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Mars in Astrology

13/02/2024 / adrian / 0 Comments

Mars in Astrology represents fire on all levels. It represents aggression, fighting, anger and war. Internally, it represents our inner fire. Showing our passions, our strong desires and attachments, as well as our disposition to achieve and defend those dear things.

Mars Keywords: power, masculine, energy, blood, sex, anger, violence, war, general, engineer, surgeon, logic, strategy.

To the Romans, from where the name Mars comes from, Mars was a defender and protector of the people. As well as the god of agriculture and an inspiration for the Roman Empire. To the Greeks, the equivalent Ares was seen as an uncontrollable and dangerous deity, with a poor reputation and many negative depictions. In Indian mythology, the deity Karttikeya is associated with Mars, this deity is related to Krittika nakshatra. He, similarly to the Roman mythology, has a great reputation and is seen as a defender.

This dichotomy of Mars, between good and bad, persists to this day. And it is fairly easy to notice when an astrologer has a bad view of Mars, as their interpretations reek of criticism towards the planet. This negative view of Mars is derived from a fear of the masculine principle, a fear of the primordial fire.

Astrological Information

Ruled Signs: Aries and Scorpio
Nakshatras: Migrashira, Chitra and Dhanishtha
Exaltation sign: Capricorn
Debilitation sign: Cancer
Day of the week: Tuesday
Aspects: 4th, 7th and 8th from itself

Symbolism

The symbol of Mars ♂ is that of a circle with an arrow pointed upwards. The circle represents unity, or a potential enclosed, representing the wholeness of an energy. The arrow represents a goal, an objective, a focus, something to be reached.

Putting it together, the symbol of Mars shows potential being applied, energy being freed or broken out of a shell. It can be related to an egg breaking, or the human birth, as we break out of the womb and immediately cry. From that we can infer that Mars processes are not easy, and that they can deal with pain.

Circles are ever present in astrological symbolism, while the arrow is fairly rare, Mars is the only classical planet to have an arrow. From that, we can infer independence and self-reliance.

The basic impulse of Mars is to pierce, break-out and liberate energy/potential. This broken out energy deals with everything related to the native. Strengths, weaknesses, powers, talents, skills, passions and obsessions. It is the raw energy, raw power, coming out and being externalized. Mars primary focus is externalizing energy.

Mars differs from the Sun, astrologically, as it represents an earthly rather than a godly energy. The Sun melts away any challenger, as we know from the story of Icarus, flying too close to the Sun. The Sun tends to be invincible and effortless. Mars has to fight his battles. He tends to win, but he has to fight them, rather than just having things melting away.

The Sun represents the soul, the inner vitality. Mars represents blood, the hot life force that runs through our body. The color red, related to Mars, reminds of blood. Red-blooded is a term used to describe a normal person, similarly, Mars deals a lot with the energy of the average person on earth. It shows what drives a person, what they feel flowing through them.

Meanings

Energy, Force, Strength, Vitality
Passion, Pride, Arrogance
War, Weapon, Aggression, Defense
Hunting, Breaking, Piercing, Tools
Independence, Risk, Self-reliance
Going far and wide, exploring the unknown, roaming away
Sex, Desire, Lust
Not easily satisfied desires

Pride, Passion and Arrogance

Mars in a chart shows an area of life where we are pride, passionate and a tad arrogant about things. It shows things that are worth fighting for in your view of the world. For instance, Mars in Cancer will be very protective of family and emotions; while Mars in Leo will be very protective of his creativity and ego.

Independence and Risk

Mars similarly represents areas where we are willing to break the shell, pierce away and break free. It shows areas where we take risks, again because it is something worth fighting for, and act in an independent manner.

Independence, revolution and innovation are all words that people love tossing around as something great. All while hating the idea of risk and vulnerability. Every quest for something new, undiscovered, is a big risk. The two things go hand in hand. Innovator is the word for the successful revolutionary, crazy is the word for the failed one.

Mars represents an area where we strive for independence, finding the unknown, making something our own, breaking away far and wide. But it also represents the risk inherent to such attempts.

For example, whenever Mars influences the 3rd house, the native tends to deal with art, music or competitive sports. Similarly, Mars related to the 6th house tends to show success in the business world, as the native will pierce through his competition.

