Mars leaves Leo and retrogrades back to Cancer on Jan. 6, a transit that celebrity astrologer Kyle Thomas tells PEOPLE can be "difficult" for many at this time

Mars in retrograde often invites us to slow down, reassess, and ensure that our actions are in harmony with our deeper values and emotions to validate.

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On Jan. 15, the sun will oppose Mars in your sign, triggering more tension around your need for self-expression and the demands of your closest relationships. Mercury’s opposition to Mars shortly after further stirs the pot in your one-on-one partnerships, possibly revealing hidden motives and tension.