Mars enters Cancer on September 4, 2024, and unlike its typical two-month transit through a sign, this stay will be extended due to a retrograde. On December 6, 2024, Mars will go retrograde in Leo, then retreat back into Cancer. It will come out of retrograde on January 6, 2025. The planet will remain there until mid-April 2025, marking its longest visit until it returns in 2026.
Historically, Mars is seen as a fiery and drying force, while Cancer is a water sign. The fiery nature of Mars tends to be uncomfortable in a sign as emotionally charged and fluid as Cancer. Mars traditionally rules Aries and Scorpio, which are masculine and feminine manifestations of its power, respectively. However, in its opposing signs like Taurus and Libra, Mars is weakened, known as being in detriment. In Capricorn, Mars is strong, but in Cancer, it’s considered to be in its "fall," a place where its influence is diminished, even disgraced, and it can feel out of its element.
For the upcoming eight months, Mars—the planet symbolizing action, aggression, conflict, and competition—will reside in Cancer, a sign often associated with family and nurturing. Cancer, ruled by the Moon, governs emotions, particularly those linked to mothers and maternal figures. During this time, emotional ties with family could be put to the test. The presence of Mars during key family holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s may provoke tension. As Mars is known for cutting through situations, you may see family bonds strain or even break by the time the planet leaves Cancer. You could be the one feeling the severing effects.
While homes and families are often thought of as sources of safety, they can also be the root of deep emotional trauma, especially in childhood. Cancer represents the emotional core, and when Mars is involved, it may dredge up unresolved feelings tied to past experiences where nurturing, security, or family structure was lacking. Emotional conflicts within families could arise, including feelings of rejection based on long-held traditions or beliefs. The competition within families for love and approval can become intense, much like Michael Jordan’s rivalry with his brother Larry for their father’s praise. Even stories like Cain and Abel reflect the challenging energy Mars brings into Cancer.
Over these eight months, ask yourself: Can you maintain control over your emotions, even when angered? Are you emotionally stable, or prone to outbursts? Are you taking charge of your life with determination, or do you find yourself trapped in a cycle of indulgence and stagnation? Life may push you to confront these issues, sometimes through sudden upheaval or unexpected truths that challenge your sense of safety.
On the brighter side, this transit has the potential to cultivate emotional warmth and a sense of security, depending on how you manage its energy. You can either create distance through conflict and competition, or you can strengthen family bonds by prioritizing empathy and understanding. Mars will certainly stir the pot at holiday gatherings, but how you handle the tension will determine whether your family grows closer or drifts apart.
The choice is ultimately yours.
KNOW THYSELF
BALANCE YOUR ENERGY
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