mars in virgo
17th June @ 5:37pm Melbourne, 8:37am London, 12:37am San Francisco
Mars moves into the mutable earthiness of Virgo today and will remain in this sign until early August. Mars brings with it a surge of energy to any sign that finds itself on the receiving end. It arrives with impetus to get things moving.
Enter Uranus! This change of sign and entry into Virgo coincides with Mars and Uranus in an aspect which threatens to disrupt any well-laid plans in the making. The Mars/Uranus combination is fiery and impatient, which more often than not, results in a rise in feelings of aggravation and frustration. So, until this energy wanes towards the end of the month be careful. Try not to make any hasty decisions or act impulsively for accidents to occur. Focus on Virgo’s influence in this scenario to keep a level head and only take on what you can manage.
Mars is highly motivated to initiate action and to move forward with purpose and intent. Mars will surge ahead with force, moving through any resistance threatening to slow it down. Mars is the courageous warrior prepared to fight, protect and defend when needed.
Virgo’s actions on the other hand are methodical, purposeful, specific and intentional. Virgo’s attention to detail can identify subtleties that may otherwise go unnoticed. Not one to act in haste, decision making requires a lot of thought for Virgo. They also require ample preparation time before choosing when and how to act.
When Mars enters Virgo every couple of years it can provide the momentum that you may need to avoid getting stuck in the dross of information and process. You may find that you’re able to work more productively without worrying about everything having to be perfect. You could make better use of your time, refining techniques and creating more efficient systems leaving you feeling a little less stressed as a result. Meticulous preparation and hard work could now start to see results. Being “helpful and in service” is high on the Virgo agenda so Mars can provide the energy to keep going when feeling exhausted.
The only caution to this transit is that Mars may push you a little out of your comfort zone, so be ready. Sometimes, being willing to venture just beyond comfort and familiarity is how you can experience something new, something you may never have dared to try before.
The parts of your natal chart ruled by Virgo and any planets in this sign will feel the heat of this transit the most.