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| Mars: Your Energy |
| Dynamic expression. Aggression. Individualism. Sexual drive. Action. Mars dictates our survival energy and the shape that energy assumes as we define ourselves in terms of the larger world. It represents the individualization process, particularly in a romantic relationship. A weak Mars placement in a woman's chart may make her too passive and submissive in a love relationship, especially if her significant other has a strongly placed Mars. Mars rules athletes and competitions. The true Mars individual seeks to take himself to the limit .. and then surpass that limit. He refuses to compromise his integrity by following another's agenda. He doesn't compare himself to other people and doesn't want to dominate or be dominated. He simply wants to be free to follow his own path, whatever it is. Mars' energy can be either constructive or destructive; it depends on how it is channeled. Rage, violence, and brutality can manifest if the energy is poorly channeled. When properly channeled, Mars' energy manifests as stamina and achievement. Mars orbits the sun in 687 days. It spends six to eight weeks in a sign. When retrograde, it sits in a sign for two and a half months. As the god of war, Mars governs the military, rules Aries, and is co-ruler of Scorpio. Its natural houses are the first and the eighth. It rules the head, general musculature of the body, the sex organs in general .. the male sex organs in particular .. the anus, red corpuscles and hemoglobin. |
| Mars in Signs: |
| Aries You go after what you want. Your strong sex drive sometimes manifests selfishly, with little regard for the partner. Initiative and drive are highly developed, but due to haste and impulsiveness, there can be a tendency not to finish what you have started. Taurus You are not easily thwarted or discouraged by obstacles. Your sheer determination and strength of will are well developed, but may not be used to the fullest. You prefer purposeful, practical action to achieve what you want. Your sexual nature is sensual, but can be somewhat passive. You find pleasure through your profession. Gemini Energy is expressed mentally, through a keen intellect and versatile mind. You tend to take on too many projects that scatter your energy. Your mental restlessness needs a creative outlet or otherwise you become argumentative. You enjoy travel, science, and law. Good placement for writing. Cancer You take everything personally and find it difficult to be objective about issues that are important to you. Your sex drive is overshadowed with deep emotional needs. Leo Passion rules the expression of your energy. You possess good leadership ability, a fearless nature, and a determined will. You need to be appreciated for who you are and as a lover. Mechanical or musical skill may be indicated. Virgo You express your energy through efficient, practical pursuits. You are an excellent worker, particularly if the work involves attention to detail. You apply your will quietly, with subtlety. Your sexual drive may be somewhat repressed, with the energy channeled into work. Good placement for work in medicine, healing, and writing. Libra You benefit through partnerships and express your energy best with and through other people. This placement of Mars is good for a lawyer or surgeon. Marriage may happen later in life. Your children may be gifted. You are a romantic when it comes to sex. Scorpio Your drive and ambition are legendary. It is difficult and sometimes downright impossible for you to compromise. Secrecy surrounds your personal projects. You make a formidable enemy and ally. Your sex drive is powerful. Sagittarius You have the courage to act on your convictions. Good placement for orators, crusaders, evangelists, New Age leaders. You have a passionate sex drive but are often impulsive and noncommittal in your relationships. Good sign for competitive sports, travel, and adventure. Capricorn Your worldly ambitions may take you into public life. You are able to plan well and to work practically to realize your ambitions and goals. You tend to keep a tight rein on your sex drive and may get involved with people who are older than you are. Aquarius Your unique approach may brand you an eccentric. You act independently to achieve your goals, which are often directed towards humanity in general. Your approach to sex is apt to be rather unemotional. Pisces This placement can go one of two ways. You are either inconsistent in what you seek to achieve or you are able to pull together various facets of a project and make them work. Sex drive is intimately linked with emotions. Excellent placement for a detective, occult investigator. You try to avoid conflict and confrontations. |