a time to slow down and reassess. Or, conversely, it may be a time when you are so frustrated that you jump off track entirely just to run free.

No judgment here.

Personal planet retrogrades are hard. If you aren't somebody who feels it, you will almost inevitably have Others who do. Keep an eye on your very Marsian others - especially anybody with a personal planet in Aries or Scorpio and most especially people with Mars in Gemini.

Mars wasn't exactly comfortable in the sign of Gemini who just wants to move around, but generally does not really go anywhere, to begin with. Mars would like to get things done and Gemini is too busy reconsidering the myriad of options for the umpteenth time. This will be compounded by Mars' prolonged trine with Neptune in Pisces which adds an air of inanity, or mysticism - maybe both.

Ultimately, it will be okay but we will all have to wade through a lot of stuff before it feels that way.

Maybe the right spell for you right now is a mystical life preserver. (If that makes sense and you do that spell, send me an anon and tell me about it please)

On July 12 - 13, 2021, Venus, Mars, and the young Moon will align in a planetary conjunction.

Venus and Mars, respectively, symbolize the feminine and masculine principles. These two energize together in a vibration of procreative power. Magical manifestation is possible tonight. Pray as you watch the conjunction this evening 👐🌟🌒.

Mars is currently in direct alignment with the Sun and Earth, in what astronomers call an opposition.

Tonight is a good night for revenge magic, hexing, victory spells, working with fire and metal, protection, warding, sealing, and raising one's personal charisma & magnetism. Look for Mars in the southeastern sky.

It would be advantageous to:

🔴 start mapping out goals

🔴 explore and indulge in your passions

🔴 make energizing potions or charge stones

🔴 begin new projects

🔴 do revenge spells*

🔴 work with iron or metal in your spiritual activities

🔴 hex /curse / bind*

🔴 make war water (hoodoo / ATRs ONLY)

🔴 apply for jobs or other competitive fields

🔴start an exercise & strengthening program