MARS PRE-RETROGRADE SHADOW is officially here. Calling in all: -...
ASTROELEANOR | Astrologer@astroeleanor
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Nov 07, 2026
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MARS PRE-RETROGRADE SHADOW is officially here. Calling in all:
- VIRGOS
- Leos
- Geminis
- Pisces
- Sagittarius
The next few months will show you where you've been wasting your time, tolerating things you shouldn't & putting effort into situations that aren't giving you much in return. And YES, this retrograde could bring frustration, conflict, delays & uncomfortable realizations. But YOU HAVE A SAY IN HOW THIS PLAYS OUT. You can keep reacting the same way and expecting different results, OR you can start being more intentional about what deserves your energy. Not every battle is yours to fight.
predictions for ALL 12 signs below.↓
- VIRGOS
- Leos
- Geminis
- Pisces
- Sagittarius
The next few months will show you where you've been wasting your time, tolerating things you shouldn't & putting effort into situations that aren't giving you much in return. And YES, this retrograde could bring frustration, conflict, delays & uncomfortable realizations. But YOU HAVE A SAY IN HOW THIS PLAYS OUT. You can keep reacting the same way and expecting different results, OR you can start being more intentional about what deserves your energy. Not every battle is yours to fight.
predictions for ALL 12 signs below.↓
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WHAT???
Yes girl, Mars Retrograde is coming in January 2027, but you’ll start feeling its energy in your life WAY before that. So be smarter about where you direct your energy.
• NOV 5, 2026 TO JAN 10, 2027: PRE-RETROGRADE SHADOW. Mars is still moving DIRECT, but pay attention to what starts happening NOW. You’ll find yourself dealing with the same themes again over the next few months.
• JAN 10 TO APR 1, 2027: MARS RETROGRADE. Mars officially stations retrograde in VIRGO before moving back into LEO on February 21. Mars represents our ambition, anger, courage, motivation & ability to take action. So you get to reconsider HOW you’re fighting for what you want, where your energy is going & whether your current strategy for success is working.
• APR 1 TO JUN 7, 2027: POST-RETROGRADE SHADOW. Mars is moving DIRECT again, think of this as your opportunity to do things DIFFERENTLY, make better decisions & put everything you've learned into practice.
Yes girl, Mars Retrograde is coming in January 2027, but you’ll start feeling its energy in your life WAY before that. So be smarter about where you direct your energy.
• NOV 5, 2026 TO JAN 10, 2027: PRE-RETROGRADE SHADOW. Mars is still moving DIRECT, but pay attention to what starts happening NOW. You’ll find yourself dealing with the same themes again over the next few months.
• JAN 10 TO APR 1, 2027: MARS RETROGRADE. Mars officially stations retrograde in VIRGO before moving back into LEO on February 21. Mars represents our ambition, anger, courage, motivation & ability to take action. So you get to reconsider HOW you’re fighting for what you want, where your energy is going & whether your current strategy for success is working.
• APR 1 TO JUN 7, 2027: POST-RETROGRADE SHADOW. Mars is moving DIRECT again, think of this as your opportunity to do things DIFFERENTLY, make better decisions & put everything you've learned into practice.
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♈ ARIES RISING
F*CKING ENJOY THE LIFE YOU WORK SO HARD FOR.
• PRE-SHADOW: November 5 to January 10. You're starting to notice how much of your time goes toward responsibilities VS things that make you HAPPY. Your priorities are changing, and something that used to excite you might not feel the same anymore. Pay attention to what motivates you.
• RETROGRADE: January 10 to April 1. Your relationship with productivity is being challenged. You can push yourself harder, but is that really going to solve the problem? As Mars returns to your 5H, you're being reminded that pleasure, romance & creativity aren't rewards you have to EARN through exhaustion.
• POST-SHADOW: April 1 to June 7. This is where you start making room for yourself again. You have an opportunity to become more intentional about your routines without abandoning the things that bring you joy. Being disciplined means knowing when to STOP too.
