On 16th of May 2018 MARS ingress in AQUARIUS and this transit works until in the 16th of November 2018, during this transit is included a longer retrograde cycle, such as:

Mars in direct motion in Aquarius starting with 16 May 2018

Mars in retrograde station in Aquarius starting with 27 June 2018

Mars in retrograde motion in Aquarius starting with 29 June 2018

Mars in retrograde motion in Capricorn starting with 14 August 2018

Mars in direct station in Capricorn starting with 27 August 2018

Mars in direct motion in Capricorn starting with 29 August 2018

Mars in direct motion in Aquarius starting with 12 September 2018

Mars forms a complicated and dynamic square aspect with Uranus on May 16, repeated on August 1 and September 18. It is up to you to find new ways of expressing the Martian energy or to make unexpected changes that you have no control at all.

During this retrograde cycle of Mars, it is preferable to avoid extreme sports and events involving imprudent and risk-of-accident actions. Try not to respond to challenges of any kind during this period. Do not rush things, if you see obstacles in your actions, try to find constructive solutions to move forward. The more you resist the changes, the more you will have conflicts with others. Take more care of yourself and avoid surgery especially in the following areas: hips, thighs, femurs, blood vessels (arteries), sciatic nerve, pelvis, pituitary and liver, genital and excretory system, nose, ovary, bladder and the prostate. Also, male activities may encounter problems during the relegation period of Mars: everything related to cars, army, police and so on.

People with Mars in Aquarius in their natal chart have an original view of the world and they love independence and if you try to keep them under your rules they will rebel. They are very creative when is about what they want in life. In personal relationships, they are detached.

Transit of Mars in Aquarius means:  Dynamic but unpredictable energy levels. Use its energy in projects, team work, be inventive in your daily life.

MARS ASPECTS DURING RETROGRADE CYCLE (London local Time):

Date & Time: 16 May 2018 at 04:54 – Transiting Mars Entering Aquarius – Time to fight for just causes. You are unpredictable, but inspirational.

Date & Time: 24 May 2018 at 02:39 – Transiting Sun Trine Transiting Mars – A good time for competition rather than co-operation. Solve those problems but don’t create new ones!

Date & Time: 8 Jun 2018 at 05:09 – Transiting Mars (Retrograde) Opposition Transiting North Node – New opportunities abound to help you achieve your desires. You also must let go of some expectations.

Date & Time: 21 Jun 2018 at 16:53 – Transiting Venus Opposition Transiting Mars (Retrograde) – Feeling tense? It is time to discover your life’s passion. This could be a person or a vocation or a creative hobby.

Date & Time: 5 Jul 2018 at 11:48 – Transiting Mercury Opposition Transiting Mars (Retrograde) – Impulsive reactions. Fast pace. Trouble, problems and irritations. Mechanical breakdowns. Arguments and conflicts.

Date & Time: 20 Jul 2018 at 10:29 – Transiting Mars (Retrograde) Opposition Transiting North Node – New opportunities abound to help you achieve your desires. You also must let go of some expectations.

Date & Time: 27 Jul 2018 at 05:13 – Transiting Sun Opposition Transiting Mars (Retrograde) – A good time for competition rather than co-operation. Solve those problems but don’t create another one!

Date & Time: 2 Aug 2018 at 02:38 – Transiting Mars (Retrograde) Square Transiting Uranus –  The urge to be impulsive is strong. Resist if you can. With a steady approach you can breakthrough obstacles in innovative ways.

Date & Time: 13 Aug 2018 at 02:13 – Transiting Mars (Retrograde) Entering Capricorn – Pursue your personal desires in a responsible and methodical manner. You have strong ambitions and may be domineering if threatened.

Date & Time: 27 Aug 2018 at 14:04 – Transiting Mars Direct Station in Capricorn

Date & Time: 8 Sep 2018 at 20:37 – Transiting Venus Square Transiting Mars – Feeling tense? It is time to discover your life’s passion. This could be a person or a vocation or a creative hobby.

Date & Time: 11 Sep 2018 at 00:55 – Transiting Mars Entering Aquarius – Time to fight for just causes. You are unpredictable, but inspirational.

Date & Time: 18 Sep 2018 at 23:01 – Transiting Mars Square Transiting Uranus –  The urge to be impulsive is strong. Resist if you can. With a steady approach you can breakthrough obstacles in innovative ways.

Date & Time: 24 Sep 2018 at 01:29 – Transiting Mercury Trine Transiting Mars  – Decisiveness. Mental assertiveness. Honesty. Practical solutions. Technical skills. Fast work, rapid progress.

Date & Time: 26 Sep 2018 at 05:17 – Transiting Mars Opposition Transiting North Node –

New opportunities abound to help you achieve your desires. You also must let go of some expectations.

Date & Time: 27 Sep 2018 at 23:34 – Transiting Sun Trine Transiting Mars – A good time for competition rather than co-operation. Solve those problems but don’t create them!

Date & Time: 11 Oct at 2018 at 02:28 – Transiting Venus Square Transiting Mars –

Feeling tense? It is time to discover your life’s passion. This could be a person or a vocation or a creative hobby.

Date & Time: 19 Oct 2018 at 17:23 – Transiting Mercury Square Transiting Mars – Impulsive reactions. Fast pace. Trouble, problems and irritations. Mechanical breakdowns. Arguments and conflicts.

Date & Time: 9 Nov 2018 at 15:11 – Transiting Venus Trine Transiting Mars – It is time to discover your passion. What is your heart’s desire? This could be a person or a vocation or a creative hobby. Dig deep.

Date & Time: 15 Nov 2018 at 22:20 – Transiting Mars Entering Pisces – It is time to pursue a more spiritual path. You have strong subconscious emotions and are highly intuitive.

I wish you to use wisely the energy of Mars retrograde energy!

Important note: In all my astrological research and interpretations I use the Whole signs (house system) because it is the oldest house system (used by ancient Greek astrologers) who has proven its real value during history. When I am writing about aspects between planets, I use aspect from sign to sign, I am using a traditional way of interpretation of aspects. An aspect is not a must to be at perfect orb to have an effect. It is enough if we have a planet in a sign that forms an aspect with another planet from another sign. The most powerful aspects are: conjunctions, oppositions, squares and trines.

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Monica Lazar

Astrologer