Summary: <br> In episode 70 astrologers Nick Dagan Best and Austin Coppock join the show to talk about Mars retrograde periods and their significance in astrology.<br> In particular was focus in on understanding the upcoming Mars retrograde period in Sagittarius and Scorpio that is set to begin in April of 2016.<br> Below you will find the show notes, followed by links to download or stream the recording:<br> Episode Outline<br> Some of the topics we touched on during the course of the episode include:<br> <br> * What does Mars signify?<br> * What does it mean when a planet or Mars in particular goes retrograde?<br> * Mars retrograde from an astronomical standpoint.<br> <br> * How frequently does it occur?<br> * How long does it last?<br> * What are the important points during a retrograde cycle?<br> <br> <br> * Shadow periods.<br> * Retrograde cycles repeating in 15 year increments.<br> * How are retrograde cycles applied to natal charts in practice?<br> * What makes a chart more responsive to Mars retro than another?<br> * Things unique to this particular retrograde in Sagittarius/Scorpio.<br> <br> * Stations RX April 17 at 8 Sagittarius, near the fixed star Antares.<br> * Opposition May 21/22 at 1/2 Sagittarius. Coincides with full Moon in Sag.<br> <br> * Mercury also stations direct in Taurus then.<br> * May 27 Mars Rx ingress into Scorpio<br> <br> <br> * Stations direct at 23 Scorpio June 29.<br> <br> <br> * Past examples.<br> * Famous figures.<br> * Some tips for further study of Mars retro periods.<br> <br> Listen to This Episode<br> You can either play this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your computer by using the buttons below:<br>
