On June 17, Mars will leave the sign of Leo and enter the sign of Virgo. For most of its time in Virgo, Mars will be peregrine, except in the final degrees where it will have some minor essential dignity, being in its own Term. Therefore, for most of its time in Virgo, Mars will be peregrine, expressing a more difficult and unpleasant side when given the opportunity.
While in Leo, Mars, the natural ruler of raw energy, exhibited a more focused intensity. In Virgo, a mutable earth sign, Mars’ energy is channeled in multiple directions. The fiery nature of Mars in Virgo is less consistent, fluctuating in intensity, yet Mars’ actions are grounded in practicality due to Virgo’s earthy element. Now Mars becomes more practical.
As the Lesser Malefic, Mars signifies the more challenging aspects of life, such as violence, disruptions and wounds of all shorts. In Virgo, a loud-voiced sign, Mars gets a voice, expressing its sharp and penetrating quality verbally. Under Mercury’s disposition, Mars adopts an analytical approach. Let’s not forget Mars is the natural ruler of the scalpel, and under Mercury’s influence, the natural ruler of detail , analysis and expression, Mars can cut and penetrate through words. However, as Mars is peregrine in Virgo, this precision can become overly generalized, leading to exhaustion.
Virgo belongs to the humane signs and because of that, Mars’ aggression and hostility may surface in social interactions. A strong Mercury —ideally in Virgo, its domicile and exaltation—can temper Mars’ raw energy, bringing discipline and focus to its expression.
During Mars in Virgo, it is wise to focus your energy on no more than two critical tasks at a time to prevent burnout. This period is ideal for channeling Mars’ fiery nature into projects that yield tangible results and are rooted in practicality. Be mindful of your words, as Mars in Virgo can act like a sharp sword, causing harm through speech. By doing so, you can avoid unnecessary conflicts or misunderstandings and save valuable time. Practice patience to curb reactive tendencies, particularly in social interactions.
This transit also makes it easy to fall into the trap of over-analysis. Diving too deeply into details may create more complications than necessary. Due to Virgo’s mutable nature, Mars’ energy can lead to exhaustion. Balance periods of intense focus with moments of rest and relaxation to maintain equilibrium.
Use your assertiveness wisely, channeling the power of your voice without slipping into hostility or disputes. Since Virgo is ruled by Mercury, the planet of routines, this is a favorable time to direct Mars’ drive toward refining and enhancing daily habits and structured efforts.
Feautured Picture: Peruzzi Baldassarre,
Mercury and Mars (1481-1536)
The Classical Astrology 