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    In astrology the Sun and Mars are the two "energy" planets, which define how we target and use our energy, how we express ourselves and our aspirations. In an interval of about 2 years, these two planets form a conjunction that marks the beginning of their next cycle. The last cycle of the Sun and Mars began on 4^th of February, 2011. And right now, in the period from 25^th of January to 14^th of April is the retrograde phase on Mars. This is always an interesting time because it is full of surprises, it is related to turning our focus in a different direction and some kind of shake that takes us out of the comfort of specific areas of life.

    In this article I will inform you how the retrograde phase of Mars affects people depending on their individual horoscope and their sun sign. In order to get the complete picture, remember my previous article, in which I described how the conjunction of the Sun and Mars is demonstrated in the individual horoscopes. There I made you aware of the importance of this conjunction, which even if it occurs within a short period of time, it always affects different areas in individual horoscope. At the time of the merging of the two planets worldly issues are activated that shall be altered in some way. When the retrograde phase of Mars starts, the events during this period are always deeply related and occur in the context of the conjunction - where the "seeds of change" was planted.

    When Mars is moving retrograde it will affect the area between 4 ° and 23 ° of the sign Virgo. The house of the individual horoscope, where Mars will be "walking" back and forth, is usually the area of life in which crises, challenges, problematic situations emerge that require a decision. This is the time of their culmination, of their full and effective manifestation. But their roots, the reason for which these crises have initiated, are revealed through the area that was affected by the conjunction.

    If you know your horoscope, look in which house was the sign Virgo, so as to be able to read the relevant information below. In each paragraph I will also include the sun signs, in relation to which a specific area of life is also activated. The Sun as the most important focal point in the individual horoscope also provides some information. Depending on where the sign Virgo falls in relation to the Sun, we can make a parallel conclusion about the challenges that await us.

    Make a combination between the house position and the position according to the birth Sun. For example: In the individual horoscope, the sign Virgo covers the fourth house. If your sun is in the sign Aries, you should also read the description of the retrograde Mars in the 6th house as if we start counting from Aries, Virgo is the sixth sign.
Therefore you should read the following paragraphs:
Retrograde Mars in 4th house, birth Sun in the sign Gemini – in order to make your interpretation in terms of the home position.
Retrograde Mars in 6th house, birth Sun in the sign Aries – in order to make your interpretation in respect of your Sun sign.

    Retrograde Mars in the 1st house, birth Sun in the sign Virgo.
    During the retrograde period of Mars, at the foreground will come issues related to your personal desires and inner impulses. You will feel filled with emotional fire and energy, much more than normal. Action, action and action again – this is the only thing you will be interested in. And in this personal maelstrom of yours, the likelihood to forget that you are not alone and that your actions do affect other people around you is extremely high. The step towards a conflict and confrontation with a partner is very small, quick and unexpected.

    Retrograde Mars in 2nd house, birth Sun in the sign Leo
    During the retrograde phase, issues will occur related to the resources in your life - material, emotional, mental. The focus is on your personal resources, on completing them through the resources provided by another person, by a partner. The challenge lies in using them in the best way, not to waste your chances. The questions are what and how to give, what and how to receive - this is the time to not only immerse yourselves in your own needs, and not to satisfy yourself only. It is the time to open your eyes for the needs of the others. Conflicts are possible on the base of money and resources of any other type.

    Retrograde Mars in 3rd house, birth sun in the sign Cancer
    During the retrograde phase of Mars, challenges will be related to your personal power and energy. Patience, calmness, will almost completely leave you. You will become more short-tempered and more irritable than usual and this may lead to conflicts with close relatives, neighbours, associates. Conflicts in the everyday life. This is the reason to experience dilemmas related to new intellectual directions, travel, training, giving a new start in life. Seeking the maximum distance from everything that is in the present. Changes and crises in the environment in which you live - the place, your contacts, your communication with the others. Communication of any kind is your weak side.

