Weekly Horoscope: Mars Goes Retrograde!

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Charlotte “Charly” King is a professional astrologer and author with three years as an associate member of The American Federation of Astrologers.

Born and raised in the UK, she is a proud American citizen, despite pouting about changing her blue hair back to brown because she wanted to be respectable at the interview.

Charly is a science nerd, obsessed with hacking health, prosperity & wellness using a retrospective look at astrological cycles in parallel with those of today. She finished her first book on emotional management in May 2019, (available December 22), while running a horoscope subscription service with daily astrological updates for all signs. Working more with tech developers on dating, wellness, and self-development apps, she has also been using metaphysics to provide algorithms for newcomers in the fin-tech arena and working alongside RNs to investigate health indicators in natal charts. Her favorite areas of astrology have fast become the stock market, health & medicine, and the world's general evolutionary progress.

Charly is the founder of The Horoscope Vault, a new online platform aimed at bringing the benefits of astrology to the public through educational courses and impartial, daily horoscopes.

Most of her time is spent looking at the stars and figuring out the changes that are coming, but in those rare moments when her feet are planted firmly on the ground, she likes to cook, clean, and enjoy the simple aspects of life with her husband and their differently-abled husky, Bean.

Mars retrograde in Leo promises a dynamic and transformative close to 2024, offering a unique chance to pause and recalibrate. This celestial event is known for stirring up passions and unveiling hidden frustrations. However below the surface, this cosmic shift invites us to reflect on how we assert ourselves for the greater good.

This astrological phase highlights themes of inner strength and creative energy, urging a pause in aggressive pursuits. Consider the following:

  • Evaluate leadership roles: Reflect on how you are experiencing power dynamics and assertiveness in personal and professional life.
  • Revisit creative projects: Past ideas resurface, offering a chance to revive a previous plan that had got lost. Fresh perspective is yours.
  • Practice ultimate patience: Avoid impulsive reactions. Focus on constructive dialogue when tricky situations show up.

The truth about Leo energy.

The lively energy of Leo thrives on self-expression, but during this retrograde this may appear to fall short. You dig deep to cultivate genuine confidence therefore can use this phase to:

  1. Strengthen inner resilience: Develop a sense of self worth without relying on external validation.
  2. Refine personal goals: Make sure your ambitions align with your core values and are not just fleeting passions.
  3. Reassess relationships: Identify imbalances where pride or ego may be creating friction.

2025 is just weeks away. Therefore, this two month retrograde will be carrying us into the New Year with its humble message. You can prepare by signing up for the Astrology of 2025 Webinar for your zodiac sign. The early bird registration is open for one week. Find your 2025 horoscope link at the end.

This Weeks Horoscope Forecast

Aries Horoscope (Born March 21-April 19)

Expect your popularity to soar bringing opportunities for collaboration, holiday party invites, events, and gatherings with friends. You may encounter some intriguing new prospects, romantic or otherwise depending on your current circumstances. Overall, your social life could lead to an exciting connection.

Taurus Horoscope (Born April 20-May 20)

If exhaustion has crept in, take it as a cue to slow down. Instead of forcing things to go your way, accept where you are, make peace with your current reality, and you’ll find clarity and answers to questions you never thought would get answered.

Gemini Horoscope (Born May 21-June 20)

A memory from the past may surface repeatedly this week, pulling your attention away from the present. Instead of getting lost in it, take time to ground yourself and reconnect with your body. through mindful movement, exercise, or simply being still, staying rooted in the present will help you refocus.

Cancer Horoscope (Born June 21-July 22)

This week offers a lesson in accountability. If a disagreement or obstacle arises at work or in your personal life, reflect on your role in the situation. Balance self-awareness with compassion by recognizing that while you control your own actions, other factors of life are beyond your influence. Don’t stress the things that you cannot control.

Leo Horoscope (Born July 23-August 22)

Mars retrograde in your sign may start testing your patience this week through some tricky situations. you could find yourself in a tense conversation with others pressuring you, or you feel the urge to make a snap decision. Avoid reacting defensively or impulsively, because the choices you make now—especially those made in haste—could lead to complications by the year’s end. take this week slowly.