F*CKING ENJOY THE LIFE YOU WORK SO HARD FOR.
• PRE-SHADOW: November 5 to January 10. You're starting to notice how much of your time goes toward responsibilities VS things that make you HAPPY. Your priorities are changing, and something that used to excite you might not feel the same anymore. Pay attention to what motivates you.
• RETROGRADE: January 10 to April 1. Your relationship with productivity is being challenged. You can push yourself harder, but is that really going to solve the problem? As Mars returns to your 5H, you're being reminded that pleasure, romance & creativity aren't rewards you have to EARN through exhaustion.
• POST-SHADOW: April 1 to June 7. This is where you start making room for yourself again. You have an opportunity to become more intentional about your routines without abandoning the things that bring you joy. Being disciplined means knowing when to STOP too.
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♉ TAURUS RISING
STOP MAKING YOURSELF SMALL TO KEEP PPL COMFORTABLE.
• PRE-SHADOW: November 5 to January 10. You will become more aware of the difference between what’s familiar AND what makes you happy. Your desires are becoming harder to ignore, esp. if you've been prioritizing everyone else's comfort over your own.
• RETROGRADE: January 10 to April 1. You're reconsidering what you want from love, pleasure & the things you create. Then Mars activates your 4H, bringing your attention toward your emotions & family. You might realize that some of your current choices are still influenced by expectations you grew up with, but you're allowed to want something DIFFERENT.
• POST-SHADOW: April 1 to June 7. You're learning how have security without limiting yourself. The more comfortable you become expressing your needs, the easier it gets to pursue the things you want. You don't have to choose between stability and happiness!!
STOP MAKING YOURSELF SMALL TO KEEP PPL COMFORTABLE.
• PRE-SHADOW: November 5 to January 10. You will become more aware of the difference between what’s familiar AND what makes you happy. Your desires are becoming harder to ignore, esp. if you've been prioritizing everyone else's comfort over your own.
• RETROGRADE: January 10 to April 1. You're reconsidering what you want from love, pleasure & the things you create. Then Mars activates your 4H, bringing your attention toward your emotions & family. You might realize that some of your current choices are still influenced by expectations you grew up with, but you're allowed to want something DIFFERENT.
• POST-SHADOW: April 1 to June 7. You're learning how have security without limiting yourself. The more comfortable you become expressing your needs, the easier it gets to pursue the things you want. You don't have to choose between stability and happiness!!
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♊ GEMINI RISING
SPEAK YOUR GODD*MN MIND.
• PRE-SHADOW: November 5 to January 10. You're becoming more conscious of how you communicate with people you're close to. You've been keeping certain opinions to yourself. or avoiding conversations because you don't want to create tension. Well, you’ll learn that silence isn't always the answer.
• RETROGRADE: January 10 to April 1. Your personal life + emotional security are taking up al of your attention. When Mars activates your 3H at the end of February, you’ll find yourself revisiting things you previously struggled to express. The challenge is learning how to be DIRECT without feeling like disagreements needs to become an argument.
• POST-SHADOW: April 1 to June 7. You approach conversations with more confidence & less defensiveness. You're realizing that communicating your boundaries doesn't make you difficult. And being understood by everyone isn't a requirement for standing by your decisions.
SPEAK YOUR GODD*MN MIND.
• PRE-SHADOW: November 5 to January 10. You're becoming more conscious of how you communicate with people you're close to. You've been keeping certain opinions to yourself. or avoiding conversations because you don't want to create tension. Well, you’ll learn that silence isn't always the answer.
• RETROGRADE: January 10 to April 1. Your personal life + emotional security are taking up al of your attention. When Mars activates your 3H at the end of February, you’ll find yourself revisiting things you previously struggled to express. The challenge is learning how to be DIRECT without feeling like disagreements needs to become an argument.
• POST-SHADOW: April 1 to June 7. You approach conversations with more confidence & less defensiveness. You're realizing that communicating your boundaries doesn't make you difficult. And being understood by everyone isn't a requirement for standing by your decisions.
