Mars Goes Retrograde in Leo
December 6, 2024, to February 23, 2025: Massive Energy Shift | Magnifying Manifestation Coming at Lightning Speed.
As you align your thoughts and your actions with the reality you’re seeking to create, you’ll find that the universe conspires to support you in ways that can only be described as magical.
Starting December 6, Mars, the planet of action, energy, and ambition, embarks on its retrograde journey in the bold and fiery sign of Leo. If last year’s Venus retrograde in Leo was intense, prepare for an equally powerful sequel. Mars governs how we pursue our desires, and its backward motion in a sign that loves to shine in the spotlight carries significant weight.
This cosmic shift invites you to reflect on your personal aspirations, motivations, and the expression of your individuality.
What Does Mars Retrograde in Leo Mean?
Mars retrograde often brings an opportunity to reassess when energy feels unbalanced. Instead of pushing forward, you might find yourself evaluating your goals. The usual assertive spirit of Mars is tempered, allowing for contemplation of the “how” and “why” behind your actions.
In Leo, recognized for its creativity and desire for recognition, this retrograde emphasizes the importance of stepping back to evaluate your ego's influence on your ambitions. Leo, under the Sun's rule, symbolizes self-expression and leadership, representing the creative force wanting acknowledgment. With Mars retrograde, your efforts to stand out may encounter resistance, signalling, “Not yet. Not this way.”
Humbling the Ego
A vital theme during this retrograde is the humbling of the ego. This period can bring experiences that challenge your sense of self-worth and public image. If striving for the spotlight feels overwhelming, Mars in Leo encourages reconsidering whether these desires align with your authentic self.
The urge to seize attention or assert yourself strongly may arise, but this retrograde warns against those impulses. Instead, reflect on your presentation to the world. Are you seeking validation healthily, or driven by a need for admiration? This phase may confront uncomfortable truths about your motivations, making humility essential for navigating this time successfully.
Opportunities for Reflection and Inner Growth
Though Mars retrograde in Leo can feel frustrating, especially for action-oriented individuals, it also opens doors for personal growth. Instead of forging ahead with projects or seeking recognition, redirect your focus to regroup and evaluate what truly matters.
This period invites a transformation in how you approach leadership, creativity, and self-expression. Embrace the slowdown, using this time to enhance your understanding of your goals. Reflect on your pursuits - do they resonate with your core values?
Reconnect with activities that bring you joy without the pressure of external validation. This retrograde also encourages the examination of your relationships, especially those involving love, friendship, and collaboration.
Are you overshadowing others, or can you uplift those around you without seeking accolades?
Mars will be retrograde in Leo from December 6, 2024, to January 28, 2025. This retrograde will affect everyone, though those with personal planets in Leo, Aquarius, Taurus, and Scorpio may feel its effects more keenly.
Here are Key Dates to Consider:
December 6 – 13: The retrograde begins, possibly bringing frustration or resistance as your drive begins to wane.
December 20 – 24: A tense aspect of Uranus may cause unexpected disruptions or a desire to rebel against limitations. Avoid impulsive decisions during this time.
January 12 – 16: The middle phase may present unresolved issues, especially regarding your creative expression and relationships.
January 28 - Mars stations direct, signifying a time to move forward, but take it slow as energies take time to settle.
As we enter the last month of the year, Mars retrograde in Leo urges you to pause, reflect, and reassess your ambitions. This is a time for humility, introspection, and personal evolution. Instead of fighting for the spotlight, give yourself the gift of reflection and gradual transformation.
By embracing this retrograde energy, you prepare for a more authentic and fulfilling approach to your leadership, creativity, and self-expression.
Part Two:
Today's insights are just the beginning - designed to ignite your journey. Tomorrow, I will unveil my recent experiences on the path of self-discovery, exploring the powerful influences of the planets on my birth chart. I will share how I've connected the dots, the rewards I've experienced, and how I had to weave everything in my personal life before stepping into the professional realm.
Mars resonates with the vibrational frequency of the number 9! We are on the cusp of entering the Universal Year 9 of 2025 in less than 30 days. I’ll delve into this, along with the themes of The Dark Night of the Soul, Sacred Sex, and Eastern Astrology's Year of the Snake.
This is an opportunity you won't want to miss!
SPOILER: Are you familiar with the astrological app Co-Star? If you are, you understand its accuracy and depth. For those new to it, this app reveals not just your birth chart but also offers daily updates on different dimensions of your life, including:
Self - Sex & Love - Spirituality - Thinking & Creativity - Routine - Social Life
Right now, The Goddess of Love - Venus, is having a profound impact on me. Why and how? I’ll dive deeper into this in tomorrow’s story. With my Venus in Leo, today's update in the Sex & Love section brought me intriguing revelations;
Why am I sharing this with you? I have developed the tools to work with Venus, and for the first time in my life, I am experiencing true spiritual alignment. My confidence has been activated, and I hope this activates yours as well.
But the biggest reason for sharing this is that I've noticed some repetitive numbers in the photo. Initially, I wasn't going to include details in a photo; I was just going to describe it in words.
However, in numerology, the number 2 and the Master Number 22 caught my attention. I then checked the percentage on my phone battery, which also showed a 2. This is the Angel Number 2222.
This number has been appearing to me multiple times a day, every single day. What does it mean? You’ll find out tomorrow!
Keywords:
- Balance
- Harmony
- Partnership
- Growth & Development
- Relationships & Love
- The Double Master
Now would be a great time to discover your Life Path, Soul Urge, and Personal Year Numbers;
-Angelo Michael