Mars retrograde

24 November 2039 Thursday · 21°44′ Cancer

Mars stays retrograde until 9 February 2040.

When a planet turns retrograde it appears to move backwards in the sky as seen from Earth. In astrology this is a time to go back and review that planet's matters rather than push ahead: good for finishing what was left half done, talking again with old contacts and correcting plans.

Mars rules energy, desire, courage and the way we take action. During Mars retrograde energy turns inward; rather than starting new fights or rushing into new ventures, review your strategy, manage anger and conserve your strength.

What this Mars retrograde means for each sign

The effect of each event on your sign is read from the house the event's sign falls in, counted from your own sign. A full moon in Gemini, for example, is in the 3rd house for Aries and brings 3rd house matters such as communication and your close circle to the fore. Read your Sun sign first; if you know your rising sign, its reading will tell you a lot too.

Aries 4th house

The retrograde is in your house of home and family. Repairs at home may be delayed and old family matters may reopen; for big decisions such as moving, it is better to wait until the retrograde ends.

In focus: energy, desires and initiatives.

Aries daily horoscope

Taurus 3rd house

The retrograde is in your house of communication. Watch out for misunderstandings in messages, documents and conversations with people close to you; a good time to finish conversations left hanging.

In focus: energy, desires and initiatives.

Taurus daily horoscope

Gemini 2nd house

The retrograde is in your house of money and resources. Review your spending, your income and what you value; if you can, postpone big purchases and money decisions until it ends.

In focus: energy, desires and initiatives.

Gemini daily horoscope

Cancer 1st house

The retrograde is in your own sign: time to review yourself, your image and your direction in life. Rather than launching a new look, think about what you want and why.

In focus: energy, desires and initiatives.

Cancer daily horoscope

Leo 12th house

The retrograde is in your house of the inner world. Feelings about the past and unfinished business may surface; a good time to turn inward, rest and let go of old burdens.

In focus: energy, desires and initiatives.

Leo daily horoscope

Virgo 11th house

The retrograde is in your house of friendships. Old friends may reappear and group plans may change; a good time to review your goals for the future.

In focus: energy, desires and initiatives.

Virgo daily horoscope

Libra 10th house

The retrograde is in your house of career. A project at work may slow down or an old matter may return; assess your goals and direction with a calm mind.

In focus: energy, desires and initiatives.

Libra daily horoscope

Scorpio 9th house

The retrograde is in your house of horizons. Travel plans may be delayed; a good time to review decisions about education, legal matters and beliefs.

In focus: energy, desires and initiatives.

Scorpio daily horoscope

Sagittarius 8th house

The retrograde is in your house of shared resources. Double-check the paperwork on joint money, debts, taxes and insurance; a good time to review deep emotional bonds as well.

In focus: energy, desires and initiatives.

Sagittarius daily horoscope

Capricorn 7th house

The retrograde is in your house of relationships. Old issues may be talked over again in a relationship or partnership; think twice before signing new agreements.

In focus: energy, desires and initiatives.

Capricorn daily horoscope

Aquarius 6th house

The retrograde is in your house of daily routines and health. There may be delays and glitches at work; a good time to review your routines, the way you work and your health habits.

In focus: energy, desires and initiatives.

Aquarius daily horoscope

Pisces 5th house

The retrograde is in your house of love and creativity. An old flame or an unfinished creative project may come back; focus on developing what already exists rather than starting anew.

In focus: energy, desires and initiatives.

Pisces daily horoscope

Times are shown in your time zone: Turkey time (UTC+3). Retrograde calendar