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♋ CANCER RISING
YOUR TIME, ENERGY & KNOWLEDGE HAVE VALUE. ACT LIKE IT.
• PRE-SHADOW: November 5 to January 10. You're becoming more aware of what you give, compared to what you receive. This isn't exclusively about money tho. It's also connected to the time you spend explaining yourself, helping others & taking on responsibilities that don't necessarily benefit you.
• RETROGRADE: January 10 to April 1. Be intentional about how you use your words. As Mars moves backwards into your 2H, you’ll heavily focus on your resources and self-worth. Are you asking for what you deserve, or have you gotten comfortable accepting whatever is offered?
• POST-SHADOW: April 1 to June 7. You will start making decisions from a stronger sense of personal value. This is a good time to reconsider where your resources go & become more confident expressing your expectations. STOP treating your contributions like they're insignificant.
YOUR TIME, ENERGY & KNOWLEDGE HAVE VALUE. ACT LIKE IT.
• PRE-SHADOW: November 5 to January 10. You're becoming more aware of what you give, compared to what you receive. This isn't exclusively about money tho. It's also connected to the time you spend explaining yourself, helping others & taking on responsibilities that don't necessarily benefit you.
• RETROGRADE: January 10 to April 1. Be intentional about how you use your words. As Mars moves backwards into your 2H, you’ll heavily focus on your resources and self-worth. Are you asking for what you deserve, or have you gotten comfortable accepting whatever is offered?
• POST-SHADOW: April 1 to June 7. You will start making decisions from a stronger sense of personal value. This is a good time to reconsider where your resources go & become more confident expressing your expectations. STOP treating your contributions like they're insignificant.
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♌ LEO RISING
YOU DON'T HAVE TO PROVE YOUR WORTH TO ANYONE.
• PRE-SHADOW: November 5 to January 10. You're becoming increasingly aware of how you've changed. Things you used to tolerate will start irritating you, and you may feel a stronger desire to take control of your life. The question is: whether your decisions reflect what YOU want, or what you think you're supposed to be.
• RETROGRADE: January 10 to April 1. Your relationship with money, security & self-worth takes the spotlight now. Then Mars re-activates YOUR 1H, and suddenly you're looking at yourself & seeing your progress. You might feel frustrated with it tho, but don't confuse being dissatisfied with being unsuccessful. You’re learning that you can change direction, without dismissing everything you've accomplished.
• POST-SHADOW: April 1 to June 7. You're moving forward with a better understanding of your priorities. You’ll make choices that support your independence & become more comfortable taking up space. You don't need to become someone else to deserve MORE.
YOU DON'T HAVE TO PROVE YOUR WORTH TO ANYONE.
• PRE-SHADOW: November 5 to January 10. You're becoming increasingly aware of how you've changed. Things you used to tolerate will start irritating you, and you may feel a stronger desire to take control of your life. The question is: whether your decisions reflect what YOU want, or what you think you're supposed to be.
• RETROGRADE: January 10 to April 1. Your relationship with money, security & self-worth takes the spotlight now. Then Mars re-activates YOUR 1H, and suddenly you're looking at yourself & seeing your progress. You might feel frustrated with it tho, but don't confuse being dissatisfied with being unsuccessful. You’re learning that you can change direction, without dismissing everything you've accomplished.
• POST-SHADOW: April 1 to June 7. You're moving forward with a better understanding of your priorities. You’ll make choices that support your independence & become more comfortable taking up space. You don't need to become someone else to deserve MORE.
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♍ VIRGO RISING
YOU CAN'T KEEP IGNORING YOUR NEEDS AND EXPECT TO FEEL FULFILLED.
• PRE-SHADOW: November 5 to January 10. You’ll notice how much energy you've been spending on things you don't even WANT to do anymore. There's a growing awareness of your limits, especially when it comes to expectations you've placed on yourself.
• RETROGRADE: January 10 to April 1. With Mars retrograde in YOUR 1H, you're reconsidering your identity, priorities & how you respond to frustration. When Mars activates your 12H, you’ll acknowledge what you've been suppressing.
