Mars enters Virgo

Mars enters Virgo

Mars is in Virgo from November 25, 2026-February 21, 2027 (and later: May 14 to July 15, 2027).

In Virgo, Mars is somewhat of a workhorse. We have a passion for details, as well as a need to do the right thing at just the right time under this influence. The satisfaction of a job well done is one of our greatest incentives now. We are more precise and concerned about performance.

Mars in Virgo

We’re more exacting and concerned with correctness and details in our work, output, or efforts during this cycle. It’s a time of greater caution, skepticism, and discipline. We tend to focus on details and plans, sometimes losing sight of the bigger picture.

During this transit, we may find ourselves more interested in health and nutrition. This can lead to a proactive approach to our well-being. The transit also encourages a perfectionistic or workaholic streak, pushing us to excel and master a particular skill. It highlights work with details or requiring precision, such as surgery, bookkeeping, crafts, and musical instruments. It also draws attention to the healing arts, and a keen interest in how things work, techniques, mechanics, and systems.

Be prepared for a time of potential irritability, tension, or nervousness during this transit. While attention to detail and technique is paramount, it’s important to be aware that our vision or confidence may suffer if we limit ourselves. This transit can also bring about competitive or inflamed situations with co-workers, work, routines, or healthcare.

Throughout this cycle, we hold ourselves to high standards and work diligently to be accurate, precise, and efficient. This commitment to excellence is a key theme during this period.

Mars transits Virgo longer than usual due to a retrograde Mars period

Note that Mars typically spends about two months in a sign, but this time around, it transits Virgo for longer, although in a divided way. This is due to an upcoming retrograde Mars cycle that divides its time between Virgo and Leo. Mars is retrograde from January 10th to April 1st 2027. Part of the retrograde cycle, Mars is in Virgo (Mars is retrograde in Virgo from January 10th to February 21st, 2027).