In astrology, Mars is a fiery planet that rules the sign of Aries and Scorpio. In Kaal-Pususha Kundli, Mars is in charge of first breath and the last one, the beginning of life shown through the Aries sign, and its end in the deadly sign of Scorpio. Although it is always seen as responsible for war, hurt, destruction, and fights, Mars is simply an unconscious animalistic nature we don’t give enough freedom to. Restrictions in our expression of energy will lead to inhibitions of all sorts and accumulation of anger and frustration below our surface, beyond the face we show to the world. Mars is our basic energy, our first chakra, and speaks of fears that tend to control our lives. If we are brave enough to live up to our full potential on planet Earth, Mars is the one to help us find our grounding, resolve any material and existential issues, and provide us with the energy we need to follow any of our plans and reach any goal we wish to. Named after the Roman god of war, Mars is often described as the “Red Planet” because of the colour it reflects recognised by the naked eye. This colour is in fact rust covering its surface, seen from our perspective as a reddish glow to the star in the night sky. Contrary to current popular belief, Mars isn’t a very friendly planet. Out of 39 Mars missions, only 16 were successful. Its atmosphere is thin, its dust storms strong, and its surface gets really cold due to the distance from the Sun. Its accompanying two moons are named Phobos means “fear” and Deimos means “panic”, as if only to remind us of the challenges that circle around it.
Mars is hot, spicy, red, flaming, and sharp. Mars is also a knife and a gun, a weapon of any sorts, and anything that has the ability to inflict pain. Whatever it comes to contact with has a tendency to be bruised and hurt, unless if our boundaries are strong and instincts respected. Mars is a planet of battle and speaks of our need to enter conflict, fight for what we deserve or want to take for ourselves, and has no awareness or common sense without the help of the Sun and Mercury, nor does it understand emotion without the help of Moon and Venus.
Mars is a soldier and Mars is an officer, means Mars is a man in uniform and a young shooter that aims high. It is the energy that helps us keep our head up high and pushes us forwards, which is why its retrograde movement is often felt as the most difficult of all backwards movements in the zodiacal circle. It stands for all of the acute states we fall in to, physical, emotional or mental, and will mostly manifest through the element it is found in. Since both its rule and fall are found in the element of Water, we can see that emotion is its biggest challenge and its greatest reward. The key to a healthy Mars in our chart always has something to do with the Moon and the watery nature of our heart, emotion, compassion, and deep understanding and support drawn from our family and ancestry.
If we want to know the effect of Mars on the each zodiac, we have to understand that it represents the beginning of all beginnings. It is our first breath and our first scream, being the one responsible for the body we have and the incarnation we are in at the moment. As a strong symbol of unchangeable fate and karma, Mars is often seen as the greatest malefic, while Saturn seems to be its enemy. The truth is both of them represent our unconscious world and needs that we fail to understand by any of the senses we are given. While we mostly rely on our mind and heart, instincts are often misunderstood and pushed aside as less desirable or unworthy. With a healthy and instinctive approach to life, without fear and with our boundaries strong, we have a way to use the benefits of Mars to create anything we strive for.
In all astrological predictions, Mars will be seen as fast, instinctive, rash, aggressive, pushy, and angry. On the other hand, it will be a pool of energy we need to use in this lifetime wherever it might be set in our chart. Depending on the sign, its dignity and the aspects it makes, we will see the ability someone has to point their energy towards their goals. If Mars is weak, placed in Cancer or in challenging houses, this will bend the energy of a person and lead to destructive or self-destructive behavior. Since it rules our basic, instinctive and unconscious tendencies, it is a master of crimes of passion, when our mind darkens and our choices become foggy and vague. It might be the reason for all aggression in the world, but it is merely a point to show which physical needs in our lives were never met.
Mars placement in birth chart is one of the keys to understanding the nature of our motivation, our ability to take action, and our inner-masculine, involving libido and will power. It also can give insight into how we relate, at times, with anger to frustration, and illuminate patterns in our life that might be somewhat destructive in this regard. While Mars can tend to bring a degree of challenge, understanding his planetary energy in our birth chart can help us channel and orient to this fundamental archetype in a way where we can be clearer and more at choice in our volition, self-assertion, and aligning our will with a sense of higher good.
Mars will be of particular importance if rising sign is Aries or Scorpio, because that means Mars is the ruler of first house and is considered the ruler of entire birth chart. If Mars is rising in chart, then Mars could also be considered the chart ruler. In either case, Mars would therefore have a lot of influence in our personality and life circumstance. Wherever Mars lies in our chart gives us additional insight into the house that is thus involved, which would be traditionally interpreted as representing an active area of our life, where our Will to Purpose could manifest.
The same can be said, but with slightly less emphasis, regarding Sun sign or Moon sign if either of them are in Aries or Scorpio. Mars will have greater influence for us if either or both Sun and Moon fall in Mars signs, and especially the Moon in a night time chart. If you were born at night or during the day, the planets will operate slightly differently in each circumstance. If you were born with the Sun (at night), Mars will behave a bit better. If you were born with the Sun (day time) Mars will likely be a bit more of a trouble maker.
