On May 2nd Mars the planet of action and force moved into its exaltation position, joining the smokey and headless planet Ketu in Capricorn where it remains until November 5th 2018.

Mars the soldier planet can be impulsive and fiery, it gives us the necessary energy for strategy, protection, strength and focus.

Ketu the shadow planet can behave like Mars yet it has more of a spiritual warrior and seeker influence stemming from its dissatisfaction and a need for independence, Ketu reveals our past life karmas and a desire for liberation. The blind spot Ketu gives us is a  know it all attitude that is non negotiable.

Mars transiting through Capricorn for the next five months will feel long and lengthy due to its retrograde pattern. Mars will pass Ketu three times during its stay, with the final pass September 22nd before finally moving into Aquarius on November 5th.

As Mars enjoys an exalted status in Saturn's male sign, Capricorn, we can expect a higher expression of Mars' energy becoming more energised and focused with a desire to act and to make bolder moves. There is a great deal of potential with Mars over the next four weeks, as we inherit Mars strength and willpower to accomplish significant work on projects that requires planning and discipline.

This more positive expression will last until the first few days June at which time there will be a notable shift in energy as Mars comes closer to Ketu on the 7th & 8th in exact degrees- Mars, Saturn and Ketu are not social planets and during this period is is a time where the storm begins to brew with intensity lasting until November.

Where this is occurs in your chart and what Mars rules and your personal Dasha (planet) cycle helps to better navigate its effects. We also must consider Saturn in this mix as he will be retrograde until September.  

Overall this is a time for us all in which  Mars and Ketu are generating a lot of power we should focus our efforts more strategically and really begin to work for peace.

I send you lots of love and luck with its transit

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Below the newsletter sign up is a short summary by sign the housed activated by Mars transit, check from your Ascendent sign

Aries Mars rules your 1st house of self and when the 1st house ruler moves in to the 10th house  this is very good for business, it indicates restructuring of issues surrounding career, you can have increased energy to fulfil ambitions and overcome challenges, Mars can help with your financial gains.

Mars will give additional aspects onto the 1st, 4th and 5th houses, watch for these as areas as well.

Taurus Mars rules your 7th house of partnerships and when the ruler of the 7th moves into the 9th house it indicates new commitments, new directions, good combination for relationships and life purpose, it can also bring challenges into your relationships ones that will be overcome.

Mars will make additional aspects to your 3rd ,12th and 4th  houses watch for these as areas as well.

Gemini -Mars rules your 6th house of health and service, when the ruler of the 6th moves into the 8th house of the subconscious and transformation it indicates  that your health will require your attention and perhaps some healing work will need to be done. You will look deeper at  how you are using your energy and who you are giving  your energy too. IN this period you are learig to refine your physical body and what your subconscious is manifesting.

Mars will make additional aspects on to your 11th , 2nd and 3rd houses

Cancer Mars rules your 5th house of creativity and when the ruler of the 5th moves into your 7th house of relationships it indicates a period of focus on children and or what you have created. Breakthroughs in your creative or business process. New key relationships are also  founded in this transit.

Mars will make additional aspects on your 10th , 1st and 2nd houses watch for these as areas as well.

Leo -Mars rules your 4th house in your natal chart and when the ruler of the 4th moves into your 6th house it can indicate a consideration of home a moves , improvements or and the purchasing or selling your home , overall it will bring up how you are feeling in your home and homeland. Health and diets are also something that you will also pay attention too. There is a serious soul searching that starts to take place during this transit.

Mars will also give additional aspect on to your  9th, 12, and 1st house watch for these as areas as well.

Virgo Mars is the ruler of the 3rd house in your natal chart and when the ruler of the 3rd house moves into the 5th house it indicates increasing creative energy and vitality. Communication and writing project favoured.

Mars will give additional aspects to your 8th , 11th and 12th watch for these as areas as well.

Libra- Mars rules your 2nd house in your natal chart and when the ruler of the 2nd moves into your  4th house  property finances, liquidate or investing are favoured and on your mind ways of making and generating new income, it also indicated some family issues can also arise.

Mars will give additional aspects 10th, 11th and 7th house watch for these as areas as well.

Scorpio When the Ruler of the 1st moves into the 3rd house this indicates increased communication and will power. Learning new things new skills and applying yourself to achieve tangible results. This transit can bring your a great deal of benefit, just do not become too overbearing this can create obstacles in your path. Watch your ego.

Mars will give additional aspects your 6th, 9th & 10th houses watch for these as areas as well.

Sagittarius When the ruler of the 12th moves into your 2nd house it indicates that losses becomes gains,  this can be by selling your property or with  reorganisation of your finances. Cutting out what is not working and putting energy into what is working. As Saturn is currently transiting your 1st  house it is helping in stabilising your growth.

Mars will will give additional aspects your 5th 8th and 9th houses watch for these as areas as well.

Capricorn Mars rules your 11th house in your natal chart . When the 11th house ruler moves in to your in your 1st house of self, ego, projection it indicates that gains can come in during its transit. There can be a final push to accomplish a project you will be  working hard with the focus that Mars and Ketu will bring with them.

Mars will will give additional aspects your 4th, 7th and 8th houses watch for these as areas as well.

Aquarius- Mars rules your 10th house in your natal chart ,when your 10th house ruler moves in to your 12th house it indicates a time where letting go of what is no longer working, a loss that feels liberating, a letting go and feeling free, seeing new skills to be used for future gains. Contemplation of what is no longer working in your life. 

Mars will will give additional aspects your 3rd , 6th and 7th watch for these as areas as well.

Pisces - Mars rules your 9th house in your natal chart and when the ruler of the 9th moves into the into the 11th it indicates further education and gains coming in from long term projects.

Mars will also will give additional aspects your  2nd house of speech and earnings ,5th of Creativity and children and 6th health service so watch for these as areas as well.