Here we are: Mars has finally turned direct in Aries. But don’t breathe that sigh of relief too quickly: we still have to wait until January 6th when it finally leaves that Sign. This will continue to cause a lot of agitation, because of the square aspects that Mars has made to (in turn) Jupiter, Pluto, and Saturn. That’s largely been the astrological story of 2020: the big kaboom of the Saturn-Pluto conjunction early in the year, with loud and obnoxious echoes fuelled by the planet Voted Most Likely To Invade Earth.
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If you want to better understand how all of this might affect you, it’s time for you to review the major events in your life since about July of this year. Of course, life is always changing and the same exact things almost never happen twice because of exactly the same transit. But the repeat visit of a transit — especially when it comes as close in degrees as the list of squares below — will often deliver very similar results.
Below is a list of the previous and upcoming squares between Mars and the major players of 2020 that it interacted with, and when it will do so again. And remember: the exact date is listed, but the aspect will be in effect for at least a week on either side of that day.
Mars square Jupiter
August 4, 2020 – Jupiter at 19 degrees Capricorn
October 19, 2020 – Jupiter at 19 degrees Capricorn
Jupiter is off the Mars in Aries hook now, as it moves into Aquarius in December before Mars can get caught up. However, on January 23, 2021, Mars in Taurus is square Jupiter at 7 degrees Aquarius… the day after the exact Jupiter-Uranus square. Oh boy.
Mars square Pluto
August 13, 2020 – Pluto at 23 degrees Capricorn
October 9, 2020 – Pluto at 22 degrees Capricorn
December 20, 2020 – Pluto at 23 Capricorn
Pluto sure moves slowly, doesn’t it? At least this means we won’t have to deal with any more difficult Mars-Pluto aspects any time soon, and Pluto avoids the square to Uranus (unlike some other planets I know…)
Mars square Saturn
August 24, 2020 – Saturn at 24 degrees Capricorn
September 29, 2020 – Saturn at 25 degrees Capricorn
You might think that, since Saturn enters Aquarius in December, we’re off the Mars square Saturn hook. Bad news, folks: Saturn may be entering Aquarius, but it’s slower than Mars… which means that square will be happening again…
January 13, 2021 – Saturn at 3 degrees Aquarius
November 10, 2021 - Saturn at 7 degrees Aquarius
One thing to be glad about: at least those last two hits are outside of range to be affected by Mars conjunct Uranus/Saturn square Uranus. You find the small mercies where you can, and you cling to them.
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So, your assignment? Go back and look at what was happening with you at those times, particularly in terms of difficulties, obstacles, and causes for anger. Then prepare yourself for something similar the next time that aspect hits — except, this time? Stay rational with it, and try to be more gentle with both yourself and others.
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