Mars Retrograde in Leo: Hold Your Fire and Refine Your Roar

Buckle up because Mars is flipping into retrograde in Leo from December 6th all the way to February 24th, 2025. It’s likely to be a wild ride, and not in the way you might think. Instead of the usual Leo-style fireworks, we’re turning the flames inward to simmer. Think less about blazing ahead and more about stewing over your past moves.

Understanding the Shift: Mars Retrograde in Leo

When Mars enters retrograde in the dynamic sign of Leo, the typical outward expression of energy and confidence takes a turn inward. This isn't about losing momentum but rather redirecting it towards internal growth and self-reflection. The fiery assertiveness of Leo transforms into a strategic review of past actions and ambitions. It’s a period for thoughtful reassessment rather than bold advances.

During this time, you're invited to critically evaluate the ways you've been expressing your assertiveness, leadership, and creativity. Have these expressions been effective and authentic, or have they sometimes crossed into the realm of being overbearing or purely for show? Mars retrograde in Leo challenges us to align our external actions with our true inner values.

The Pitfalls to Dodge

• New Projects: Hold off on them. Starting anything new is likely to get snarled up in retrograde red tape. Not only is Mars retrograde, but so are Mercury AND Jupiter. The exception is, if you have Mars retrograde in your birth chart, this your time to shine!

• Ego Battles: Everyone’s ego is a bit touchy during this transit. Steer clear of unnecessary confrontation—nobody wins a trophy for the loudest roar right now. This is multiplied by a lot with Mercury and Jupiter their thing, room for getting it ALL WRONG is huge!

• Drama Overload: Leo loves a bit of spectacle, but now’s not the time. Keep the drama for your Netflix binge sessions, not your real life.

Survival Tips for This Fiery Retrograde

• Polish Your Crown: Use this time to rethink your image and how you present yourself to the world. Maybe tweak your brand, whether it’s revamping your wardrobe or updating your online profile. Take a look to see what house the fiery one is moving through to gain even more information about how this might affect you.

• Rekindle Old Flames: Not the romantic kind—unless you’re into that, OR if this transit is lighting up your sexy houses—but dive back into past hobbies or projects that got shoved to the back of your closet. Mars retrograde is perfect for finishing what you started, especially those passion projects!

• Cool Your Jets: Seriously, take it easy. Rest up and reflect. The world won’t spin off its axis if you take a break. Plus, your energy levels might need more TLC than usual.

Rewinding to Revisit

Come January 7th, Mars slides back into Cancer, so we’re not just revisiting Leo themes but dipping back into Cancerian waters. Think emotional security, family matters, and all that nostalgia and home stuff you might have skimmed over earlier in October. This part of the retrograde is about making sure your base is as strong as your roar.

Wrap-Up

This Mars Retrograde in Leo isn’t about losing your fire—it’s about turning it into a slow simmer that refines and defines who you are and what you really want to go for. By the time Mars goes direct, you’ll be ready to pounce forward again, but with better aim and a brighter flame than before. So, take this chance to tune up and stoke your inner fire. The spotlight will wait, and you’ll be all the better for it.