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Your astrological year, birthday to birthday from 2011 until the same point in 2012, is a significant one. You are singled out for cosmic attention in several ways, not least the visit of Mars to your constellation between November 11, 2011 and July 3, 2012. This is a stay of nearly eight months when, to put matters in perspective, two months proves more typical. The reason for this lengthy sojourn is the retrograde cycle of Mars. Due to the celestial dynamics inherent in our geocentric view of the universe each planet has a phase when for a while, it appears to move backwards through the zodiac as the Earth either passes or is overtaken by it, since both in reality orbit the Sun.

Mars is less often retrograde than any planet except Venus, at only 10% of the time and for between 57-81 days on each occasion. The 81 days between January 24 and April 14, 2012 that Mars is retrograde in your sign is no minor event and helps set the context for those remaining four months this year when Mars assumes a different sign position. Nothing comparable has happened since 1965 and won’t be seen again for eighty years, meaning this is a once in a lifetime experience for many younger than their middle forties. But what is the relevance in terms of where you’re heading now? Mars is named after the Roman god of war, known to the Greeks as Ares. These days, this warlike association is considered a less favourable manifestation, but it is a real possibility if other links suggest something similar…

Mars means energy, especially physical energy that can be harnessed during vigorous activity for instance, or applied to your work. It doesn’t suit intellectual pursuits so well, but the courage and assertiveness you’ll need in business for example, are bolstered and can be used to your advantage, if you’re unable to indulge your sporting preference or otherwise escape to the gym.

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