If Mars is in the 1st, 4th, 7th, or 10th house, pay attention, as Mars will have a stronger influence for life in general, and play a larger role in personality and life circumstances.This is because these houses relate to the Kendra of the chart which are essential points to consider in interpreting the birth chart.
Dignity is the concept that the planets have different ways of operating in different signs. Mars has his ruler-ship in Aries and Scorpio, so Mars operates strongly and with more authority, there. Mars is “exalted” in Capricorn, means Mars operates well there, but can also signal some unconscious tendencies. Mars is at his “detriment” in Taurus and Libra, and might translate the challenges with it's themes. And lastly, Mars is in "Debilitation” in Cancer, which is the most challenging place for Mars to be, and indicates an area of personal work and growth around Mars themes for a person who has this placement.
Mars in Aries or the 1st House…..When Mars in Aries or in 1st house, you possess great strength of character as well as an inordinate degree of self-assertion. You are a formidable adversary, tending to react aggressively when threatened. You are extremely courageous and enthusiastic, traits that will take you far in life, but you may need to work on a tendency of being quick to anger and you can behave impulsively at times. This placement gives an independent and positive nature, and an outwardly directed and ambitious orientation. You may also cause trouble for yourself by being unwilling to give way and make concessions, especially if Mars is afflicted in your chart by challenging planetary aspects. It benefits you to learn the art of compromise. You can also benefit from cultivating patience and tolerance to offset your occasional short temper. You will gain in the long run when you practice self-control and display a great degree of unselfishness in your dealings with others.
Mars in Taurus or the 2nd House….When Mars is in Taurus or in 2nd house, you possess an enthusiasm for the pursuit of sensual pleasures. You are likely to be an ardent and loyal lover. You enjoy the good things of life. You may find that you have a desire for luxuries, but lack the conservative attitude toward finances that would help to secure them.This Placement gives a persistent and patient nature. You can be extremely stubborn. You can also be jealous and possessive. You value money and other forms of security. If Mars is afflicted in your chart by planetary aspect, you may need to work through pride and acquisitiveness in your nature, or there could be problems with possessiveness, or even resentments towards others. You have an artistic flair to your nature, and function well in the realm of the material and tangible world, with the stamina required to get what you want out of life. You benefit from cultivating an attitude of sharing.
Mars in Gemini or the 3rd House…..When Mars in Gemini or in 3rd house, you have a natural mechanical ability and do many things well. The outpouring of your energy is strongly centred on siblings, friends and associates, possibly stemming from early educational experiences, and in communicating your truth to others around you, perhaps by means of writing. You benefit by practising kindness in speech, and by learning to focus and concentrate your considerable energies. This placement gives an alert, witty and energetic nature, possibly inclined toward sarcasm. You are adventurous and physically active, although potentially inclined to be nervous and "high-strung." You are glib and communicate very well with others, although you may be a better talker than listener. If you have any weaknesses in this area, it is in being somewhat sharp with friends and relatives, or possibly indulging in gossip.
Mars in Cancer or the 4th House…..When Mars in Cancer or in 4th house, your energy is centred on your home environment, and you may spend time and money remodelling or fixing things up just the way you want them around the house. You may appear timid or shy, but are actually quite determined and readily take action although when you do you tend to act from an instinctual level rather than from the basis of your conscious will. This placement gives a sensitive, sensuous and emotional nature, gentle and peaceful, with a tendency to internalise conflict. People with this placement of Mars may have trouble with their digestion. You also may need to work through being overly concerned with your private life to the detriment of public enterprise. You may try too hard to achieve security, or other unconscious goals, and suffer anxiety as a result. You benefit from relaxing more, and diverting some of your energies outward, toward the world around you.
Mars in Leo or the 5th House…..When Mars in Leo or in 5th house, you are likely to be physically quite active. There is a creative streak in you that must find its outlet, or you will suffer from energy sublimated into anger or unnecessary aggression, for the urge is strong to produce works of art or commerce that are uniquely yours, the fit expression of your ego. You may need to work through being selfish, or jealous of the success of those around you.This placement gives an energetic and passionate nature. You are dramatic, enthusiastic, ambitious and proud, with tremendous vitality and courage. You usually put your best foot forward, being possessed of an innate charm and animal magnetism that other people immediately recognise. You have strong opinions and are not shy in voicing them, and may have a tendency to be extremely stubborn and convinced of your own point of view. You benefit from initiating a spirit of greater concern for others.
