It’s not unusual to experience a drop in energy, confidence, or resolve when Mars, the planet of willpower, is traveling backwards in the sky. This is a good time to dial it down because the more you push, the more circumstances will push back – and with disastrous results. You will get what you want eventually as long as you’re adaptable. Mars retrograde can also bring conflicts with men (men are from Mars remember?), so you can expect things to get tense with a lover, spouse, father, or boss.  Mars retrograde can also bring out the needy side of people you always thought of as being impervious. Mars will be retrograde until  November 13. Signs most affected: Aries, Cancer, Leo, Scorpio, and Sagittarius