They move round and around elliptical orbits, constantly in precisely the exact same direction. Nevertheless out of a terrestrial angle, it seems that at particular phases in each planet's orbit, in regards to a standstill, then goes backward for a span of months or weeks, and ultimately begins going forwards again.

Astrologers think that if a planet goes retrograde you will find some very real consequences, which are linked using its symbolism.

By way of instance, if Mercury, the planet of communication, goes awry, messages may get lost and transportation systems can allow us down.

When Mars goes awry, we must consider concerning energy, dynamism and assertion. It can be tricky to maintain ourselves, and we ought to avoid taking important initiatives, particularly concerning rivalry and conflict.

It follows that below a retrograde Mars we ought to avoid initiating suits, or undertaking any kind of aggressive activity.

Mars is also about sport, and athletic activities taking place when Mars is retrograde could be unsatisfactory or even harmful.

In precisely the exact same time Mars is the world of man sexuality, and while Mars is retrograde a guy's sexual performance might be under par, particularly if he's sleeping with somebody for the very first time.

So far as time scale is worried, Mars goes retrograde for approximately two and a half a year, every couple of decades.

Next time it went was December 20 2009 plus it remains retrograde until March 10 2010.

Even though Mars is retrograde it is a fantastic time to conserve our energy and also to take a rest from the disagreements and conflicts of daily life. We should not feel that we must be out ahead, taking large scale initiatives. Rather we ought to wait and see. And then, once the retrograde phase comes to an end, we are going to be prepared and fresh - and we will have an exceptional prospect of becoming effective within our different endeavours.