Mars in Virgo or the 6th House…..When Mars in Virgo or in 6th house, you may however need to evolve through getting into conflicts over trifles. At your best, you have a real focus on the simple issues of life, and of the health of the body temple, and just showing up for what comes, day-to-day, that is essentially good nature and constructive rather than ego-oriented.This placement gives a kind nature, and an energetic worker, with a tendency to be fussy over details. You possess a tremendous desire to be helpful to others, and have a practical and hard-working orientation that assists you in making good on your intentions. You tend to be somewhat narrow in the application of your effort, and may need to learn to learn to start opening up to the bigger picture. It benefits you to take a more relaxed attitude and a wider and more tolerant worldview, rather than getting hung up on the minutiae of a project.
Mars in Libra or the 7th House….When Mars in Libra or in 7th house, you can be a persuasive talker, and enjoy getting your own way, although you also are truly committed to making sure all parties in a dispute receive just and fair treatment, and will go out of your way to make sure that they get it. This placement gives a sensitive and emotionally impressionable nature with an inclination to get very involved with other people. You are likely to have great charm and poise, and an ongoing attraction to love and romance. You are potentially a rash and ardent lover, and you may marry early. You are likely to seek an active partner, one who will match your own fiery independence that is a part of your basic nature you may not always show. You might need to work through quarrelling with others as a way of standing up to being overly influenced by them, and benefit from exploring a greater degree of self-reliance. You also may be attracted to the idea of partnerships generally, as a way of life. You profit from cultivating moderation and objectivity in your dealings with others.
Mars in Scorpio or the 8th House…..When Mars in Scorpio or in 8th house, you have a noticeable presence and a strong influence on those around you, and like to get your own way. You also enjoy giving the gift of your affection, and partnership sharing is an important mode of activity for you. Your urge for personal security is strong.This placement gives a passionate and intense personality, proud, strong-willed and stubborn. Your sexual nature is very important to you. You feel the instinctive level of your being powerfully, and you are quite sure of yourself. If Mars is afflicted by planetary aspect, you are likely to be quarrelsome and self-indulgent. When you begin to engage with the higher levels of your consciousness, you have the capacity to be a great healer. In any case, you benefit when you cultivate self-discipline, and strive for objective over selfish motivations.
Mars in Sagittarius or the 9th House…..When Mars in Sagittarius or in 9th house, you can be scattered in the application of your energies, and it will perhaps benefit you to work at becoming more reliable. You have a great propensity for learning. Your energy is most naturally invested in adventures of the higher mind: travel, education, perhaps publishing. You like many different pursuits, and have a kind of haphazard way of going about things that can get you into trouble.This placement gives a friendly and optimistic nature. You are likely to lead a physically active life, and are fond of sports and gambling. You are idealistic, outspoken and honest with your opinions. You are also likely to be spontaneous and even a bit impulsive. You may tend to miss the details, by fixing your gaze on "the big picture." You also can be dogmatic at times, when you get too carried away with your own point of view. You profit by learning to slow down your enthusiasm and focus your concentration on reachable goals.
Mars in Capricorn or the 10th House….When Mars in Capricorn or in 10th house, you will achieve much in life, being naturally controlled and a good follower as well as a good leader, although your actions are more likely to be guided by social convention than personal ambition. You seldom speak without a purpose, and can have a reputation as the "strong silent type." In your highest manifestation, your energy is invested in satisfying collective needs, for the betterment of society around you.This placement gives an ambitious, vigorous and persistent nature. You are conservative and careful but always able to reach the goal. You are fond of responsibility. You may have to work through issues of pride, even arrogance, and you can sometimes arouse opposition or even hostility from others. You suffer from tunnel vision at times, and benefit from cultivating broader and more unselfish ways of looking at things.
Mars in Aquarius or the 11th House….When Mars in Aquarius or in 11th house, you are enterprising and ambitious, with a future-oriented and scientific mentality. The unknown possibility excites you more than conventional activity, which you may consider slightly boring, and you therefore tend to invest your energies in the upcoming event not yet realized.This placement gives a freedom loving, socially oriented and idealistic personality. You can be abrupt and eccentric in speech and action, and may have a tendency to jump to conclusions. You have your own way of looking at things, and are also stubborn in your outlook, so that it may be difficult to get you to change your opinions. You get along well with groups of people, but you may be less comfortable one on one. You may need to find a balance between too great a focus on personal issues, and on the other hand directing all your activities outside yourself, toward social and humanitarian goals.
Mars in Pisces or the 12th House…..When Mars in Pisces or in 12th house, you may need to work through a lack of straightforwardness with others, and it benefits you greatly to stand up for your beautiful sense of truth, and to learn to be more decisive in relation to the affairs of the world around you.This placement gives a sensitive and retiring nature. You have a tendency to be withdrawn. You are easily influenced by others, and can also sometimes be moody and introspective. You can also get lost in your dreams at times, and it may be that for you, at these times, only your inner world is real. You tend to resent and be discontent with your situation or that of society. You tire easily, for your physical energy is somewhat variable. Your quiet exterior masks a restlessly searching interior process, which strives for nothing less than the transformation of yourself and society into a more ideal system.
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