• POST-SHADOW: April 1 to June 7. You're beginning to understand yourself without being so critical of where you are in life. As Mars goes direct in Virgo, you have another opportunity to make changes that reflect your needs. You can hold yourself accountable WITHOUT constantly being hard on yourself.
YOU CAN'T KEEP IGNORING YOUR NEEDS AND EXPECT TO FEEL FULFILLED.
• PRE-SHADOW: November 5 to January 10. You’ll notice how much energy you've been spending on things you don't even WANT to do anymore. There's a growing awareness of your limits, especially when it comes to expectations you've placed on yourself.
• RETROGRADE: January 10 to April 1. With Mars retrograde in YOUR 1H, you're reconsidering your identity, priorities & how you respond to frustration. When Mars activates your 12H, you’ll acknowledge what you've been suppressing.
• POST-SHADOW: April 1 to June 7. You're beginning to understand yourself without being so critical of where you are in life. As Mars goes direct in Virgo, you have another opportunity to make changes that reflect your needs. You can hold yourself accountable WITHOUT constantly being hard on yourself.
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♎ LIBRA RISING
NOT EVERY CONNECTION IS MEANT TO FOLLOW YOU INTO YOUR NEXT CHAPTER.
• PRE-SHADOW: November 5 to January 10. You're becoming more conscious of the people you surround yourself with. Some friendships or social environments won’t feel as fulfilling as they once did. And you're also realizing that some of your long-term goals have changed.
• RETROGRADE: January 10 to April 1. You’ll feel a stronger need to retreat & have some privacy, esp. if you've been giving too much of yourself to others. When Mars retrogrades in your 11H, your start paying attention to your friendships, community & belonging. Are you maintaining certain connections because they're meaningful, or because you're afraid of disappointing people?
• POST-SHADOW: April 1 to June 7. You're learning to be more selective about where you invest your energy. This doesn't mean isolating yourself tho!! You just gotta understand that your time & attention are valuable. You deserve friendships where you can be YOURSELF, without managing everyone else's expectations.
NOT EVERY CONNECTION IS MEANT TO FOLLOW YOU INTO YOUR NEXT CHAPTER.
• PRE-SHADOW: November 5 to January 10. You're becoming more conscious of the people you surround yourself with. Some friendships or social environments won’t feel as fulfilling as they once did. And you're also realizing that some of your long-term goals have changed.
• RETROGRADE: January 10 to April 1. You’ll feel a stronger need to retreat & have some privacy, esp. if you've been giving too much of yourself to others. When Mars retrogrades in your 11H, your start paying attention to your friendships, community & belonging. Are you maintaining certain connections because they're meaningful, or because you're afraid of disappointing people?
• POST-SHADOW: April 1 to June 7. You're learning to be more selective about where you invest your energy. This doesn't mean isolating yourself tho!! You just gotta understand that your time & attention are valuable. You deserve friendships where you can be YOURSELF, without managing everyone else's expectations.
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♏ SCORPIO RISING
LOCK IN ON YOUR CAREER.
• PRE-SHADOW: November 5 to January 10. Your ambitions are becoming stronger & stronger. You’ll question whether your current career direction reflects your potential. At the same time, you're noticing how much your professional relationships + social connections influence the opportunities available to you.
• RETROGRADE: January 10 to April 1. You're reconsidering the people, goals & commitments you've attached yourself to. Then Mars activates your 10H, so you’re gonna re-consider how you approach success. Are you pursuing recognition because it matters to YOU, or because you feel pressured to prove yourself? You can be ambitious and NOT make every setback a personal failure.
• POST-SHADOW: April 1 to June 7. You're gaining a clearer sense of what you want to accomplish & who can support you along the way. This is your opportunity to be more strategic, instead of simply working harder and hoping for the results you want. Work smarter, not harder, that’s the whole point. Your energy is too valuable to spend chasing goals you no longer believe in.
