Mars — our planet of will, energy, sexuality, and action, getting it done and getting it on — is at long last going direct.

Winter tends to take a toll on your motivation, passion and inner drive anyway, but it certainly hasn’t helped that Mars, the planet of action, energy, sex drive and anger, has been retrograde since December 6.

Have you been feeling like you're swimming through molasses? Or worse—like you're emotionally marooned on an island of nostalgia, frustration, and unfinished business? Blame Mars retrograde in Cancer.

You probably don’t need a recap, but let’s take a look at some of what’s happened since reckless Mars turned retrograde on Dec. 6, 2024, first in Leo, the sign of royals and