MARS IN CANCER - the power of softness
Mars in 2024: The Guide of your Evolution
Mars moved out of Gemini into Cancer yesterday, on September 4th, where it will remain until November 4th.
As the ruler of the current North Node in Aries, Mars is particularly important for our personal and collective development this year.
Its movements/transits give us more clarity and direction regarding our learnings around self-leadership, self-determination, authenticity…
From Yang to Yin
But back to Mars in Cancer! Our willpower and decision-making ability, our life force energy and our drive (Mars) move from a dynamic, Yang-energetic air sign (Gemini) into a cardinal, Yin-energetic water sign (Cancer). Let me say… thank goddess! Because while Mars in Gemini was extremely dynamic, moving, and inspiring, it was also veeeeery airy and mentally (over)stimulating.
Mars in Cancer: Spotlight on your Intuition
Mars' two-month journey through Cancer indicates: It is time to dive more inward, to feel new movements and decisions rather than overthinking them – and to avoid getting confused by a thousand ideas and opinions.
With Mars in Cancer, you are less guided by your head and more by your intuition.
Mars also leaves the square to Neptune, which it formed in Gemini over the past few weeks. You may feel less confused and – paired with the current Virgo energy – more clarity may arise… if you allow yourself enough time for rest and retreat.
Yin-Energy in September: Focus inward
Especially in September, during Virgo season, there is (finally) a bit more Yin energy in the field. The upcoming Full Moon Lunar Eclipse also takes place in a Yin water sign, Pisces. All this reflects: Don't focus too much on the external in the coming time, but "tune in."
Only when you connect with your inner guidance can you make YOUR decisions and walk YOUR path…
… and you are (most likely) currently in a phase of great changes, of shifts in direction, and possibly even of existential crises – cosmically reflected by the ongoing T-square between Saturn in Pisces, Jupiter in Gemini, and the Virgo planets.
Mars in Cancer: Productivity & nourishment
With Mars in Cancer, you and everything around you might slow down, which can sometimes be frustrating. Mars in water signs can feel like trying to run under water. Slooooow motion! On the other hand, I believe a bit of slowing down is just what we need right now.
Because with Mars in Cancer, it's also about our emotional needs, a sense of inner security, safety, and nourishment.
How can you be Mars-active without burning out or going mentally crazy?
How can you be productive in a way that nourishes you?
How can you take good care of yourself AND pursue your goals?
Are you acting out of haste, restlessness, fear, or from a sense of deep (self-)security?
Challenges and potentials in October: Mars and the Planets in Libra
Especially in October, when Mars squares the Lunar Nodes and multiple Libra planets (Sun, Juno, Black Moon Lilith, Mercury), your need for belonging, safety, and security may be challenged.
Now it is particularly important not to fall back into old patterns and, due to a lack of inner security and the need for love, do what others expect of you, even though it does not align with your values, needs.
The Aries North Node as your Compass
The resolution node of the Mars square is the North Node in Aries:
It's about strengthening your inner sense of security again to live your life courageously and self-determinedly and to leave unbalanced relationships and situations that do not nourish you.
How can you take (better) care of yourself, so that it is less frightening to say "No" to others and "Yes" to yourself?
What support and help do you need?
Instead of being passive-aggressive and going on the defensive – a shadow of Mars in Cancer – stand up for your needs with self-responsibility and self-care!
The Power of Softness
Ultimately, Mars in Cancer stands for the power of our softness… It can be challenging for our body and nervous system to slow down, especially when everything is changing and moving so quickly, and our society is still pushing us to burn out!
But it is precisely this courage to rest and active inactivity that are often the keys to acting with full self-security, self-awareness, and from deep conviction …
…. and to allow the waves of life gently carry you forward.
Mars in Cancer: Dates and Timeline of the Energies
Mars square to Lunar Nodes: 9/16
Mars square to the Solar Eclipse in Libra on: 9/3
Complete Libra time: Mars squares to the Libra planets (Sun, Mercury, Juno, Black Moon Lilith)