LOCK IN ON YOUR CAREER.
• PRE-SHADOW: November 5 to January 10. Your ambitions are becoming stronger & stronger. You’ll question whether your current career direction reflects your potential. At the same time, you're noticing how much your professional relationships + social connections influence the opportunities available to you.
• RETROGRADE: January 10 to April 1. You're reconsidering the people, goals & commitments you've attached yourself to. Then Mars activates your 10H, so you’re gonna re-consider how you approach success. Are you pursuing recognition because it matters to YOU, or because you feel pressured to prove yourself? You can be ambitious and NOT make every setback a personal failure.
• POST-SHADOW: April 1 to June 7. You're gaining a clearer sense of what you want to accomplish & who can support you along the way. This is your opportunity to be more strategic, instead of simply working harder and hoping for the results you want. Work smarter, not harder, that’s the whole point. Your energy is too valuable to spend chasing goals you no longer believe in.
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♐ SAGITTARIUS RISING
CHANGING YOUR MIND DOESN'T MEAN YOU'VE FAILED.
• PRE-SHADOW: November 5 to January 10. You're thinking more seriously about your future and what you want your life to look like. Your beliefs, ambitions, or understanding of success are all evolving. Something you once felt certain about may no longer seem as obvious.
• RETROGRADE: January 10 to April 1. You’re reconsidering your career direction. You’ll question whether the path you're following is worth the effort you're putting into it. When Mars goes retrograde in your 9H, you’ll revisit your vision of the future: WHAT do you want it to look like? You don't have to keep pursuing something simply cause you've already invested time in it.
• POST-SHADOW: April 1 to June 7. You're becoming more intentional about what you're working toward + you’ll have a clearer sense of your values, which helps you approach your ambitions with purpose.
CHANGING YOUR MIND DOESN'T MEAN YOU'VE FAILED.
• PRE-SHADOW: November 5 to January 10. You're thinking more seriously about your future and what you want your life to look like. Your beliefs, ambitions, or understanding of success are all evolving. Something you once felt certain about may no longer seem as obvious.
• RETROGRADE: January 10 to April 1. You’re reconsidering your career direction. You’ll question whether the path you're following is worth the effort you're putting into it. When Mars goes retrograde in your 9H, you’ll revisit your vision of the future: WHAT do you want it to look like? You don't have to keep pursuing something simply cause you've already invested time in it.
• POST-SHADOW: April 1 to June 7. You're becoming more intentional about what you're working toward + you’ll have a clearer sense of your values, which helps you approach your ambitions with purpose.
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♑ CAPRICORN RISING
YOU’RE TAKING BACK YOUR POWER.
• PRE-SHADOW: November 5 to January 10. You're becoming more aware of how your resources, responsibilities & commitments are connected to other people. Also, your beliefs about what's possible for your future are changing. You want more independence, but that requires understanding which parts of you are still tied to other people (and how to sever those ties).
• RETROGRADE: January 10 to April 1. You're reconsidering what you believe, what you're working toward & whether your commitments are worth maintaining. When Mars activates your 8H, you’ll heal and work through any issues of trust, vulnerability & shared resources (money, emotions, time). You can't control what other people do, but you CAN decide what you're willing to participate in.
• POST-SHADOW: April 1 to June 7. You're learning to make decisions with greater awareness of the long-term consequences. Independence doesn't mean refusing help or doing everything alone, ALL it means is knowing where your responsibilities begin & where someone else's END.
YOU’RE TAKING BACK YOUR POWER.
• PRE-SHADOW: November 5 to January 10. You're becoming more aware of how your resources, responsibilities & commitments are connected to other people. Also, your beliefs about what's possible for your future are changing. You want more independence, but that requires understanding which parts of you are still tied to other people (and how to sever those ties).
• RETROGRADE: January 10 to April 1. You're reconsidering what you believe, what you're working toward & whether your commitments are worth maintaining. When Mars activates your 8H, you’ll heal and work through any issues of trust, vulnerability & shared resources (money, emotions, time). You can't control what other people do, but you CAN decide what you're willing to participate in.