Virgo Horoscope (Born August 23 – September 22)

while you’ll always enjoy the company of true loved ones, this week you may find yourself needing to leave gatherings earlier than usual or  having to put effort into carving out moments of solitude. Spend more time on your own, Whether it’s with a good book or your pet friends, make sure to give yourself the space to recharge and reflect in peace.

Libra Horoscope (Born September 23 – October 22)

This week, if a friend or colleague hasn’t been contributing fairly, you may need to be uncomfortably direct in addressing the issue. It’s important to express your concerns openly, even if it feels awkward, to make sure that everyone is on the same page and responsibilities are balanced.

Scorpio Horoscope (Born October 23-November 21)

If everything has been speeding ahead, be ready to downshift this week. A major project may unexpectedly slow down, but if you can put aside any sensation of disappointment, you might find a sense of relief. Use this unexpected pause to refine your goals and reassess your approach moving forward.

Sagittarius Horoscope (Born November 22-December 21)

This week calls for thoughtful communication and patience, there’s a risk your words could be misunderstood or blown out of proportion. So reflect before speaking or acting. If a situation feels sensitive, consider expressing yourself via text or email. Which will give you the opportunity to craft your message carefully reviewing it a few times to ensure your delivery is clear and precise.

Capricorn Horoscope (Born December 22 – January 19)

It’s time to reevaluate how you manage your responsibilities. Finding the right balance between control and flexibility. Don’t be scared to more forcefully delegate tasks to others this week – tell them what you  want and need them to do, particularly those people you know can handle doing a little extra. Collaboration is key—and someone else in your life is capable of taking on more, to lighten your load and help you avoid burnout.

Aquarius Horoscope (Born January 20 – February 18)

it’s important to remind yourself that doubts or delays in your plans, aren’t the end of the world.  Especially this week when things may feel like they’re moving backward. This is just an opportunity to refine your goals and adjust your approach. Trust the process, even if progress feels slower than you would like

Pisces Horoscope (Born February 19 – March 20)

This week may prompt you to revisit your health. You might experience changes in your mobility and or energy levels that require you to adjust your exercise regimen or pay more attention to your diet and lifestyle. It’s a good time to reflect on your physical well-being and make changes to habits that haven’t been serving you well.

Preparing for 2025!

The Horoscope Vault astrology readings has created a 1 hour webinar for each zodiac sign detailing the forecast for 2025. The download is easy to use for astrology followers of all levels and includes:

  • Major astrological dates
  • Full and New Moons + their meaning!
  • Monthly themes + quarterly outlooks
  • Best and worst days for sign
  • Retrograde notations such as Mercury, Venus, Mars PLUS the outer planets too. 

Delivery of your webinar order is set as December 29th. Sign up here for your 2025 zodiac forecast by clicking your sign below.

Aries | Taurus | Gemini | Cancer | Leo | Virgo |

Libra | Scorpio | Sagittarius | Capricorn | Aquarius | Pisces

*your order will be taken via Paypal and delivered December 29th 2024*

Charlotte “Charly” King is a professional astrologer and author with three years as an associate member of The American Federation of Astrologers. Born and raised in the UK, she is a proud American citizen, despite pouting about changing her blue hair back to brown because she wanted to be respectable at the interview. Charly is a science nerd, obsessed with hacking health, prosperity & wellness using a retrospective look at astrological cycles in parallel with those of today. She finished her first book on emotional management in May 2019, (available December 22), while running a horoscope subscription service with daily astrological updates for all signs. Working more with tech developers on dating, wellness, and self-development apps, she has also been using metaphysics to provide algorithms for newcomers in the fin-tech arena and working alongside RNs to investigate health indicators in natal charts. Her favorite areas of astrology have fast become the stock market, health & medicine, and the world's general evolutionary progress. Charly is the founder of The Horoscope Vault, a new online platform aimed at bringing the benefits of astrology to the public through educational courses and impartial, daily horoscopes. Most of her time is spent looking at the stars and figuring out the changes that are coming, but in those rare moments when her feet are planted firmly on the ground, she likes to cook, clean, and enjoy the simple aspects of life with her husband and their differently-abled husky, Bean.

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