Mars transits Taurus from March 31 to May 11, 2015
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For the last month or so, Mars has been hanging out at home in Aries. As predicted, frustration and impatience bubbled up more quickly than usual. Energy levels were high, inertia suspended. We fully comprehend what the ram is capable of now that we’re more than a week into the Aries cycle. What can we expect as Mars spins to a lull in the realm of Taurus?
As each planet gravitates from sign to sign, subtle aspects of life on Earth shift accordingly. Martian transits shape the nature of our ambitions, physical drive and sexual urges. Martian power is sourced now from external reality and the senses with which we perceive this reality. Mars in Taurus is painfully stubborn and slow to act when imbalanced. However the bull, unlike the ram, is placid and peace-loving in her natural state. I would also say that most Taureans have a “long fuse.” But make no mistake: push the bull to her limits and you shall be promptly gored. When balanced, Mars in Taurus encourages us to declutter our living space. This placement may be more sedentary than usual.
Mars stops to smell the flowers
Mars in Aries was assertive and fearless: pure energy, straight from the Source. Now Mars immerses himself in the Divine Feminine: art, aesthetic, abundance, home and Gaia. Mars in Taurus is like a boulder: mighty, but incredibly difficult to budge! If you can get Mars off the couch, this transit will work very hard for you. Once Taureans finally set to work on a task, they attack it with impressive force. Imbalanced Mars in Taurus can be obstinate, quarrelsome, reckless, lethargic or too complacent. If balanced, expect to feel sublimely grounded. The bull with a good head on her shoulders is exceptionally calm and patient.
Mars in Taurus wants to find activities we can do in waking life to keep the connection between body, earth and spirit blooming. For example: a morning ritual or self-care regimen, intention setting before a meal, time spent gardening/farming, ceremonial burning or singing, as Taurus rules the throat and voice. You now begin to explore your sensual and sexual proclivities. We are tactile and lustful with Mars in Taurus. Like Aries, the bull must answer to biology’s finest call; we’ve got a one-track mind come springtime, no different from any of the other animals with whom we share this lovely planet. Mars in Taurus draws us to more passive affairs such as leisurely walks, cooking, sun bathing and bonding with cats ^___^ Imbalanced Mars in Taurus may manifest as over indulgence, particularly with vices such as drugs and alcohol.
I expect that the pace of life will slow down a bit now, but not too much since we are indeed in the midst of Aries season. Because of this, physical energy levels will probably remain high. Instead of struggling to get out of bed, we may struggle to go with the flow. One karmic lesson for those who incarnate as bulls is letting go and surrendering to the unseen forces of the Universe. It’s time now to walk boldly down the trails cut by the ram.
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