Mars Retrograde in Gemini 2022 (All Signs)

Mars Retrograde is an astrological period where the planet appears to be moving backwards in the sky. Mars will be stationed Retrograde from October 30th, 2022 to January 13th, 2023. This transit brings challenges and setbacks to the house where it transits. It can feel like you are taking 1 step forward and 2 steps back.

The planet Mars is the ruler for both Aries and Scorpio. Mars rules over: action, passion, drive, desire, sex, determination, confidence, aggression, anger, and energy levels. The retrograde direction of Mars can cause big issues with frustrations, anxiety, and difficulty with repressed emotions. Tempers can be greatly affected and heavily influenced by anger. Regulating emotions can be a challenge during this time. Drive and confidence can be irregular or lacking during this time. Energetically, this can be a period of overexertion of energy.

Mars will be station retrograde in the sign of Gemini. Since Gemini rules over communication, it will be very important to think before you speak. Mouthiness can land you in a heap of trouble, so watch your words. Listen to others when they speak, as this energy will make it difficult to hold back what they try to repress. This is also a time when others may challenge you and it will be very important to stand up for yourself even though it can be hard to do. Gemini energy also deals with our mind and thought process. Mars being retrograde here can cause us to misdirect our effort.

Mars is often referenced as the “boyfriend” in astrology. For all the signs, this can bring up an “old boyfriend” from the past or something having to do with an old flame. Given the retrograde energy, it has the potential to be problematic in nature.

Mars Retrograde in Gemini (All Signs):

Aries:

Mars is your ruler, and you will feel the effects of this transit significantly. Your energy level may fluctuate wildly during this period. You can experience moods that go from passive to explosive. Communication and negotiations can be tricky to maneuver. During this transit, avoid emotionally charged confrontations. There can be obstacles and delays in your local community, with vehicles or short distance travel, and in your relationships with siblings. Mars will be squaring Jupiter and it can make you overly optimistic, make sure to assess situations and people carefully before acting or making decisions. To reach your goals and objectives, make a breakdown of steps and act methodically.

Taurus:

This transit is quite lengthy in duration and will effectively cover the entire holiday season. Mars Retrograde in your second house of finances can create issues or frustration regarding your money or assets. It is very important to be careful and conservative with your spending. Do not overextend yourself financially during this period as you can throw your finances off balance. It is very important to avoid risky endeavors, impulsive buys, or being wasteful during this period. This transit can also impact your self-esteem and confidence. Acknowledge how far you have come and the struggles that you have overcome. Show appreciation for what you have and make the best of it.

Gemini:

Mars Retrograde is happening in your sign and you will feel the full effects of this transit. During this period, you can feel a lot of frustration and struggle to get things done. A rapid pace can be unsustainable at this time. During this time, you can experience setbacks or feel blocked. Embrace slow, practical, and steady progress. You may find yourself lacking initiative, take time to reflect and revise your approach. Be patient with people and situations as they will not move any faster if you push. Avoid conflict, confrontation, mouthing off, or passive aggressiveness. Be watchful of accidents, injuries, or fevers during this time.

Cancer:

Mars retrograde will affect your sleep pattern and you can have difficulty regulating sleep time and how long you sleep. Your dreams state can be disrupted with nightmares, or you may not understand why you are dreaming of certain things. This transit can drudge up feelings that you have suppressed and fears of being alone. Since it transits the house of self-undoing, you will have to face patterns of self-sabotage. During this transit you will become aware of unconscious patterns that are blocking and adversely affecting you. Doubt will be a theme of this transit – self-doubt or doubt at making decisions. If there is something that you are not sure about, take some time before deciding. By the end of this transit, you will have liberated yourself from an illusory fear and transcended a significant unconscious pattern.

