We did it, cosmic beings! Mars is finally done with its two-and-a-half-month retrograde through Leo and Cancer. It officially shifts direct in Cancer on February 23 at 9:00 p.m. EST — which means, yes, the vibes will start flowing again, but no, they won’t be at full speed just yet (hello, post-shadow period). Still, we have the cosmic green light to start moving forward on passion projects, pitches, collaborations, funding opportunities, and any dream that’s been simmering on the back burner. Mars in Cancer still has big feelings — but instead of running from them, we can harness them to guide us toward what truly matters.