MARS
Rules Aries and the first house
Dignity: Aries
Detriment: Libra
Exaltation: Capricorn
Fall: Cancer
Orbit: 687 days; completes one zodiac cycle in 25 to 26 months
When direct it is in a sign for 6 1/2 to 7 1/2 weeks
Retrograde period lasts 2 to 2 1/2 months; Stationary up to 5 days
Mean daily motion: 31' 27"
Revolution: 24 1/2 hours
Diameter: 4,200 miles [1/2 of Earth's]
Temperature: 80 degrees F. in daytime, -150 degrees F. at night
Mars has four seasons, no mountains, no water and a very thin atmosphere. It is masculine, hot, dry, electric and barren.
It has two small moons: Phobos ['fear'] and Deimos ['terror']
Its color is red.
Rules: Head, musculature, adrenal glands, hemoglobin, red blood corpuscles, male genitals, inflammations, hemorrhages, rashes, accidents.
Also rules: Desire [especially sexual passion], aggression, war, the military, conflict, weapons, guns, knives, explosives, fire, heat, surgery and surgical instruments, automobiles, machines [co-rules with Uranus], forcefulness, virility, challenge, daring, courage, danger, lust, strife, competition, all that is sharp, intense or acute, young males, iron, steel, Tuesday, ages 34 to 45, the number 9.
Its function is to prod us into action. Energy, impulse, action, the drive to be. What drives or moves us. Our passions. Urge to action, adventure, exploration and conquest.
Keywords: Activity, desire, endurance, originality, initiative, impulsive, independent, headstrong, selfish, positive, outgoing, impatient, uncompromising, enthusiastic, rash.
Its house placement indicates the sphere of interest to which the individual addresses their main thrust of energy and ambition.
Mars is the energy that moves us, the way we act, our passions. It is what drives us and the way we are driven. And it is the kind of energy or drive that we have which determines our personal atmosphere or attitude: the kind of room or space in which we have to live. The kind of room we have determines how we feel about our life, comfortable or cramped. After Jupiter fades to an easy repetition, our mind turns to thoughts of exploration and conquest.
The Mars energy is a tremendous conflict between us and them, a dichotomy. When we seek to understand the secret of "us" and "them," we penetrate into the Venus energy, finding balance and harmony; compromise.
Our life becomes a process of gathering meanings and hints of a possible unity between the opposing parties. Mars, therefore, is the sphere of all that arouses our passion. Anything that gets a rise out of us. We are working with our Mars as long as we have to lead, to challenge and to compete. When we seek adventure and challenge, and actively pursue what we desire, we are working on our Mars. It is the systematic meeting and confronting everything that is foreign or unfamiliar. At some point in this journey, we get the message. We cease to be blown hither and yon by every passing allurement. We discover that life is its own meaning.
When retrograde in a chart it requires the native to work harder to utilize their energy productively; they are inclined to be introspective by nature.
When stationary in a chart, its energy is concentrated; gives a powerful driving force.
MARS IN THE HOUSES
Mars in First:
You have a strong drive to be seen and known, to assert and communicate yourself to others. Personal appearance and the way you present yourself is always taken into consideration. You are a starter, you easily take initiative and feel comfortable in leadership roles. You may need to temper your enthusiasm if you detect that people find you pushy. You love exploration, adventure, and competition, are probably athletic, or at least a fan of sports. You love being first at anything. Undue haste or impulsiveness could result in accidents.
Mars in Second:
Financial benefits may come through engineering, mechanics, government or military service. You work hard and are motivated when it comes to possessions and material things. Earning ability is good, but you may be an impulsive spender and not think of future security. An urge to respond, own, and build upon whatever comes your way makes you a natural when it comes to productivity and the business world. You may well create your own business at some time, and you have the energy, persistence and drive to do well at it. You are a natural achiever.
Mars in Third:
A relentless drive to pursue knowledge, to search, research, and follow out leads and pointers. You are very motivated when it comes to communications of all forms, and may be forceful in your speech. Relations with siblings may be strained and competitive. You love adventure and exploration, either mental or physical, and find travel very stimulating. There is a need to exercise caution in travels, especially in the teens and twenties, as fast or careless driving may cause accidents. You are outgoing and make connections easily, usually with not a trace of timidity. You have abundant mental energy, and may be high strung and nervous.
Mars in Fourth:
You are driven to send down roots, dig in, and find the limits of whatever you are involved in. This urge to be secure always pushes you to build solid foundations. You experience strife and tension in the home environment, perhaps having conflicts of will with a strong and dominating mother. Strong emotions and buried anger can be detrimental.
Mars in Fifth:
You are driven to excel in physical and creative expression; sports, theatrics, art, music. This urge to express yourself, to speak out and be heard, propels you into many an interesting situation. You are a gambler and a risk-taker, with a powerful will, but may be foolhardy or impulsive at times.
Mars in Sixth:
You are very motivated when it comes to matters of care and service, taking care of details. Dynamic and active in your work, but too much impatience and irritation can cause conflicts with co-workers. Skilled in mechanics. Tendency to high fevers when ill.
Mars in Seventh:
An early or hasty marriage without due forethought may result in marital strife. A very dynamic and independent marriage partner. Avoid taking grievances with anyone into the courts if possible, as the results may not be beneficial to you, and would create alot of tension and stress.
Mars in Eighth:
Possible marital strife over money, difficulties where legacies are concerned. Not content with appearances, you are driven to reduce everything to the bare essentials. This compelling urge for integrity and contempt for the superficial may offend some. Your sex drive is very strong. Death may be accidental if Mars is in hard aspect to Uranus.
