How to Turn Mars Retrograde Challenges into Manifesting Gold for Each Zodiac Sign

MaKayla McRae
·4-min read

From December 6 to February 23, 2025, warrior Mars is retrograde. The planet of self-preservation, hustle, and motivation hits the rewind button, slowing our roll.

How will Mars retrograde 2024-2025 impact your zodiac sign? Read on to discover.

How Mars Retrograde Impacts Each Zodiac Sign

Mars's retrograde begins in Leo on December 6, 2024, and ends in Cancer on February 23, 2025. Read on for your Sun, Moon, and Rising signs.

Aries

Aries will feel the impacts on their romantic life this Mars retrograde. To dodge the drama, they must set firm boundaries and be transparent about their emotional needs with lovers. Don't lose sight of protecting your peace. It's okay to say no.

Taurus

This Mars retro activates Taurus' family and home life. Challenges regarding their living quarters, roommates, or loved ones can pop up. To prevent tensions, Taurus must make crystal clear their expectations about domestic matters and chores. It's time to set boundaries and create a safe space.

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Gemini

Mars retrograde challenges Gemini to work on their communication. To be understood, they must work on passive-aggressive or avoidant tactics. To turn challenges into gold, this zodiac should be direct, have initiative in expressing emotion, and take their needs seriously before burning out.

Cancer

Cancer must get honest with themselves this Mars retro. Their resource sector requires attention. They must reevaluate their motivations or methods to maximize their money and work life or avoid burnout. Should they create work-life balance boundaries and abide by them, they'll find this period brings them positive materialistic growth.

Leo

As Mars retro starts in their sign, Leo feels closely impacted. Their entire life path, including their identity and self-image, is up for reevaluation. To make challenges work in their favor, they must introspect on what it will take to be authentic to their innate needs and instinctual desires. Setting the tone with others will be needed to maintain self-respect.

Virgo

This Mars retro, Virgo needs to confront their shadow side. Subconscious wounds are brought to the surface. To overcome challenges, Virgo must make peace with the past, fix self-sabotaging patterns, and stop sacrificing themselves. Doing so will allow them to heal and restore faith.

Libra

This Mars retro hits Libra's social sector, testing their inner circle and visions for the future. Falling out with friends, plan changes, or shifting aims may pop up. To make the most of the retrograde, this zodiac must be direct with others, ditch people-pleasing, and redefine what success means to them.

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Scorpio

As Scorpio navigates Mars retrograde, their public life is up for reworking, and their career may be significantly impacted. This zodiac must reconnect with their true sense of purpose rather than getting lost in busy work. It may be challenging to say no, take authority, and stop hiding their talents in the shadows, but it will ensure success in the long run.

Sagittarius

This Mars retro season pushes Sagittarius to redefine their philosophy. Life is what you make of it, and what you make of it is often tied to your beliefs. This zodiac will need to overcome self-limiting ideas, choosing to try new alternatives and venture out of their comfort zone. Doing so will allow expansion.

Capricorn

Capricorn is looking at their intimate dynamics through a different lens. Power struggles can emerge and be transmuted into mutually beneficial grounds. This zodiac must stop passively waiting to find a happy medium with others. Taking initiative, setting the tone, and saying no is essential to turn their darkness into light.

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Aquarius

During Mars retrograde, Aquarius must rethink its approach to relationships. Self-sacrifice will no longer fit in their life. To progress, this zodiac must set intentional boundaries and expectations with others. It's okay for them to tend to themselves and walk away from hurtful dynamics.

Pisces

This Mars retrograde, Pisces is seeking a different outcome regarding their daily routine and lifestyle. It's not enough to keep busy with directionless work or aims. They'll need to stop giving their time and energy away to feel alive again, implementing stricter margins or boundaries.

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