    Retrograde Mars in 4th house, birth Sun in the sign Gemini
    During the retrograde phase you will face some emotional conflicts at home caused by your public appearances - professional and social. Your social and public expression, your public life may be too "demanding" towards you and this conflict may be transferred at home. Your professional activity and your ambitions will undergo a major reassessment. Challenges are related to your home, to your life at home, to the basics of life and their improvement in every aspect. Finding a new foundation in life, a new zone of comfort and security.

    Retrograde Mars in 5th house, birth Sun in the sign Taurus
    During the retrograde phase of Mars topics related to your productivity, with your abilities and talents will come forward. Issues related to children, to the love in your life and to your intimate relationships. The challenge is related to not going in for many things at once by taking great risks along with which you will have to sacrifice your loved ones, friends and children, for the sake of your "art and creativity". Conflicts are possible precisely with those people in your life.

    Retrograde Mars in the 6th house, birth Sun in the sign Aries
    During the retrograde phase of Mars the issues related to your work capacity, to your job, your habits, your health will be activated. You will be pilled up with all sorts of commitments, with too many demands in you everyday life and at work. Patience will not be your strength, your behavior may become over-hasty and reckless and this may disrupt your working process. Operational incidents and conflicts in the working relationships are also possible.

    Retrograde Mars in the 7th house, birth Sun in the sign Pisces

    During the retrograde phase of Mars issues related to the "other" person come to the fore - mostly business or intimate partner and you intention to rely on him to carry on your "battles" in life. Although the first offensive word may come out of the mouth of the other person, you must realize that you have created the situation, because of your escape from reality. Crises caused not so much by your actions, but by your inaction, your inability and unwillingness to give your "share" in the partnership.

    Retrograde Mars in the 8th house, birth Sun in the sign Aquarius
    During the retrograde phase of Mars, issues related to the resources of the others, which you rely on, to how you give to others and thus how you receive from them, will come to the fore. The challenge is related to appreciating the value of what belongs to others, in the same way you appreciate what’s yours, not to act careless with something just because it is not yours. Not to only look for your own satisfaction (emotional, material, mental, sexual) without any regard to the needs of the others. Deep physical and emotional conflicts with loved ones are also possible.

    Retrograde Mars in 9th house, birth Sun in the sign Capricorn

    During the retrograde phase of Mars, issues concerning opportunities for expansion in every sense of the word will come to the fore. Crises related to your closest circle - relatives, neighbours, living environment. They might make you look for a way to escape somewhere far. Distant places, far away countries, travel - these are just some of the things that will emerge. You'll find yourself in serious dilemmas associated with your loved ones, with long term plans and everyday life. Your relationship with your father or other authoritative figures, are also the source of challenges but also of new opportunities in life.

    Retrograde Mars in the 10th house, birth Sun in the sign Sagittarius
    During the retrograde phase of Mars issues related to your personal capabilities are activated and it will be very likely for you to get a "call, nudge" for some public activity in which to take the initiative, for work or some public appearance. And you will very likely try to seek ways to avoid this obligation. This may lead to family and domestic conflicts, as it will affect your responsibilities at home and for the family. The challenge is associated with the creation of ew professional and public foundations.

    Retrograde Mars in the 11^th house, birth sun in the sign Scorpio
    During the retrograde phase of Mars issues related to social affiliation, friends and organizations are activated. You will have an opportunity for significant social achievements, for the realization of your goals and desires. The challenge is related to not being "stuck" to the others and to spare yourself the effort you invest in the group and in the crew. Instead you should contribute to its effectiveness through some of your own abilities. Violent conflicts with people who belong to some social circle - friends, associates, organizations, parties, work projects are also possible.

    Retrograde Mars in the 12^th house, birth Sun in the sign Libra
    During the retrograde phase of Mars issues related to your working capacity are activated. Just in this connection are also the greatest challenges - to finish things you have started, to do a job that is required to be done by you, not to attempt to escape. Sensitivity will not be your strength and a few angry words may bring you loads of problems. Someone may surprise you in the "back" – an unexpected offender or enemy from the past may appear to provoke your hidden fears and concerns and this might reflect badly on your health and your working capacity.