Mars/Saturn Transits in February-March 2025

Starting from the beginning of February 2025, Retrograde Mars in Cancer forms a trine with Saturn in Pisces. From February 1, Mars retrograde (20.27 degrees of Cancer) is in trine to Saturn (17.25 degrees Pisces), making an exact trine (18 degrees Cancer) on February 7.

On that day, you may feel a sense of being reserved on one hand, while, on the other, experiencing a strong desire for self-improvement. This trait leads to a deep focus on building your self-confidence and expressing yourself. However, subconscious fears might sometimes hold you back from fully expressing your will, though this can be overcome. You possess excellent reasoning abilities, and your will is controlled and well-organized. Your main challenge is to work through your fears of self-expression, which will help you gain a deeper understanding of both yourself and others. Still in retrograde motion and in Cancer, Mars can bring unresolved issues from your past to the surface, which, under the influence of this transit, you have the ability to resolve. Additionally, some projects that were forgotten for a long time may suddenly obtain a new vision that you were not able to see before. This is a good time to reevaluate your plans and projects from your past.

Some family issues may become important. Take special care of your mother, especially if you live far. It's a good idea to call and, if you have the opportunity, visit her.

From February 21 to February 27, when Mars is stationary, symbolizes a time when your usual motivation, energy, and ability to take charge are deeply blocked, leaving you frustrated, stagnant, and unable to make headway on your goals. It’s as if you're caught in a rut, unable to push yourself forward, held back by both internal doubts and external barriers, creating a sense of being stuck or frozen in place.

Mars symbolizes our drive, motivation, and ability to take action. When it’s "stationary," it suggests a decrease in this natural energy.
Astrological influences: Several factors can contribute to this time, such as Mars being retrograde, placed in a sign where it’s considered weak (like Cancer), or forming difficult aspects with other planets, such as Saturn, which often represents obstacles, delays, or restrictions.
Possible manifestations:

• Trouble starting new projects or taking initiative
• Feeling stuck or indecisive, often overwhelmed by fear
• Procrastination or passivity taking over
• Internal tension or unresolved anger bubbling up
• A sense of powerlessness when facing challenges

How to Navigate Mars in Stationary:

• Self-Reflection: Take time to explore what’s causing your hesitation. Are there hidden fears or insecurities keeping you stuck? Understanding the root of your resistance can help you break through.
• Small, Steady Steps: Rather than pushing for big, instant results, focus on making small, manageable moves that gradually build momentum. Progress doesn’t have to be fast to be meaningful.
• Address Deeper Issues: If your stagnation is tied to emotional roadblocks, it might help to seek professional support, like therapy or counseling, to work through those underlying concerns.
• Strategic Planning: Use this pause to your advantage. This is the perfect time to think things through, plan carefully, and gather the information you need before taking bold action.

As I mentioned above, all negative features of that time will be emphasized by Saturn in Pisces, whose influence will be described later.

Since Mars changes direction from retrograde to direct on February 23, it usually takes three days for a planet to reach its original speed in motion. So, from February 27, Mars achieves its normal speed in direct motion and will keep trining with Saturn until May 2025, after changing signs on April 19, 2025.

Mars in Cancer trine Saturn in Pisces in 2025 marks a time when you can effectively channel your emotional energy (Mars in Cancer) with a disciplined and focused approach (Saturn in Pisces). This alignment helps you address personal matters with responsibility and dedication, fostering emotional healing and positive transformations, particularly within your home and family life.
Key aspects of this alignment:

• Emotional motivation: Mars in Cancer amplifies your emotions, connecting you to your deep needs and desires related to family, home, and security.
• Structured action: The trine to Saturn in Pisces brings a sense of order and discipline, allowing you to direct your emotional energy into constructive actions and meaningful commitments.

You tend to be reserved and have a strong desire for self-improvement. This trait leads to a deep focus on building your self-confidence and expressing yourself. However, subconscious fears might sometimes hold you back from fully expressing your will, though this can be overcome. You possess excellent reasoning abilities, and your will is controlled and well-organized. Your main challenge is to work through your fears of self-expression, which will help you gain a deeper understanding of both yourself and others.

Focus Areas During This Time:

• Addressing Emotional Needs: Take time to reflect on your emotional health and recognize where you need to focus on self-care.
• Taking Responsible Action: Channel your emotional energy into making positive changes within your home or family life, but approach it with thoughtfulness and organization.
• Compassionate Communication: Engage in open, honest dialogue with loved ones, practicing empathy and understanding.
• Personal Boundaries: Be aware of your emotional boundaries and take the necessary steps to enforce them when needed.

The major benefit of this transit is the granting of patience and willingness to do and execute difficult tasks. In this transit, sometimes the poorly controlled energy of Mars can be curbed by the steady, firm energy of Saturn. In this astrological combination, Saturn, like an old teacher, forces you to do a very difficult task and makes you put all your efforts and concentration into finishing it. The possible burst of energy that comes under the influence of this transit can be erratic and impulsive, and Saturn puts it under control in an organized way.

Saturn doesn’t demand your work be perfect; it's satisfied with the demands of the day.

The other good aspect of this transit is that if you face a difficult time, it gives you the power and willingness at that moment to cope with your situation, no matter how difficult it becomes. Intellectual or physical work that requires great attention and concentration on details is favored under this transit. Intricate work requiring mathematical skills, fine detailed artwork, and work with metal and stone are good examples of work that could be successful under this transit.

Do your job carefully with full attention to detail because, due to the shortness of this transit, you most likely will not have an opportunity to do the same task twice.

At your work, try to set your goal modestly and carefully define it. You need to know exactly what you want and will be able to get it. Be very practical and ask questions such as: “How useful is it?” or “What good is it?”

This transit will, however, help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself. The keen attention to detail that defines your perspective right now will allow you to see both yourself and your reactions with great clarity.