From Heated to Healing: Mars Direct June 29

From Heated to Healing

 

Astro Alert: Mars Stations June 29
 
This week, the big cosmic news is that Mars is slowing down to a halt, to station during its retrograde cycle in Scorpio. The hot-headed red planet of drive, action and anger turns direct on Wednesday, June 29 at 4:38pm PDT. Deep psychological inquiry, sexual healing and intimacy and in-depth investigations can all regain momentum as Mars slowly begins forward motion once again. But caution is needed during this transition.

Willful Mars is in a karmic angle with feisty Uranus in Aries, known as a quincunx or inconjunct.This trepidatious configuration warns us to be conscientious in our movements right now, as accidents with words or deeds can occur more easily. Watch for arguments and hasty actions.  Move especially carefully between transitions, whether in traffic, on the yoga mat, or running to your next appointment. Be cautious when acting too quickly out of frustration. Our pent-up energies do need outlets right now. But this release must be done carefully.

Slow down. Driving ourselves or our vehicles too hard now will drain us or cause accidents. We may want to party-hearty for the Summer Kickoff, July 4^th, or our favorite sports team; but remember that the body has its limits, as does the mind. Give yourself plenty of down time. Rest between exertions. We are moving forward with new consciousness that needs time to integrate! This holds true for both animate and inanimate objects.

Passionate Mars is in another testy placement: the same quirky quincunx position with Ceres, the Great Mother asteroid, also in Aries and conjunct unpredictable Uranus for the past several weeks. Intimacy issues may require forced attention. With this configuration, what others expect of you in relationship may be quite different than what you need. The solution with a quincunx must be creative; you must find a completely new way to approach the problem.

In close, intimate liaisons, there can be a sense of panic arising. Is one or both persons trying to be overly independent, or does one feel like the other will never, ever be able to meet their needs? The temptation is to bolt, eject, push the “escape hatch” button. Insecure attachment is a real bugaboo. Remember, there is a calling to find a more creative solution between two individuals, especially if passion and sexuality are called to question.

Luckily, Mars in Scorpio is also trine Chiron in unconditional, accepting Pisces, pointing out that love is the answer - and sexual healing, whenever possible. If we are not partnered at this time, healing our attachment wounds still occurs by using this partner-free time to self-nurture, self-bond, and self-care. We can always deepen intimacy with Spirit, with Soul.

Healing the pain of old childhood wounding brings much-needed compassion to ourselves. We may ask questions such as: How were sex and intimacy represented in our upbringing? Were they embraced, celebrated in healthy ways? Or ignored, distorted, abused? Instead of making reactions to our current partners and caregivers, see if we can use the intensity to heal. Mars stands still holding Scorpio’s scalpel, and the urge is there to slice deep; let’s make sure the incisions are accurate, and only cut as much as necessary. With great care, deep trauma stored in the body's cellular memory may be released now.

Just a few moments before Mars’ station on June 29, Mercury the communication and connection planet enters the loving sign of Cancer. Thank Goddess. It is as if the Cosmos is gently coaxing us to comfort ourselves and each other, to assuage suffering. Mercury in Cancer says, “Remember: Use your words… to heal.” Cultivate care, nurturing, and sensitivity. A deep infusion is likely needed with the impending Mars' station and pressure build-up.

The hotness of the red planet's long retrograde psychic surgery has taken its toll. Now, slowly slowly, turning direct and moving on, the healing can begin. Trust and let the intensity gradually calm down and cool off. Take heed during this transition when physical or emotional injury is riskiest, and be gentle. Soon, we may begin to breathe a little easier.

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Erin Reese is an author, spiritual guide, astrologer, and modern psychic reader based in the San Francisco Bay Area. She works with clients all over the world. For readings and spiritual counseling by Skype, phone or email, contact her directly. She can be reached at erin@erinreese.com.

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