Mars the warrior planet transits signs
Mars is known as the warrior planet in mythology and astrologically Mars represents energy, vitality, and motivation, but can also trigger anger, stress and accidents. Mars has been transiting the sign of Sagittarius from February 14 through September 9. This is an unusual amount of time that happens once every 2 years because the usual period that Mars transits a sign is approximately 5 weeks. Therefore, however Mars has affected your energy both physically or professionally for most of 2001 you will begin to see a difference when the red planet enters Capricorn September 9th through October 27th.
Aries (Mar 21 - Apr 20)
Mars is your ruling planet that affects you quite directly but fortunately the previous Sagittarius transit since February has been generally more compatible to your sign. But now Mars is shifting into your sector of home, family and real estate where you will be much more stressed. During this time you might have to make repairs to your home or property or you may be motivated to renovate or do some serious housecleaning. If you are changing residents expect the worse and hope for the best but if you allow plenty of time to prepare then this period could just as easily be a busy time instead of irritabilities and tensions. Family affairs that take a lot of effort to organize can be a good thing but if there is a family fight waiting to erupt it might be better to diffuse rather than to ignite.
Taurus (Apr 21 - May 20)
The previous Sagittarius transit of Mars since February had frustrated most of you with financial worries. But now the energy drives of the red planet has shifted into a much more compatible sign with the focus on travel, education, media or even legal affairs. Therefore many of you will be motivated now to travel whether it's on business trips or leisure getaways. But if any of you find yourselves in court you will have the energy to fight whatever and the will to win. Plus this same winning passion will play well with any type of learning or teaching activity, publishing or marketing goals, and especially for dancers who are performing out of town. The stress level will still be high in all these areas but much easier to direct towards productive outcomes.
Gemini (May 21 - Jun 20)
This has been a busy year for most of you with the career planet, Saturn entering your sign in April for the first time in 30 years helping you to focus and ground your professional goals over the next 2 years. Plus Mars was moving through Sag since February transiting your relationship sector that stirred up a lot of passion for connection and even disconnection, if that was a necessary course of action. But now the focus is moving away from personal interactions to financial interactions and in July the good luck influence of Jupiter had entered your money income sector which all adds up to job opportunities to make more money and gain more professional security. This is not the time of success being handed to you but it's more of a time of the opportunity of future success that is being offered and it all depends on you.
Cancer (Jun 21 - Jul 20)
Look for partnership or contract opportunities being presented that could enhance your life in very positive ways. Success-oriented Jupiter has entered your sign last month for the next 12 months and now ambitious Mars has entered your partnership sector for the next 2 months. Therefore expect good fortune to be offered soon from another but sometimes it can mean that you have to clear the air of past resentments with another before you can proceed forwards to the next successful chapter of your relationship whether business or personal. Don't be surprised if you find yourself involved with contract negotiations for a few weeks but remember that it's all good. And for the more public-oriented Crab this is also an excellent time to pursue your goals.
Leo (Jul 21 - Aug 21)
Mars will be transiting the 6th house sector that will put the thrust of your ambitious drives or frustrations (your choice), towards work or body maintenance. Regarding the body, you can either choose to work hard at dance class, weight training, or martial art classes and direct the warrior energy of Mars with a positive outcome. But if you ignore the energy building up in your body and fail to release it constructively then this same energy will release you of it; such as with accidents, muscle strain, or rashes. This energy applies to one's job. If you are motivated to accomplish a great deal of work then you will get much done but if much needs to be done at work and you aren't doing it, well, you might find yourself in a fight with your boss.
Virgo (Aug 22 - Sept 22)
The passionate drives of Mars will be in compatible position for you while it transits your 5th house sector of creativity, children, play and the performing arts. All these categories has the common denominator of fun, so go on vacation, go to a party, but just go and have a good time. Professionally this is an excellent cycle for artistic projects or with working or having children. Therefore dance, acting, writing or even producing of theatrical events has the push and drive of success to get the job done and done well. Another expression of Mars in the 5th is with romance and sexuality because this is where children come from and therefore be careful for what you wish for over the next 2 months.
Libra (Sept 23 - Oct 22)
When it rains, it pours. This month is basically very positive but you are going to be so busy making decision for career opportunities and at the same time having to focus on family or real estate issues. You could be in the middle of a remodeling project or simply packing to make a move when out of the blue you are offered a great job. Dancers could be hired for a national road show but then they have to deal with subletting their apartments or putting all their furniture into storage. You are in a wonderful month of opportunities but you are going to have to be quick on your feet, so to speak.
Scorpio (Oct 23 - Nov 22)
This period is great for students or anyone studying or researching information. Ambitious Mars will be transiting and stimulating the house sector that rules the domain of learning, writing, meetings, or speaking. But communication Mercury will also be in the area of quiet, aloneness, and contemplation that works well for research and studying. Lucky and protective Jupiter will be in aspect to the Mars and Mercury while it's stimulating the area of publishing, media, education and marketing. This would also be an auspicious time to begin school because you would be able to throw yourself completely into the discipline that is needed to succeed or the focus to write a book, or even memorize a script.
Sagittarius (Nov 23 - Dec 20)
It's time to manage your money or lose it. The gods are on your side but you have to be careful because you could be getting more credit allowing you to buy more stuff and putting you more into debt. But the positive spin is that the ambitious Mars is transiting your money sector with lucky Jupiter giving you the financial opportunities to make more money. So you need to focus your attention on making the dough instead of impulsively spending it or you might end up with a lot of bills to pay. You could also find yourself in a gambler's state of mind meaning that you might be more apt to make risky investments but moderation is the key to success this month.
Capricorn (Dec 21 - Jan 19)
You should be breathing a sigh of relief now that assertive Mars has entered your sign after it had been in a holding pattern of waiting and frustration since February. The past year has been very difficult for most of you but now the next 2 months should be very energized and whatever you have been waiting for can now be actualized. Mars in your sign happens once every 2 years and it's a time of becoming much more aggressive, assertive, ambitious and busy. For the dancer or anyone for that matter, it can be a wonderful time for feeling stronger and more confident in whatever endeavor you will start initiating this month. One word of caution is that Mars can also be too energetic causing some of you accidents or upsets.
Aquarius (Jan 20 - Feb 18)
The next 2 months can either be a period of recharging your batteries, retooling your projects or feeling depressed and aggravated because you can't continue to push your agenda's forward. The best choice of action is to lay low or to review your previous work or to be in rehearsal for a show without feeling too overwhelmed at the project. Outgoing Mars will be in your 12th house sector ruling the domain of the inner life, retreat, contemplation and all those aspects of life that we repress or deny. This is a good thing with Mars if you are energized to learn all you can about the hidden dimensions of your life or it can be a depressing period if you want to continue pushing your external life.
Pisces (Feb 19 - Mar 20)
Mars rules assertiveness and enthusiasm and it will be stimulating your 11th house sector of groups, organizations, audiences and perhaps dance companies. This will be an excellent period to initiate activity with other's; such as with creative collaborations, joining a sport's team, touring with a group of friends, or dancing in a show. Expansive and fortunate Jupiter is transiting your 5th house sector of the performing arts and creative expression and therefore with the combination of Mars this can be an auspicious period for collaborating with others with creative projects. Romantic energies can also be stimulated at this time as well as a need to play and party.