Mars in Gemini - March 3rd-April 23rd-

Today Mars moves from the slowed down and steady sign of Taurus into the quick, ever-flowing, sign of Gemini until April 23rd.

To understand what this means, we must first understand what Mars and Gemini represent! Mars is a masculine planet that shows us the dual nature of life- to construct or destruct. It highlights our drive, passions, and actions in life. As the planet connected to our desires and assertiveness, it is also connected to our sexuality! Its shadow is connected to the emotions of anger, aggressiveness, and impulsiveness. Ultimately, Mars oversees parts of our lives related to how we use and present our energy (both positively and negatively) within this world! When looking at the sign of Gemini, it is a mutable, air sign highly related to communication and connecting with others. With Mars being in the sign of Gemini, it means that aspects related to travel, communication, and sociability will be highlighted during this time frame!

To take note of the shadows of Mars (an intense and sometimes intimidating planet) being in Gemini (a social and talkative sign), we should all be wary of how we communicate with others! While we should stay true to ourselves and what we stand for (tapping into the fierce and warriorlike energy of Mars), we should also be willing to look inward to see why we believe what we believe and how we can best present these thoughts to others. After all, life, people and even plants respond best to the energy of love, not control or fear. On a lighter note, Mars being in the sign of Gemini, means we can expect quick-witted, engaging conversations with those around us whether that be your friends, family, coworkers, or the people you see on your day to day life (baggers, workers, etc.). You can expect quick bursts of energy, lots of curiosity and a strong willingness to learn! Life will be bright, buzzy, and busy!
This is quite unsurprising when we consider that life often mirrors nature and we are in the midst of moving from the slow, withdrawn months of Winter, (+ a Mars in Taurus) to the awakening, enlivening months of Spring (+ a Mars in Gemini)! What this shows us is that life like nature is not meant to bloom or blossom all year. We need the restful, slow times, in order to springboard ourselves into the new-refreshed, rejuvenated and excited to expand ourselves. With that- remember that no matter what phase of the cycle you're in they all serve an important purpose in this journey we call life and there is not greater place to be in than the present moment!

With that, I hope you all enjoy and make the most of the energetic +playful combination of Mars in Gemini!

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​Much love, Elysian on Earth ☽