Mars Retrograde
Astronomically, Mars retrograde is an apparent reversal in sky position caused by relative orbital geometry, not the planet physically reversing its orbit.
Astrology interpretation
Modern astrologers commonly use this period as a symbolic invitation to reassess how effort, anger, competition and initiative are being directed.
What this page does not claim
Oracle Mirror does not claim that retrograde motion causes communication failures, breakups, financial losses, or other events. Those are astrological interpretations rather than established astronomical effects.