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your interests and activities. Right timing
and right action are aided by knowing
where Mars is and where it’s going in
relation to your birth sign.
August 18-October 3: Mars in your
solar 12th often means low energy, though
at times it can indicate that distinct Mars
qualities such as anger and aggravation are
hidden away in the background.
October 3-November 19: You are
at the top of your game now in terms
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challenge yourself. Have you spent your
time (particularly in the previous Mars
period) developing your skills as a couch
potato? If so, set your mind on treating
your body more kindly by adding some
daily exercise to your agenda. You don’t
have to become a workout champ in the
local gym (though that’s not necessarily a
bad idea if your health allows it), as just
a daily walk around the block will work
wonders.
November 19-January 3 (2020): Pos–
sessiveness may be a problem as Mars roars
through your personal money sector. More
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very grabby when you walk through a
department store or cruise amazon.com
while fondling your debit card. The urge
to buy everything in sight is all too easy to
now, so keep your mind on what you need,
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January 3-February 16: Your solar
3rd is often somewhat like Mars in your
solar 1st, in the sense that you feel the red
planet’s energy physically. Here, though it
is nervous energy that might, for example
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in a situation that requires you to sit still for
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when you absolutely have to limit your
movement, sneak out the door and take
a quick jog or fast walk. It will keep you
under control.
February 16-March 30: Mars is now
in your home and family sector, and it
can make you somewhat of a nag where
your loved ones are concerned. Instead
of making yourself an irritant by issuing a
constant stream of criticism and correction
to the people you care most about, turn
your attention to your house or apartment
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ones, and hire someone else to take care
of the big ones, with you as the foreman.
They’re getting paid, so nag away!
March 30-May 12: Though the solar
5th is often linked with fun and romance,
the fun is often on the risky and raucous
side while the romance is more like
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crowded room that brings a meeting with
that elusive creature: a soul mate. Not that
either of these things is bad, of course, but
we wanted you to know where you stand
with Mars here. Lots of fun to be had, but
don’t take risks, and don’t depend on what
could be a lovely seven-day romance to
last beyond that.
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yourself more than usually busy, and very
likely more productive than usual as well,
since Mars is now in your house of labor
and service. During this time you may be
less of a leader than usual, as your main
interest in whatever job you do or whatever
personal projects you are working on is
simply getting down into the details and
getting the work done, done well, and
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June 27-January 6 (2021): A retro–
grade period from September 9 through
November 13 leaves Mars wandering
around in your solar 7th for a full six