Mars is the planet of action and aggressive approach. It will retrograde in Gemini on 30 October 2022 and will continue to stay in Gemini till 13 November 2022. Post which, it will fall back in Taurus and turn direct in Taurus, moving to Gemini again on 12 January 2023, where it will stay till 15 March 2023.

• When Mars goes through the retrograde motion in transit, you will experience a heightened inclination towards feeling frustrated, impatient and angry, which will reflect in your scheduled life.
• During Mars’s retrogression in Gemini, the Martian energy will require efforts to channelize in the right direction based on its placement in your horoscope.
• This period of retrogression indicates that any problem which is activated during this time should be rectified with immediate attention and efforts so that it is fixed immediately and not allowed to linger.

How will this transit affect You?

Aries

Mars is the lord of the 1st house of self and 8th house of hurdles in Aries and it will retrograde in the 3rd house of initiative, speech and siblings in Gemini, which indicate that you will have a heightened sense of verbal and physical aggression during this period. During this period, you will have an antagonistic attitude and straight approach in communicating with others; so it is very essential to Read More

Taurus

Mars is the lord of the 12th house of loss and foreign settlement and 7th house of partnership in Taurus, it will retrograde in the 2nd house of wealth, speech and family in Gemini, indicating that you will have rudeness in speech and an impulsive approach with respect to relations and money during this period. Mars’s retrogression in Gemini will bring a hint of Read More

Gemini

Mars is the lord of the 6th house of health and debts and 11th house of gains, it will retrograde in the 1st house/ascendant of self, nature and personality in Gemini, indicating that it will manipulate your life existence and health during this period. Mars’s retrogression in Gemini indicates that the retrograde motion of Mars will be in your ascendant/1st house, so it will have the power to manipulate Read More

Cancer

Mars is the lord of the 5th house of love, children and 10th house of career and status, it will retrograde in the 12th house of loss, hospitalization and foreign settlement in Gemini, indicating gains and excessive expenditures during this period for you. Mars’s retrogression in Gemini indicates that since you have Mars as your benefic planet, so the retrogression in the 12th house of foreign Read More

Leo

Mars is the lord of the 4th house of stability and 9th house of luck and long travel, it will retrograde in the 11th house of gains in Gemini, indicating gains but caution is advised to avoid overconfidence in your temperament during this period. Mars’s retrogression in Gemini indicates that since Mars is a benefic planet for Leo and it will be in retrograde motion in your 11th house of gains, there is a possibility of Read More

Virgo

Mars is the lord of the 3rd house of initiative and siblings and 8th house of hurdles and uncertainty, it will retrograde in the 10th house of career and status in Gemini, indicating status with hard work and efforts during this period for you. Mars’s retrogression in Gemini indicates that your commitment towards your career prospects will increase and you will work hard to Read More

Libra

Mars is the lord of the 2nd house of wealth and family and 7th house of partnership, it will retrograde in the 9th house of luck and long travel in Gemini, indicating that you will strive for equilibrium and stability during this period. Mars’s retrogression in Gemini suggests that your professional front will see differences and clashes with respect to your current task, but it will be beneficial for you to Read More

Scorpio

Mars is the lord of the 1st /ascendant house of self and 6th house of rivals, health and debt, and will retrograde in the 8th house of hurdles and uncertainty in Gemini, indicating that you will strive for balance and stability during this period. Mars’s retrogression in Gemini indicates that the ascendant lord is retrograding in the 8th house which will bring challenges at both personal Read More

Sagittarius

Mars is the lord of the 5th house of love and speculation and 12th house of loss and foreign settlement, and will retrograde in the 7th house of partnership in Gemini, indicating that Mars’s position will make you dominant during this period. Mars’s retrogression in Gemini indicates that you will be aggressive and dominant in your relationship with your partner and there will be unwanted Read More

Capricorn

Mars is the lord of the 4th house of stability and 11th house of gains and fulfillment of desires, it will be retrograding in the 6th house of rivals and health in Gemini, indicating the need for patience and staying positive during this period. Mars’s retrogression in Gemini indicates that you will have good opportunities at the work front but that will also increase your workload and may make you short of Read More

Aquarius

Mars is the lord of the 3rd house of initiative and siblings and 10th house of career and status; it will be retrograding in the 5th house of love, creativity and children in Gemini, indicating restrictions in love and creativity during this period. Mars’s retrogression in Gemini will restrict your innovative flow of ideas, as the professional front will create challenges with extra workload and Read More

Pisces

Mars is the lord of the 2nd house of wealth and 9th house of luck and long travel, it will be transiting the 4th house of stability and happiness in Gemini, indicating that caution over all matters will be essential during this period. Mars’s retrogression in Gemini indicates that the wellness in your personal relations was visible due to your efforts, but now, your efforts will reduce as you will not be able to Read More

Remedies to mitigate challenges of retrograde Mars

You can follow the actions below, irrespective of your sign, to mitigate challenges during this period:

• Donate blood if your health permits or donate jaggery and peanuts to laborers.
• Wear a copper bracelet on your right hand.
• Donate red colored clothes to orphanages or old age homes.
• Always listen to others before reacting to any opinion as it may result in conflict along with aggression.
• Keep a square piece of silver/hanky in your pocket for protection in your finance related problems.