The planet of action, Mars, is taking a deep watery dive into Cancer from March 25th to May 20th. To be honest, there are some signs where Mars does not function well, and Cancer happens to be one of them. Traditionally, Mars energy governs the zodiac sign Aries, so there is quite a difference in how Cancer and Aries approach taking action.
Mars in Cancer creates the energy of moving indirectly to get what is desired. During this transit, our emotions and moods will determine how we choose to take action. Passive aggressive behavior will also be prominent at this time. It is also important to note that the Mars in Cancer transit could have us on defense, especially in regard to our family and home.
Mars Is Uncomfortable In Cancer
Read More »The Mars in Cancer transit creates the tension between honoring the forward movement of Mars energy while also incorporating the moody, watery element of the Cancer influence. It will be important to note that under this transit the actions that are taken by ourselves and others aren’t necessarily what they appear to be. We also have to be cognizant of how our emotions impact our actions over the next six weeks.
Moved By Emotions
Speaking of being moved by emotions, Mars shows us where our ambitions lie, and in the case of Cancer, it’s all about how we feel in the moment. This can create some interesting experiences because taking actions based on emotions is not always beneficial. Cancer energy fluctuates due to the lunar influence where the moon sign changes every 2 1⁄2 days. Understanding this, our wants and desires change under the influence of Cancer energy. Thus, what we may have wanted on Monday can completely change by Wednesday depending on the moon sign as well as the moon phase. Because of this, Mars in Cancer can produce movements that can appear a bit erratic with a touch of lunacy because all it takes is a change in mood to totally shift our ambitions, desires and forward movement.
Motivated By The Personal
Despite Cancer’s emotional ways, the Mars in Cancer transit does offer ambition related to the personal aspects of our lives. Cancer energy rules emotional bonds, especially with family, and it also governs our home. So, these themes will be important over the next six weeks. While Cancer energy can be ambitious, the motivators are usually personal such as making sure we have a secure home or making sure our children are safe and sound.
We can make the most use of the Mars in Cancer transit by aligning ourselves with the personal connection to our ambitions. For example, let’s say we aren’t feeling motivated to get up to go to work. Under the energy of Mars in Cancer, we can use our family and home as fuel to get out there and do what we have to do for ourselves and for those we care about the most.
Taking The Indirect Approach
One of the key aspects of Mars in Cancer is that it doesn’t take a direct approach. This energy makes it difficult to stay ahead of the competition because Mars in Cancer doesn’t move in a direct manner. Also, given that Cancer is a private sign, we are more likely to keep our true intentions to ourselves and those closest to us only moving forward when we feel like doing so. Likewise, differing from traditional Mars expression, the Cancer influence has us adopting actions that are the least confrontational. Wielding emotional power which includes emotional manipulation and blackmail can be used as power moves during the Mars in Cancer transit. So, those seeking to get the upper hand to get ahead over the next six weeks are likely to adopt a subjective, indirect manner to do so.
Majorly Passive-Aggressive
Mars in Cancer is definitely passive-aggressive. Depending on our own personal astrological placements, this energy could be easy or difficult to deal with. For those who prefer direct interactions, Mars in Cancer can be frustrating because interactions won’t be direct, so we won’t really know exactly where we stand with others. Those who prefer to avoid confrontation will find the Mars in Cancer approach easier to align with. Quite frankly, with Mars in Cancer, it will be nearly impossible to get a direct response. Instead, we’re going to be dealing with energy on the undertow where picking up on emotional cues is necessary to gauge what’s really going on.
Defending The Personal
The Mars in Cancer transit creates defensiveness as opposed to the aggressiveness that is associated with the traditional Mars/Aries energy. Cancer energy is always on alert for anything that could threaten its emotional security. Expect to be on guard over the next six weeks when it comes to our personal lives, especially as it relates to family and home. Be aware that under this Mars transit people will be willing to go up against anyone that oversteps personal boundaries as it relates to home, family, and children. Understanding this allows us to use emotional intelligence to know when we could be pushing boundaries and take the necessary sideways movements to avoid possible confrontations that could occur during this Mars in Cancer transit.
The Mood Determines The Actions
Moodiness is one of the biggest drawbacks of the Mars in Cancer transit. Emotions can potentially cloud our actions which are not always beneficial. Logic may not always come easy at this time as the Cancer influence has us feeling deeply and acting accordingly over the next six weeks. On a brighter note, Mars in Cancer energy is all about what feels right, and essentially if it doesn’t feel right to take action, then we probably won’t. This can be beneficial if we are tapped into our emotions positively while also being an impediment where emotions keep us from acting to our benefit.
The best way to deal with Mars in Cancer is to understand that we may not always be in the most emotionally sound position to make decisions and take action. Because the emotional realm and our moods will determine how we take action, this can create variances and fluctuations in our ambitions. Again, what we want today could change tomorrow. It is important to note our moods at this time to avoid taking actions that are based on temporary emotions.
It is also important to note that Mars rules the sex drive, so some individuals could experience fluctuations in their libido at this time where the only way they’re able to perform sexually is if they are “in the mood.”
Ultimately, Mars in Cancer transit highlights the significance of the influence of emotions on our actions. To benefit from this transit, it is important that we be able to identify the emotional fluctuations and moods so that we can consciously decide when we should or should not take action based on how we feel.
