Alright folks, buckle up, because today I’m diving into my messy, real-life experiment with the moon square mars aspect. It wasn’t all smooth sailing, let me tell you!
So, I started noticing this pattern in my life, right? When the moon and mars were squaring off in the sky, things just felt… intense. Arguments flared up, I was super impatient, and basically, I felt like a raw nerve walking around. I figured, “Hey, I’m a curious human, let’s track this and see what’s REALLY going on.”
First thing I did was download a decent astrology app – nothing fancy, just something that showed me the daily planetary positions. I marked the days when the moon was square mars in my calendar. I used a simple color-coding system: Red for “high intensity,” Yellow for “moderate,” and Green for “relatively chill.”
Next, I started journaling. Every day, I’d jot down a few notes about my mood, my energy levels, and any significant events that happened. Did I snap at the barista? Red day. Did I have a surprisingly productive and assertive meeting? Also, possibly a red day, but with a little star next to it indicating a positive outcome. Did I just binge-watch Netflix and eat popcorn? Probably a green day, or maybe a slightly guilty yellow day.
The first few weeks were a bit of a blur. I was just trying to get the hang of tracking everything consistently. There were definitely days where I forgot to journal, or where I was too caught up in the drama to even think about astrology. But I kept at it.
After about three months, I started to see some patterns emerge. Red days definitely clustered around the moon square mars dates. But here’s the kicker: it wasn’t a perfect correlation. Some days were totally fine, and other days, the intensity would hit a day or two before or after the actual aspect. That threw me for a loop!
So, I dug a little deeper. I started looking at the other planetary aspects that were happening on those days. Turns out, other influences were definitely playing a role. For example, if Venus was making a nice connection to the moon, it seemed to soften the mars square. If Saturn was adding its serious vibe, things felt even more restricted and frustrating.
I also noticed that my own personal chart played a huge part. If the moon or mars were hitting sensitive points in my chart, the effect was amplified. If they were just passing through, it was less noticeable.
Here’s a concrete example: There was one moon square mars day where I had a major blow-up with my partner. Total red day, right? But when I looked at the other aspects, I saw that Mercury was also retrograde (communication chaos!) and squaring my natal Venus (relationship challenges!). It was like a perfect storm of astrological angst. Knowing that helped me understand why I was feeling so triggered and gave me some space to breathe and react more mindfully.
What did I actually DO with all this info? Well, on those potentially “red” days, I tried to be extra mindful. I made sure to get enough sleep, I scheduled in some quiet time for myself, and I tried to avoid situations that I knew would be stressful. I also practiced a lot of deep breathing and tried to communicate my needs more clearly and calmly.
Did it always work? Heck no! There were still plenty of times when I lost my cool. But over time, I got better at recognizing the signs and managing my reactions. I started to see the moon square mars not as a curse, but as an opportunity to learn about my own triggers and develop more effective coping mechanisms.
Here’s the bottom line: Astrology isn’t a magic bullet. It’s a tool for self-awareness. Tracking the moon square mars was a messy, imperfect, but ultimately valuable experiment. It helped me understand my own emotional patterns and develop a little more compassion for myself on those intense days. Give it a try yourself, but remember to keep it real, keep it personal, and don’t take it too seriously!
