MARS IN CANCER
Mars, the action planet has entered the cardinal water sign of Cancer and will remain in this sign for the next couple of months, returning then again in January until mid-April next year. Take note of which house(s) in your natal chart have Cancer on the cusp as these will be the areas of your life directly impacted by this transit. Those who have Mars in Cancer in their natal chart will be having a Mars return during this period.
Mars is the planet of “red” energy, whether expressed through action, heat, desire or sexuality. Mars is the initiator planet who is not afraid to charge in where no others dare. Mars’ energy needs to be in constant forward motion to remain healthy. Anyone with a strong Mars natal chart will tell you that standing still, waiting, having to be patient, thinking before they act is excruciating. Procrastination is Mars’ kryptonite.
Mars can get a bit of a bad wrap because it can be seen as the aggressor, the fighter, the instigator. Sometimes this is true and needs to be true for defense and protection. Mars is also assertive, courageous, challenging and brave. With Mars it’s all about how one uses this energy for either productive or destructive purposes.
Mars in Cancer represents action fueled by emotion.
Action driven by emotions can have immense power and impact. Action also allows emotional energy to be released and dissipate rather than be internalized where it can fester. Our emotional reactions can drive us to fight against injustice; to use our voices to speak up against suppression; to stand up for what we believe in; to protect our homes, privacy and those we love; to take initiatory steps towards what we desire; to find the motivation to keep going.
Mars has the capacity to meet things head on, but Cancer can have a different approach. A crab moves side-ways or crabwise so with Mars in Cancer there can be a tendency to walk around things, come at situations from a different angle or use avoidance strategies of defense or attack. The passive aggressive approach may be administered which can lead to all sorts of problems through miscommunication, misdirected anger, cryptic expression of motive or over dramatization of events.
The emotionally driven action of Mars in Cancer can achieve great things. During this transit you may find yourself up for a challenge and able to push beyond those limiting factors, self-inflicted or otherwise, that have obstructed you in the past.
Mars in Cancer can also drive you to the point of exhaustion and burn out, by not recognizing when to stop or when enough is enough. Allow yourself to retreat back into your shell when needed. The impetus to be on the move again will be there for you to pick up when rested and ready.
Use the energy of this transit carefully as Mars is dynamic. Knowing when to protect and preserve or when to challenge and stand firm will be the test. Recognise emotions as they arise and express with honesty and conviction