With Mars retrograde there is a tendency to react rather than act and these reactions are inclined to be based on feelings and experiences from the past, rather than being rooted in the present moment. Thus you may tend to overreact or under-react in a given situation and be inclined to focus energy on your inner world rather than towards accomplishment in the real world. Nevertheless this configuration can give great strength and courage to confront one's inner "demons." The challenge provided by a retrograde Mars is that of the right use of action and power. There is a need to be clear about your needs and to carefully plan your actions. This configuration can sometimes indicate issues as regards the expression of one's sexuality, that need to be addressed at some time during life; while it also warns of health problems that can result out of the incorrect internalisation of the Martian energy.