Leo:

Mars retrograde can cause frustrations in friendships, your network, and the community at large. You may not like the path society is currently on and feel overwhelmed by the issues plaguing our world. At this time, you can find yourself disconnecting or avoiding certain topics or issues online. If you want to change your world, change yourself first. Make conscious and informed decisions and be considerate in your actions. Collaborating with people or groups can test your patience. It can be a struggle to find help when you need it, even when you have been there for others in the past. Avoid confrontation or burning bridges during this transit. Focus on cultivating friendships that are reciprocal. It is important that you realize you cannot force anyone to change, accept people as they are.

Virgo:

Mars retrograde is all about reassessing your career path. It is time to assess your professional field and vocation. You can face challenges with authority figures or asserting yourself. It can also be a time of heavy competition in your field. Taking some time off work will be beneficial. Focus on your forte, skills, and areas of expertise. Get clear about the image you want to project, as this is a time to fortify your public image and build your reputation.

Libra:

Mars retrograde is a time when your faith may be challenged causing you to reevaluate your beliefs. It is time to look at the big picture instead of focusing on the fine details. Remain neutral when encountering issues and seek advice and counsel from wise people. Issues with school, university, research, and exams can come up. Legal issues can come up during this time; make sure everything is in order and seek assistance and counsel. There can also be issues or blockages with long distance travel, relocation, and migration. Focus on what you want to do, who you want to be, and where you want to end up. Learn from your past mistakes and recognize that everything happens for a reason. Let go and let God.

Scorpio:

Mars Retrograde will impact financial matters and the intimacy sector. This transit can trigger fears and emotions regarding survival and touchy subjects. It is time to pay off some bills and debts. Issues involving debts and loans can come up at this time and require resolution. Themes death, funeral, estate, life insurance, or inheritance can come up at this time. Your sex life can be negatively impacted at this time. Conflicts and challenges around the theme of desire will come up. Some ways it can manifest are - lack of desire, fear of desires, lack of fulfillment of desires, feeling undesired, nature of your desires, understanding your needs and desires, or taboo desires. These intimate issues will require you to embrace the topic of discussion directly and be open about your needs. During this transit watch out for accidents, injuries, and avoid any physical fights.

Sagittarius:

Mars retrograde will create challenges and frustration in relationships and business partnerships. During this time, any issue that has been repressed can brew into a full-blown conflict. You can experience challenges communicating and relating to your partner. It is important to avoid low blows during arguments and be mindful of the other person’s feelings. Seek to understand their point of view and try to find a happy medium. Be mindful that this transit can bring about a breakup. This transit can also bring an ex from the past. It can also cause you to lay eyes on someone when you or they are already taken. Be very mindful during this transit of your open enemies or anyone who has it out for you. You can experience confrontation with nasty people. Keep your temper in check and avoid becoming verbally or physically aggressive.

Capricorn:

Mars Retrograde will be mostly focused on office drama and coworker issues. Any issue in the office can cause your energy level to drop significantly and will make you feel quite tired. You will most likely have you desire to pull away completely from the problem or source of tension. Day-to-day work can be disorganized, and you can deal with lots of nuisances. Issues can interfere with your routine and affect your productivity. It is a time to focus on conflict resolution and focus on priorities. Be flexible and open to change. Focus on the things you can control. Focus on your body, diet, and wellness routine as they will be important in keeping your grounded during this transit.

Aquarius:

Mars retrograde will affect the area of children, romance, fun, and hobbies. Children can be especially unruly during this time. They can also have issues which will require a lot of time, effort, and attention. Romantically, it may not be the best time as this area can experience setbacks. People, places, and things lose their spark or no longer attract you as they once did. Activities you enjoyed before or considered fun may not appeal to you any longer. This is a time to discover where your passion lies and what excites you. Time to discover what you now consider fun.

Pisces:

Mars Retrograde will affect the area of family and home. Since Mars retrograde deals a lot with repressed emotional issues, they can bubble out during this time. It is time to get some stuff off your chest and let go of past resentments. There can also be a lot of housework or repairs that require lots of time and money. Renovations and repairs can be delayed, or you may not be inclined to rush to make them. Family, neighbors, or people can get in the way of your housework or family life. Remain patient, plan, and persevere. Deal with one issue at a time and take breaks when needed.