February 23, 2025 — Mars stations direct today, restoring vitality, confidence, and momentum after months of retreat. The past weeks have carried a slow-burning intensity—frustration, delays, and an internal battle between impulse and restraint. Now, as Mars begins to propel forward, the air shifts. There’s a sense of release—and relief.

Yet, Mars is not at full speed. Like embers catching fire, the energy stirs before it blazes. This is the first exhale after stagnation, the first movement after a period of forced stillness. Buried desires resurface. The will to act returns—this time, with more sensitivity and heart.

But this is not about reckless motion. Mars has spent months retracing his steps, asking us to reconsider what we are fighting for and what we truly desire. Now, as he turns direct, we continue onward with greater clarity. The difference between impulse and true conviction is more apparent.

Mars in Leo reminded us that genuine action is an expression of the heart. As he stations direct in Cancer, the focus shifts to protection, devotion, and the sacred duty of care. This is a moment to reclaim courage, to take up space without hesitation—but with discernment. The fire must be tended with skill, applied with intelligence.

This is a major pivot point. What was stagnant now begins to shift as we claim the path ahead with intention and humanity. Fresh leadership is ready to rise after this strange, warped period of power struggles and uncertainty.

The road ahead isn’t linear. Two more retrogrades and two eclipses in March and April will further recalibrate our course. By May, June, and July, momentum will return in full force. This is not just about pushing through—it’s about leading others toward a new vision of life, love, and the world we are creating.

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