MARS

Ruler of Aries

Cardinal Fire

Yang

MARS

  • Volatile Energy Force, Volatility, Inflammability, Physical Energy, Sex Desire, Ignition, Drive, Ambition for a New Structure, Protest, Confident Assertion
  • Inspired, Spontaneous or Impulsive Action to Destroy with the intention to Create a New Structure, especially for Material Resources
  • Anger, Aggression, War, A Trigger or Cause of Harm, Destruction, or Death

The following definitions are general and subject to change depending on chart placement and unique aspects.

MARS and ARIES, MARS, 1st HOUSE

Mars in Domicile

  • Spontaneous action, pure action, powerful action, trailblazers, assisting others in a crisis or emergency, may lose motivation after initial excitement
  • Physical vitality, body building, competitive sports, easily bored without a difficult challenge
  • Thrives on new projects, new challenges, straight talk, getting directly to the point

MARS and TAURUS, VENUS, 2nd HOUSE

Mars in Detriment

  • Desire for material possessions but unable to get material possessions, material challenges, survival challenges, false starts or difficult to get started, stubborn immovability, reliability once committed, success after long, hard work, inspiration through adversity
  • Ruin from too much desire or greed, instant gratification, overindulgence, gambling it all away, misfortune, supply chain issues, debt, inflation, high interest rates, food addiction, sex addiction
  • Campfires, outdoor fires, volcanic eruption or fire due to underground pressure, destruction or purification especially by fire which paves the way for something new, refinery by fire

MARS and GEMINI, MERCURY, 3th HOUSE

  • Quick-thinking action, fast action, a successful sprint, running errands around town, high-paced career with fast changing elements (such as gaming, news reporting, media, delivery drivers)
  • Passion for learning, an impassioned speech, stimulating subjects, initiating a conversation, chatty, quickly changing subjects, verbal sparring, quickly angered or triggered, sharp words
  • Inspired ideas but may lack direction, fast start but may become distracted, anxiety if ideas are suppressed

MARS and CANCER, MOON, 4th HOUSE

Mars in Fall

  • Lack of motivation, fatigue, dampened energy, immobile even if change is wanted
  • Protective (especially of family), defensive, neglect, abandonment, mood shifts, repressed anger, hidden anger, toxic anger, manipulative due to insecurity, overly caring or smothering, overly sensitive especially toward family or living situation
  • Handles conflict with impressive patience and respect unless avoidance, bold tenacity to fight for justice or equality diplomatically

MARS and LEO, SUN, 5th HOUSE

  • Self-assertion, self-confidence or borderline arrogance, aura of vitality, magnetic attraction, sexual attraction, innocent love, authentic, unconcerned about opinions of others
  • Advantageous for finances, taking the risk will likely be successful, life passion, doing what you love, creative drive, achievements to be proud of, solid commitment to high standards or personal integrity, natural leaders who may be compelling, fun, and effortlessly influential
  • Physical energy, circulation, or metabolism, heart inflammation

MARS and VIRGO, CHIRON, 6th HOUSE

  • Organizing a clear plan, health and fitness plan, workout plan, accomplishing tasks
  • Emergency technicians, emergency medical personnel, multitasking, overly busy, over-achievers, oversacrificing
  • Stress or anxiety if energy is trapped, restless or nervous energy, wild energy, driven by instinct, may need to ‘reign it in’ or respect boundaries, may need to move body or channel energy into productivity

MARS and LIBRA, JUNO, 7th HOUSE

  • Powerful relationship beginnings before losing steam to continue under too much routine structure or control, smooth operator, compromised action, overpromising, manipulative smothering, sophisticated deceit
  • Imbalance between self and other, talking about what you’re going to do without ever doing it, action without going anywhere, spinning your wheels, losing steam, apathy
  • Relationship conflict, simmering anger, passive aggressive, obsessive, compulsive, or overly controlled, concerned with appearances, relationship indecision, lingering, ‘wearing out your welcome’

MARS and SCORPIO, PLUTO, 8th HOUSE

  • Advantageous for finances, confidence to face fears, ‘calm, cool, and collected’ with underlying emotional intensity, accepting the challenge, achieving the impossible, jumping into the deep end, defending taboos, provocation, building muscle, weight-lifting, hidden power trips, a need to be in control to feel secure, formidable boundaries, respectful of privacy, safeguarding what is sacred, putting others to the test, testing a person’s loyalty, trusting karma for revenge
  • Deep sex or sex desire within a committed relationship with secure boundaries, total control which leads to total surrender or collapse of power, destruction of security which is favorable for implementing a new structure that provides more freedom as well as better security
  • Extreme violence or war, intense energy exploding, underwater volcanoes (submarine volcanoes), explosions in water, death and destruction, powerful or destructive military invasions (Example: D-day), death (literal or metaphorical) with the intention of liberation or a fresh new start

MARS and SAGITTARIUS, JUPITER, 9th HOUSE

  • Opportunity for new ventures and prosperity, extreme adventures, party time, enjoying life, exploring the world, pushing the limits, advantageous for finances
  • Martial arts, extreme sports, Olympics sports, aggressive competition, road rage, ‘blowing your lid’ especially when guilt is exposed, entitlement, sleeping around, ego boost, overconfidence, coercion, passionate arguments with faulty reasoning, projecting guilt, social justice warriors, militant moralism, religious wars, tribalism
  • Aggressive fires, explosions, war missiles, rockets

MARS and CAPRICORN, SATURN, 10th HOUSE

Mars in Exaltation

  • Effective action that most likely leads to success, ability to finish what is started, disciplined, responsible, committed, or consistent action, inspired effort, undying determination, honest hard work, career success, sustainability, grounded life goals, prepared for the future, satisfaction of committed hard work; rock climbing, mountain climbing, hiking, long-distance running, endurance training
  • Enforcing healthy boundaries, protecting the innocent, material security, knowing your limits, utilizing the social media mute or block button, channeling anger into self-assertion or productive hard work, doing work you don’t necessarily want to do but there’s an obligation, success may not come until after a long period of hard work, ‘what doesn’t kill you will make you stronger,’ putting in effort allows you to come out the other side with a stronger foundation, an abrupt stop may indicate a forced need to change course or restructure which may not be welcomed but a new or better opportunity is likely to show up later.
  • Controlled burns or controlled fires

MARS and AQUARIUS, URANUS, 11th HOUSE

  • Spontaneous or unexpected inspiration, need for freedom or independence, detached commitment, may not fit into groups, knowing what you want and how to get it, clever manipulation, privilege
  • Exciting advancements in science, gaming tech, future technology, impatience with lesser mortals or people stuck in the past, intellectual debate, subterfuge, intellectual arrogance, trying too hard to be innovative or stand out above the rest, changing the world
  • Lightening flashes, electrical fires, fireworks, breakthroughs

MARS and PISCES, NEPTUNE, 12th HOUSE

  • Search and rescue, fire department, suicide or emergency hotline worker, compassionate support, advantageous for finances
  • Tantric sex, sex fantasies, sex role playing, dancing, spontaneous creativity
  • Diffused energy, diffused inspiration, unclear objectives, failed attempts to achieve dreams, diffused anger which may be unleashed when fighting for emotional needs/connections