Mars in Ninth:
You are very independent, with an enthusiastic and searching intellect. You have a strong desire to travel, and may travel the world. An inner urge to find the very heart of truth in all things may propel you endlessly. You are very motivated when it comes to philosophies, religion, and the search for truth. Religious zeal can become fanaticism if Mars is afflicted. Likely strife with in-laws, so it may be well to live at a distance from them.
Mars in Tenth:
You are ambitious and energetic in achieving your goals. May feel driven to manage and control things. An urge to organize and be practical. Your career motivation is constant and relentless. This placement indicates friction with the father, and often a separation from him by choice. The slightest moral offense could result in scandal, and strife with authority could deter you from your goals.
Mars in Eleventh:
You have real community spirit, a drive to work with others on projects of humanitarian interest. An urge to make your altruistic dreams a reality keeps you moving in the direction of group goals and work. Important to seek the right kind of friendships, for the wrong ones can bring much difficulty.
Mars in Twelfth:
You may appear mild, but if driven to the wall, can be a formidable foe. Intense emotional reactions, but often suppressed. It is important for you to express your feelings in a non-combative manner rather than keeping them hidden. Inner resentments must be overcome. Intelligent non-resistance is the best approach for you. You feel understanding and accepting and are easily moved by the problems of others. Psychology in all of its forms is a driving force in your life.
MARS IN THE SIGNS
Mars in Aries:
You are relatively independent of your environment, courageous, rash, spontaneous and enthusiastic. This placement gives increased physical and mental stamina. You are a self-starter, powerfully motivated, even driven, have a quick temper, and tend to be impulsive. You are seldom very reflective when it comes to doing something, but act first and ask questions later. You have blind courage and sheer fortitude. Aggressive and energetic.
Mars in Taurus:
You have great staying power, a drive for security and stability, and can withstand almost anything. You are very dependable, somewhat emotional but stable. You have a natural need to build solid foundations. You are stubborn, but patient, persistent and slow to anger. Tendency to be jealous and possessive, proud and acquisitive.
Mars in Gemini:
You have an inner need for communication of all kinds and may have too many irons in the fire at times. Alert, energetic, witty and sometimes sarcastic. Speaking and writing are natural abilities. You have a need for lots of variety, a change of pace. May try to do too much or go in too many directions, scattering your force. Can fail to follow through, therefore may be undependable. Arguments result from a sharp tongue. Excellent mechanical ability, work well with your hands.
Mars in Cancer:
You have a real security drive and a need to care for and protect others. Very sensitive to the slightest emotional change, you have all the artistic traits and talents. Digestion may suffer from strong emotions. If threatened, you can be very defensive, and you hate competition. You love family, children, and animals. You have common sense.
Mars in Leo:
You are dramatic, enthusiastic, ambitious and passionate, always center-stage and entertaining others. You have an almost fierce sense of pride and are very dramatic and expressive, sometimes forceful. You are a natural at sports, games, anything that releases your abundant energy. Very emotional, you have strong likes and dislikes. You are good with kids, possibly a teacher or coach. You have tremendous vitality, courage and nobility, but hate to be wrong and can be very stubborn and fixed in opinions.
Mars in Virgo:
You are an energetic and thorough worker, very willing to serve and very responsible. You have an innate urge to save, salvage and conserve. You always want to help and to be of service, to be fully used. You hate waste and are very thorough and precise. May be a fanatic about details, and may quarrel with co-workers due to your fussing about details. For the most part, you are understanding and accepting, but this can turn into criticism and pettiness. You are careful, a perfectionist, practical, ingenious and industrious.
Mars in Libra:
You are persuasive and generally easy-going, but can also be argumentative, the 'iron fist in a velvet glove'. You have an inner urge to be all things to all people and would usually prefer to bend than argue or make an issue. You are a natural diplomat, always courteous and concerned with the comfort and welfare of others. You stay in the background, but are able to manipulate and bring out cooperation in others every time. Gives a balanced, intuitive mind.
Mars in Scorpio:
You possess a powerful, persistent drive and are a hard, steady worker. Others may find you deep, with a sense of mission and mystery. You are willing to do work others would not go near, quietly bending things to your will, having it your own way. You have strong sexual energy. Intense, proud, strong-willed and stubborn where convictions are concerned. Healing powers are inherently very strong.
Mars in Sagittarius:
A breezy, friendly, optimistic nature, sometimes unrealistic, as you scatter your energy in many directions. Active traveler, good at sales, very talkative. With direct drive, you always head straight to the heart of the matter. You are candid, even blunt or brusque in manner. No frills are needed, for you like simple living and could be an outdoor person. You have an urge to be free, to be challenged and tested, and would rather travel far than be stuck in routine. May enjoy gambling and active sports.
Mars in Capricorn:
Active and ambitious, you work toward your goals with patience and persistence. You are a very hard worker and are driven to accomplish, manage, and be in control. Capable of much responsibility, you like to manipulate a situation for its own benefit and would make a natural supervisor. You have an inner urge for order and organization and a great sense of responsibility. You are competent, ambitious, and cool, the silent type who does not explain your actions.
Mars in Aquarius:
Independent, aggressive and enterprising, you have an inner drive to improve, and reform the world, to share the wealth, true democracy. You have a feel for groups and any large-scale business or community project. Independent with a touch of the impersonal. With you, all persons get the same treatment.
Mars in Pisces:
You have a sense of true understanding and real sacrifice. Dedicated to long-range goals, you are future-oriented and intuitive. You have an inner drive for all that's psychological, religious, and mystical, and artistic too. You are sensitive and can get lost in visionary dreams on occasion. You are more sensitive and intuitive than logical or practical. Excellent for musicians, particularly those who play drums or other percussion.
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