This is the Week That Was as Mars finally goes Direct on Wednesday March 10. Mars has been retrograde since December 20, 2009. A Mars retrograde is never a pleasant passage because it sets people off of their paths and it is difficult to find one’s direction or motivation. However, it is good for reviewing plans, particularly the cost effectiveness and the efficiency and even the efficacy of those plans. With Mars going direct this week, if you have done your homework, you could see some of those ideas that seemed sidetracked for so many weeks, beginning to right themselves now.
Starting on Wednesday when Mars goes direct at 00 Leo. It always takes a few weeks for it to speed up and get back on track, which really doesn’t fly until it reaches its shadow position (degree at which it went retrograde) on May 16 and 17 when everything kicks in with creative fervor. This brings particularly welcome news for those with predominant signs of Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius in their charts who’ve been trying to make major moves in their personal and professional lives as well as their homes or properties. You should feel more motivated to do so as this action shifts.
Book ending this event are two challenging alignments of Venus. One is with Saturn on Tuesday — which suggests a duty and business day. On Thursday, Venus and Pluto are square creating the impetus to make difficult choices that require certain levels of risk. Sunday brings enlightenment as the Sun and Mercury line up at 23° Pisces 50′.
