After a long slow Autumn of Mars moving through Cancer and now Leo, the fourth planet from the sun will now station retrograde on December 6th 2024. Mars is the planet which represents passion, inspiration, energy and sex drive. Your Mars placement can tell you a lot about how you love and like to be loved on, so how will this backwards shift of the red planet affect your horizontal life? How will Mars retrograde affect your sex drive?
What Your Zodiac Sign Says About Your Sexual Preferences
Pluto in Aquarius
We can’t talk about this Mars retrograde without acknowledging the fact that Pluto will be in opposition to it the entire time. Pluto also just made an epic move into Aquarius on November 19th! Pluto, being the object farthest away from the Sun (that we work with in astrology), takes the longest time to move between the signs. It was in Capricorn since 2008 and will remain in Aquarius for 20 years.
Mars stations retrograde in Leo opposite the new Pluto in Aquarius. This is an energy of wanting to accomplish a lot, yet struggling to fill the gap between intention and action. This can cause a lot of frustration and leave you feeling restless.
Mars Retrograde Effect on Aries’ Sex
Ever exciting Aries Mars, you should have no problems with your sex drive for these next few months. You’ll be filled with the usual passion through December. On January 6th Mars egresses back into Cancer, which may only amp up the intensity of your carnal desires. Sexual teasing will be extra exciting at this time.
Taurus Mars
If you don’t have any partners to play with you’ll find yourself bursting with sexual energy these next few weeks. When in doubt, go solo and use a toy! On January 6th Mars moves back into Cancer, where it was this September and October. Expect some of those sexual themes to come back into play while Mars trudges along in Cancer until April 17th.
Gemini Mars
You’ll be feeling passionate and inspired while Mars is in Leo in December. On January 6th it will move back into Cancer, which could dull your sexual urges. Mars was in Cancer in September and October of 2024, so think back to your sex life at that time for more clues about what kind of energy to expect.
Cancer Mars
Leo Mars–retrograde or not–isn’t an energy that affects you much. However, Mars will retrograde back into Cancer on January 6th. When it does that you’ll be feeling inspired and energized once again. You can expect your sex drive to be heightened for the rest of winter since Mars won’t enter Leo again until April 17th.
Leo Mars
Mars stationing retrograde in the same sign as your Mars is a big deal. Especially with Pluto lingering opposite your natal Mars for most of the year! You’ll have all the desire and yet it will feel like there is a big wall in your way blocking you from satiating said desire. Instead of sulking, figure out if there’s another way to get past this wall. Speaking from the heart is always going to be your best bet, both in bed and in life.
Mars Retrograde Effect on Virgo’s Sex
You’ll be feeling less than sexy these next few weeks while Mars is retrograde in Leo. Once it egresses back into Cancer on January 6th you’ll start to feel like your old self again. Well, at least a little bit. You can expect your sex drive, and drive in general, to be quite low during this Mars retrograde transit. Take this time to rest and recharge, I know you need it!
Libra Mars
Sex takes the forefront while Mars is in Leo through the end of the year. Things only heat up once it moves back into Cancer on January 6th. However, if you are in a relationship that isn’t working, that will become abundantly clear over the next few weeks. Dump them and explore your sexual options this winter instead!
Scorpio Mars
You’ll be feeling sexually charged with no place to go when Mars stations retrograde in Leo on December 6th. If you have a willing sexual partner you may want to play around with new types of arousal. Be careful, because the play partner you pick may accidentally end up becoming a serious romantic partner in the new year–choose wisely.
Sagittarius Mars
Life will feel full of potential while Mars is in Leo. Sex will be fun, maybe even a little dangerous (in a good way). However, it moves into Cancer again on January 6th. This may take the pep out of your step a bit and slow down all your plans. It’ll take a lot more effort to get you into the bedroom while Mars stays in Cancer through April 17th.
Capricorn Mars
Mars’ retrograde in Leo doesn’t impact your Capricorn Mars very much, but it will egress back into Cancer on January 6th. Mars will be in Cancer until April 17th, so expect frustrations and delays in all aspects of life. Sex may be a great way to let off some steam, actually. You would do well to lean in heavily to sub/dom themes at this time.
Aquarius Mars
While Mars is in Leo you’ll be feeling less than sexy. You may prefer to play alone (sex!) until January 6th when Mars retrogrades back into Cancer. If you have a romantic partner it’s very likely that you will feel you have outgrown this relationship. This could be because you meet someone new who totally rocks your world. If so, trust the journey and ride the ride!
Pisces Mars
Mars retrograde will be a very sexually charged time for you, whether it’s in Leo or Cancer. In fact, since Mars stations direct on February 24th in Cancer and then enters into Leo on April 17th, this is going to be a very sexy couple of months for you! Whether it’s solo or with a partner, the more orgasms you have these next few months, the better!
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