⭑Hello SAGITTARIUS!⭑

Welcome to your MARS RETROGRADE 2024 walkthrough!

Mars, the planet of vitality and action, shifts its pace during retrograde, turning challenges into opportunities for reflection and growth. Kapag bumaliktad si Mars, everything slows down—tasks take longer, and goals seem harder to reach. But don’t worry! With the right mindset, this period can help you emerge not just stronger, but also wiser and more resilient.

Mars begins its 2-part retrograde journey, impacting two significant houses in your natal chart. The retrograde period emphasizes reflection and adjustment in these areas, rather than forward momentum! It starts in Leo, influencing your 9th House, before moving back into Cancer, highlighting your 8th House.

This transition brings focus to themes of travel, higher education, and long-term visions, followed by a shift to shared resources, intimacy, and transformation.

This retrograde can feel like a season of lethargy—malamig, maulan, tapos parang walang gana to push forward. Mars retrograde often restricts energy and momentum, making even small tasks feel monumental! Minsan, kahit maximum effort, minimum results pa rin. It’s best to postpone major endeavors before or after this period. Reflection and review are your allies!

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Mars Rx through your 9th House

( December 7, 2024, to January 6, 2025)

The 9th House Represents:

Travel ⭑ Higher Education ⭑ Philosophy ⭑ Beliefs ⭑ Long-term Vision ⭑ Exploration ⭑ Faith ⭑ Publishing ⭑ Cultural Understanding ⭑ Spiritual Growth ⭑ Global Connections ⭑ Adventure


As Mars moves into your 9th House, the focus shifts to long-term visions, education, and your belief systems. This phase may bring delays in travel plans, obstacles in higher education, or a sense of questioning your core values and philosophies. This is the perfect time to revisit your long-term goals and ensure they align with your deeper truths. Whether you’re pursuing a big project, studying, or expanding your worldview, slow down and take a reflective approach.

You might face disruptions in journeys, miscommunications in academic or legal matters, or even conflicts with mentors or authority figures. These external factors could test your resilience and patience, forcing you to reconsider your approach to personal growth and adventure. Are your goals aligned with your current reality, or do they require adjustment to become more attainable? Mars Rx demands that you pause and reflect, using setbacks as opportunities to reassess your priorities and refine your vision for the future.

Adding intensity, Mars opposes Pluto in your 3rd House from December 7–15 and December 29–January 6. This alignment could spark tension in communication, short-distance travel, or learning efforts. You may feel challenged by the need to balance big-picture thinking with daily responsibilities or local commitments. Mercury is still retrograde too, overlapping with Mars Rx from December 7 to December 15. Magulo talaga ang mga tao ngayon, baka pati ikaw, magulo rin, so practice extra care in all your interactions!

‼️Important Reminders for the 9th House Phase:‼️

⭐️ Be mindful of travel delays or complications. Plan ahead and remain flexible.

⭐️ Reassess your long-term goals. Are your ambitions still aligned with your current values?

⭐️ Use this time for introspection and study. Deepen your understanding of your beliefs and plans.

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Mars Rx through your 8th House

(January 6, to February 24, 2025)

The 8th House Represents:

Shared Finances ⭑ Debts ⭑ Inheritances ⭑ Transformation ⭑ Intimacy ⭑ Power Dynamics ⭑ Emotional Depth ⭑ Psychological Growth ⭑ Crisis and Rebirth ⭑ Merging Resources ⭑ Letting Go ⭑ Endings and Beginnings


As Mars moves into your 8th House, the focus shifts to the often complex and intense themes of shared resources, emotional intimacy, and personal transformation. Medyo mabigat ‘to. Financial entanglements, such as debts, loans, or joint assets, may hit snags or face unexpected complications, forcing you to confront these issues head-on. Power struggles over money or shared responsibilities could arise, highlighting imbalances that can no longer be ignored! This is a time to critically examine the dynamics of give-and-take in your partnerships—are they equitable, or are they draining you emotionally or financially?

This retrograde can also unearth deeply buried fears, unresolved emotional patterns, or control issues tied to vulnerability. You might be confronted with situations that force you to let go of old attachments or face uncomfortable truths about trust and dependence. Mars doesn’t allow for avoidance; instead, it pushes you to confront these issues directly, even if it feels messy or overwhelming. Transformation can feel like a battlefield, pero it’s through this confrontation that real growth emerges.

Buti nalang, for much of January, Mars forms supportive trines to Neptune, Venus, and Saturn, offering opportunities to find clarity and inspiration. Use this energy to revisit aspirations and reconnect with your spiritual or intellectual pursuits. While this is not a time for big leaps, it’s a chance to prepare for a stronger relaunch once Mars moves direct in February.

‼️Important Reminders for the 8th House Phase:‼️

⭐️ Be mindful of financial agreements. Take time to review contracts or shared responsibilities.

⭐️ Reflect on emotional patterns. Let go of anything that no longer serves your growth.

⭐️ Use this period for introspection and healing. Focus on inner transformation and renewal.

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Other Areas Affected by Mars Retrograde:

Mars also rules two other houses in your chart, so in a lesser degree, these areas are likely to experience slowdowns and challenges, too:

5th House:  Creativity, romance, and leisure. Slowdowns in creative projects or romantic relationships may ask for a more thoughtful approach

12th House: Subconscious patterns, rest, and hidden challenges. You might encounter emotional blockages or a need for more solitude during this phase.

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Mars retrograde may test your patience, dear Sagittarius, but it’s also a powerful time to slow down and focus on what truly matters. Use this opportunity to revisit, refine, and rebuild in the affected areas! Trust that every delay or challenge is shaping you into a more resilient and grounded version of yourself. Take it one step at a time, and when Mars moves direct, you’ll be ready to shine brighter than ever!

⭑Good luck, SAGITTARIUS! You’ve got this! See you next retrograde!⭑