Mars in Pisces ♂ 2022
Artist: Jessica Foster
Apr 14 – May 24, 2022
With Mars in Aquarius since early March, we’ve seen that people are a bit more reactive than usual right now, to say the least. Aquarius is outspoken, sometimes volatile or unpredictable, forthright, defiant. And so much passion, mostly channeled into roiling political and humanitarian conflicts. Aquarius swings between ideals and conflicts, dreams and reality, visions and movements. Aquarius illuminates our interconnectedness, our interdependence, for better or worse. Mars in Aquarius asked us to get involved, speak up, show up.
Mars in Pisces is a new chapter, but it’s also the final chapter, the sweet surrender before the rebirth. Mars governs Aries, the first constellation in the zodiac, so he feels a bit out of his element in water sign Pisces at the end of the zodiac. Usually Mars is an active, competitive agent. With Mars in Pisces, the pace of life slows and flows in ephemeral spirals leading to nowhere. Pisces has no direction. Sometimes it just feels like we are writhing in a long, strange dream. In this subconscious dreamland, Pisces asks us to confront our addictions, denials, and spiritual blocks.
This is the essence of Pisces: deep sleep, regeneration, and reawakening (when Mars enters Aries in late May). Prepare for exceptionally vivid dreams. Pay close attention to these.
Mars in Pisces revitalizes our intuition and emotional/spiritual foundation. Progress during this cycle looks like softer, more sensitive interactions with the world. But be careful – Pisces lets all kinds of energies come in. Mars in Pisces will derail us with sudden mood swings, boredom, apathy, or fatigue. The key is spending lots of time alone – this is especially important for natives with this position. Every level of the mind and body needs extra fortification. From Susan Sontag’s As Consciousness is Harnessed to Flesh: Journals and Notebooks, 1964-1980: “Regenerative experiences: Plunge into the sea. The sun. An old city. Silence.”
With Mars in Pisces, life feels vague and nebulous. Our efforts will be thwarted by self-delusion and other mysterious, subterranean forces. It is more difficult to separate imagination from reality at this time. The head is cloudy, inner voices muffled. Regressive, addictive behaviors may resurface, or we may act recklessly or impulsively as the spirit wrestles with mighty, incurable restlessness. You may have an explosive confrontation with someone that seems to come “out of nowhere.” Negative outcomes include settling for something we don’t actually want; internalizing strong feelings rather than voicing them; and incorrect assumptions based on emotions/beliefs rather than logic/observation.
It is always wise to avoid alcohol during Pisces transits. Remaining immobile will weaken us to vices and circular thought patterns, so get out for lots of walks and bike rides. Drink plenty of water, eat lightly, and prepare for changes in your sleep schedule.
Apr 16: Full Moon in Libra
Apr 20: Taurus Season begins
Apr 30: New Moon Solar Eclipse in Taurus
May 10: Mercury Retrograde in Gemini begins + Jupiter enters Aries!
May 15: Full Moon Total Lunar Eclipse in Scorpio
May 20: Gemini Season begins
If you were born with Mars in Pisces, this transit is your Mars return. To find your personal Mars sign, click here.
Thank you for this! I love your writing style and the way you approach astrology. I also work in Montessori (I’m a teacher assistant), so just dropping by to say that finding a blog by someone who is into both Montessori and astrology inspires me. Have a nice day!
Hi Sorana, thanks for stopping by, and how wonderful that you teach Montessori too! Early childhood education is, in my opinion, the most important, impactful career on the planet, and Montessori is the best education we can possibly give our children. Take care and be well <3