This autumn is shaping up to be anything but calm, as it brings a whirlwind of cosmic events that could deeply affect our personal lives, relationships, and emotional well-being. Starting on September 4th, Mars enters the sign of Cancer, where it will remain unusually long—until the end of April. This extended stay will emphasize issues related to home, family, and relationships, with many couples likely to face power struggles and dominance battles.
The reason behind this extended Mars transit lies in its retrograde loop, which will occur in the signs of Cancer and Leo. Instead of its usual month-long journey, Mars will take nine months to cover this path, requiring us all to muster patience. For Aries and Libra, this marks the beginning of a significant new cycle in relationships and family life.
Mars represents our will and the application of energy, and in the sign of Cancer, this planet drives us to fight for comfort, security, and family values. However, Mars in Cancer feels out of place—this gentle and intuitive sign makes Mars hyper-emotional.
The intensity of anger, passion, and emotional turmoil will peak during the opposition of Pluto and Mars. This aspect symbolizes a clash between two powerful forces, representing obligations and order on one side and emotional drive on the other.
On September 18th, for the first time in nine years, we will experience an eclipse in Pisces, marking the start of the autumn eclipse corridor. This event will likely trigger emotional upheavals for many, with feelings of injustice or harshness from higher powers. However, these experiences will be orchestrated by Saturn, shattering illusions of grandeur and self-importance. Many relationships may come to an end, with one party experiencing a profound emotional downfall.
A week after the second eclipse in Libra on October 2nd, Jupiter will begin its retrograde motion. By October 9th, Jupiter will enter Gemini, revisiting relationships or situations that may have started in May. This could mean renewed negotiations related to work, travel, or a return to studies you briefly engaged in over the summer.
As autumn draws to a close, Scorpio’s influence will plunge us into energies of crisis and intensity like never before. From November 1st to 4th, the opposition of Pluto in Capricorn and Mars in Cancer will create a feeling of being torn between obligations and intense emotional attachment—love triangles will be a relevant issue for many couples. The season will end with a strict Full Moon in Taurus on November 15th, forcing us to make important financial decisions, whether they involve buying or selling something valuable.
This autumn promises to be a time of significant challenges and transformations, with the potential for deep personal growth if we navigate these intense energies with awareness and care.