Posted by MyStarsShine

The house is significant...hopefully this will help?

https://www.spiritualdesignastrology.com/transiting-mars-retrograde-and-direct-through-your-houses-whats-it-mean/

Posted by Lostthoughts

Posted by doubletaurus

Posted by Lostthoughts

Posted by doubletaurus

So Mars retrograde is coming up soon and I was curious the effects of this on someone with a Mars rx in their natural chart?

Specifically they're a Taurus Mars rx

Are their Mars heightened or even stagnant?

Disclaimer, very limited experience with retrograde placements. Mine are obscure placements(ChironR Gemini, is a super fun placement😏).

With observing and studying others, limited exposure and testing and questioning to get a clearly understanding of the mechanics.

I have seen the effects on rx mercury being in retrograde clearly for someone. Was actually able to get her ideas and voice her thoughts clearly and directly. She is very good at reading others hidden intentions.

Based on the different theories of what astrology actually represents, retrogrades are lessoned learned and mastered, yet the

expression is restricted by a handicap of some sort. Lol Think hard mode after beating normal difficulty in a game. Greater rewards with greater difficulty is also true here.

During transit retrogrades this restriction is lifted.


The most common theory of the mechanic is you can not receive external gratification from that placement. Say you have Leo Venus retrograde(First hand experience observing this placement), you can not rely on love from others to feel loved in that way. You have to feel that way by yourself for yourself. A 6th sense for other's Venes Leo themes is very possible.

Thank you for some understandable analogies! I figured it's a lot harder for anyone with natal retrograde in their chart - hard mode makes sense!

Well that's funny you talk about mercury retrograde. The person with this natal mars rx in Taurus also has a natal Mercury rx in Sagittarius. It was the most interesting comparison because we talked when it wasn't mercury rx and our communication seems fine, but when that mercury rx period came.... The person like word vomited everything to me. Everything! Criticism, bluntness, many back handed compliments etc.

I like what you said for external gratifications, it sounds like all the natal rx have to have it done their way and pace. When it was mercury rx and their natal Mercury rx was happening, I had to say things according to their way of interpretation - they were very nit picky on my words.

Hence I'm wondering if their natal Mars rx during rx Mars will have them be productive or just even more lazy

That is a very good question.

Especially since MarsR is in Gemini and my ChironR is in Gemini.

I'll quiz my friend who is mercury Gemini R.

I suspect her actions to match her intent. In fact, I would say that is the case.

Normal she does ask she hints at things.

Today she was pretty direct about wanting those candles. I'll watch and see what changes.

click to expand

Posted by alexscaries

Posted by doubletaurus

Posted by alexscaries

I have natal Mars retro. Because most of my placements are retro. It actually feels like I might get stuff done this month, if I can be bothered. I've got the willpower not the motivation.

That's helpful to hear! It makes sense that motivation isn't there as much since Mars is "blocked" but good to know it can be done!

As someone stated in another post, it seems like a double negative into a positive? Like the retrograde Mars transition negates the natural retrograde Mars so you'll be "normal"?

Sounds about right. I would say more I don't feel it. With mercury retrograde I didn't have it as bad as some people. Just reconnections and trying to cut other people out.

click to expand

Posted by Lostthoughts

Posted by doubletaurus

So Mars retrograde is coming up soon and I was curious the effects of this on someone with a Mars rx in their natural chart?

Specifically they're a Taurus Mars rx

Are their Mars heightened or even stagnant?

Disclaimer, very limited experience with retrograde placements. Mine are obscure placements(ChironR Gemini, is a super fun placement😏).

With observing and studying others, limited exposure and testing and questioning to get a clearly understanding of the mechanics.

I have seen the effects on rx mercury being in retrograde clearly for someone. Was actually able to get her ideas and voice her thoughts clearly and directly. She is very good at reading others hidden intentions.

Based on the different theories of what astrology actually represents, retrogrades are lessoned learned and mastered, yet the

expression is restricted by a handicap of some sort. Lol Think hard mode after beating normal difficulty in a game. Greater rewards with greater difficulty is also true here.

During transit retrogrades this restriction is lifted.


The most common theory of the mechanic is you can not receive external gratification from that placement. Say you have Leo Venus retrograde(First hand experience observing this placement), you can not rely on love from others to feel loved in that way. You have to feel that way by yourself for yourself. A 6th sense for other's Venes Leo themes is very possible.

click to expand

Posted by MyStarsShine

I’ve one rx in my Chart ~ Mars Taurus In 2nd

Look to the house and the aspects to it ... it can mean repression and things moving slowly in that area of your chart...

I believe it goes rx on Halloween 🎃

Posted by alexscaries

I have natal Mars retro. Because most of my placements are retro. It actually feels like I might get stuff done this month, if I can be bothered. I've got the willpower not the motivation.