Mars is stationing retrograde on 6th December, so in this episode of the Venus & Vesta evolutionary Astrology Podcast I had to look at some of the benefits of Mars going retrograde and how we can use this dynamic energy when it’s in slow motion and ideas such as:

• A look at the chart of the legendary artist Michelangelo and how he has the Mars opposition Pluto that is current in the sky now, and how we can like its intensity to the Hades Moon
• Michelangelo’s quote of seeing the angel within the rock and he just set it free by carving it out, as an analogy for our own experience of Mars going retrograde
• Pluto as the mirror of our shadow and potential addiction, bereavement, abandonment and trauma that we somehow get through to survive renewed
• Mars opposite Pluto as the grain of sand irritating us in order to grow from within, just like the pearl
• The next Mars Pluto opposition on New Year’s Day and what to look out for.
• Listening to the Health Wealth podcast and Mike Collins the sugar detox man and how Mars Retrograde is the perfect time to detox our blood whilst in Leo, and our emotional life whilst in Cancer, to come back renewed
• Mars Retrograde in Cancer and how it can help us face abandonment issues or lack of comfort or validation from childhood, and help us re-nurture ourselves
• How the global sugar trade and following humanity’s addiction was built on the Pluto in Capricorn destitution and slavery of others, and Pluto in Aquarius is a great time to learn to live free from these type of hidden addictions

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Ann-Louise Holland is a shamanic homeopath, herbalist, and astrologer. She teaches astrology along with Steiner-based anthroposophy, both of which are concerned with cultural events that bring about humanity's evolution and awareness to the soul's journey.

Venus & Vesta is a podcast about astrology for astrologers, monthly updates on the movements of the planets and asteroids, weekly detailed discussions, and aligning the stars with what is happening in the world. Interviews with astrologers and mystics who have book launches, interesting theories, special events such as eclipses, and celeb horoscopes.