2026 will be ruled by Mars! Find out what the planet of action and courage promises for the new year and what its energies are
2025 was (was, no, still is) the year of Jupiter, the planet that symbolizes optimism, luck and expansion. 2026 will be the year of action because Mars is responsible for mood, with all its energy, vitality and boldness. But don’t worry, the reign of Mars only begins on March 20th. Unlike the solar year which begins on January 1st, the astrological calendar begins with the Sun’s entry into Aries and marks the beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere and autumn here in our Southern Hemisphere. The Martian influence lasts until March 19, 2027, when the year of the Sun begins.
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You and the new year
What are your vibes like for 2026? Do you want a quiet year, without many new things, or do you want a challenging year, with lots of action, with strength and courage to face and overcome challenges?
Those who bet on the second hypothesis were right, since Mars is the warrior planet, of struggle, of competitiveness, of physical and mental vitality. Those who dream of great goals are in the right year, because with Mars reigning in the sky, it is not the time to remain undecided, depending on other people or situations. You don’t lack the energy to chase your dreams.
However, as with everything in life there is a B-side, Mars also has its side and pressure, impulsiveness, recklessness, aggression and impatience will need to be managed. According to him, dealing with Martian energies is not a “papaya with honey and sugar”, that is, the planet brings highly positive influences to decide important issues and strive for success, whether in personal, professional, financial or love life. However, it also requires caution and restraint with the very impulsive and even quarrelsome side of the red planet, which rules Aries and is co-ruler of Scorpio.
Walk on Mars
Mars’ stay in each sign is approximately one month, 6 days and 10 hours, taking 397 days and 22 hours to travel the entire zodiac. This also gives it a sense of agility, as it will go through several signs during 2026.
In 2026 the year begins in Capricorn, mainly influencing professional matters. On January 23rd it enters Aquarius, promoting friendships, social life, innovations and people’s spirit of solidarity.
It spends the entire month of February in this position and on March 2 it arrives in Pisces, energizing intuition, the emotional and spiritual part, helping to discover secrets and giving a precious message: don’t be in a hurry to judge people you don’t know, neither for better nor for worse.
In Aries
On April 9, Mars’ energy will be intense when it enters its ruling sign, Aries, where the Sun will also be found. The planet’s A and B sides will be more alive than ever until May 18, when it enters Taurus and will more directly influence practical and financial matters. If there is no lack of audacity and determination when it comes to money, there will also be no lack of impulsiveness and recklessness, hence the advice: use Martian energies, but with moderation.
Gemini and Cancer
On June 28, Mars enters Gemini, where it should contribute to good contacts and negotiations, thanks to the lively and assertive communication that it should bring to all signs.
August 11 is Cancer’s turn to receive the visit of the ruler of 2026 and therefore family matters and things related to the past should gain relevance.
Leo and Virgo
On August 29th Mars will feel great, entering Leo, the sign of Fire, where its energy expands much more, favoring the search for pleasure and fun, love games, luck, charisma and friendliness.
And the ruler of the year ends 2026 in Virgo, where it will enter on November 25. In this sign, Mars does not feel very comfortable, since its impulse to act can be blocked by the disciplinary force of Virgo. Even more so, issues related to health, work and routine can take on a new dimension.
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Source: Terra

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