• POST-SHADOW: April 1 to June 7. You're learning to make decisions with greater awareness of the long-term consequences. Independence doesn't mean refusing help or doing everything alone, ALL it means is knowing where your responsibilities begin & where someone else's END.
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♒ AQUARIUS RISING
DON'T ABANDON YOURSELF TO KEEP THIS RELATIONSHIP.
• PRE-SHADOW: November 5 to January 10. You're noticing how you show up in your relationships. There’s a chance you've been compromising more than you're comfortable with, or you're realizing that your needs have changed.
• RETROGRADE: January 10 to April 1. You need to be honest with yourself about who you trust, how comfortable you feel being vulnerable with others & whether your shared responsibilities are actually being shared FAIRLY. When Mars re-activates your 7H, you’ll reconsider how you handle conflict with other people. Do you express your needs directly, or do you wait until frustration builds? Healthy relationships need room for TWO individuals to express their needs!
• POST-SHADOW: April 1 to June 7. You're developing a stronger understanding of what mutual respect looks like. This is an opportunity to establish clearer expectations without feeling guilty for having them. Love should never require you to become a smaller version of yourself.
DON'T ABANDON YOURSELF TO KEEP THIS RELATIONSHIP.
• PRE-SHADOW: November 5 to January 10. You're noticing how you show up in your relationships. There’s a chance you've been compromising more than you're comfortable with, or you're realizing that your needs have changed.
• RETROGRADE: January 10 to April 1. You need to be honest with yourself about who you trust, how comfortable you feel being vulnerable with others & whether your shared responsibilities are actually being shared FAIRLY. When Mars re-activates your 7H, you’ll reconsider how you handle conflict with other people. Do you express your needs directly, or do you wait until frustration builds? Healthy relationships need room for TWO individuals to express their needs!
• POST-SHADOW: April 1 to June 7. You're developing a stronger understanding of what mutual respect looks like. This is an opportunity to establish clearer expectations without feeling guilty for having them. Love should never require you to become a smaller version of yourself.
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♓ PISCES RISING
YOU CAN CARE ABOUT PEOPLE WITHOUT CARRYING EVERYTHING FOR THEM.
• PRE-SHADOW: November 5 to January 10. You’re seeing how your daily responsibilities affect your relationships right before your eyes. You’re gonna start noticing how often you put your own needs aside to keep your connections “running smoothly”. But how sustainable is that?
• RETROGRADE: January 10 to April 1. Baby. This is the moment you gotta restore balance in your relationships. You’ll need to communicate your expectations more clearly, or reconsider how much responsibility you're taking on. When Mars activates your 6H, your attention goes toward your habits, workload & well-being. You can't keep pouring energy into everyone else while neglecting yourself.
• POST-SHADOW: April 1 to June 7. You're learning to establish routines & boundaries that make your life more manageable. As Mars then transits through your 7H again, you’ll approach your relationships with a better understanding of what you need. Being dependable is a strength, but it shouldn't come at the expense of your own happiness.
YOU CAN CARE ABOUT PEOPLE WITHOUT CARRYING EVERYTHING FOR THEM.
• PRE-SHADOW: November 5 to January 10. You’re seeing how your daily responsibilities affect your relationships right before your eyes. You’re gonna start noticing how often you put your own needs aside to keep your connections “running smoothly”. But how sustainable is that?
• RETROGRADE: January 10 to April 1. Baby. This is the moment you gotta restore balance in your relationships. You’ll need to communicate your expectations more clearly, or reconsider how much responsibility you're taking on. When Mars activates your 6H, your attention goes toward your habits, workload & well-being. You can't keep pouring energy into everyone else while neglecting yourself.
• POST-SHADOW: April 1 to June 7. You're learning to establish routines & boundaries that make your life more manageable. As Mars then transits through your 7H again, you’ll approach your relationships with a better understanding of what you need. Being dependable is a strength, but it shouldn't come at the expense of your own happiness.