Whenever a planet slows down and changes direction, things seem to slow down. Mars represents our energy, so you might feel less energetic, or slower to respond. Things sometimes just don’t seem to go our way, and if we’re trying to get something done, we feel thwarted at every turn. We feel depleted, frustrated and exhausted. I know many people have been feeling this energy for some time. The answer is to be patient, and know you will get there eventually.

If you have planets or points around 28° or 15* Aries , Cancer , Libra or Capricorn, you will very likely be affected in some way.

Relationship issues could surface if they haven’t been addressed in the past.

Anger is a form of energy. Many people are angry at this time, but many are turning their anger inwards. Imploded anger causes health problems. Try to avoid conflict. And importantly, don’t beat yourself up.

Remember the myth of Hydra, the monster with nine heads – every time Hercules cut off a head, two more grew in it’s place. When he finally gave up and lay down his sword, the Hydra disappeared. The moral of the story is simple: lay down your sword!