Tools and Weapons

Mars represents the tools, or weapons, that we carry throughout life. The things that we use to make, break and achieve in the world. Mars represents the way we get things done, the way we solve problems and go through life. It relates a lot to the sign and nakshatra placement of Mars.

Fire Signs (Aries, Leo and Sagittarius) tend to deal with sheer force, enthusiasm and shows of raw strength.
Earth Signs (Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn) tend to deal with raw resources, money, assets and what is available.
Air Signs (Gemini, Libra and Aquarius) tend to deal with mental weapons, information, new ideas and associations.
Water Signs (Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces) tend to deal with emotions, love (as a weapon or tool), intuitive and somewhat diffused action.

For instance, Mars in Virgo tends to deal a lot with surgeons or dentists, as they deal with piercing problems and issues in people. Mars in Aquarius favors those working with ideas and innovations, as they will strive to defend something new. Mars in Sagittarius is classically the lawyer or judge, fighting through ideology, fighting with philosophy and ideas.

The earth signs tend to “accept what is around them” rather than innovate and venture excessively out. It deals with dealing with what is around you, rather than going after something completely new and far. The exalted position in Capricorn deals a lot with this, as there is the comfort and stability of the earth element, but combined with the troubles and karmic twists of Saturn. The position is stable, but with something to solve, unlike a placement like Taurus where not much (except lust) needs solving. The other earth placements, a lot of times, deal with a person getting involved with family business or easy circumstances around them; instead of something entirely adventurous.

On the other hand, both Fire and Air tend to venture out, expand and innovate. A lot of times breaking away from conventions or what was expected of them. The water element is a tough egg to crack. As each of the three signs tends to have a different Mars expression, however, the common thread of emotion remains.

Mars in Cancer tends to act through a strong desire for protection, both for himself as well as his family. Mars in Scorpio acts on obsessions or strong impulses, a lot of times, it deals with not being satisfied until you’ve achieved what you wanted, even if achieving it destroys you. Mars in Pisces deals a lot with the past and intuition.

In regards to getting things done, it is easy to see Mars and the differences manifesting. A Mars in Taurus person is likely to be slow, steady, and very slow to approach things. Mars in Leo will be dramatic, somewhat loud and enticing. Mars in Gemini will deal with communicating, seeking help or mixing multiple ideas.

Anger and Aggression

The Mars placement in a chart tends to indicate things that make us angry, specially through denials or blockages. Mars also tends to represent how we handle loss and defeat.

Sex and Men

Mars rules men, much like Venus rules women. So in the chart of a man, Mars becomes an important planet, as it will help describe the general expression and behavior that he has. For instance, Steve Jobs, with not much in his chart promoting a fiery or angry temperament, was a very active and explosive personality, he had Mars in Aries.

Men with Mars in Cancer will tend to appear emotional and melancholic, either in the extreme of a sweet man or a deeply troubled bad boy. Men with Mars in Leo are kings of whatever they do, it is not that they think they are kings, they are sure of it. Gordon Ramsay, with a Moon in Virgo and a Gemini Ascendant doesn’t have much explaining his fiery demeanor, until we see Mars in Leo; he is the king of the kitchen.

Generally, Mars also describes our lust and sexual desires. Sexual tastes and fantasies can be seen through the Mars placement, of both men and women.

Mars also represents the kind of men we tend to find attractive or striking. For instance, Mars in Aries would incline someone towards liking sporty, ruddy and outspoken types of men. While Mars in Leo would incline someone towards more elegant, polite and educated types. Mars in Sagittarius, a lot of times, inclines one towards dating lawyers, philosophers or those in similar pursuits.

Checking Mars becomes important to understand the dating life of anyone attracted to men. That includes straight women, gay men, as well as bisexuals.

November 2023 in Astrology

31/10/2023 / adrian / 0 Comments

October was a feisty and confusing month, dominated by the energies of the Eclipses. On the positive, Eclipses are great promoters of change and transformation. Usually representing great turning points in life, like getting a big promotion, meeting someone special, getting married, etc. But they also tend to promote uncertainty and darkness, with heavy and somewhat vicious emotions.

With the Eclipses away, we start moving on and getting a sense of more firm ground in November, specially on an emotional level. However, some of the heavy and unnerving energies from last month remain, specially early in the month. And November will also have some feisty points of its own.

A great holdover from October is Rahu Gandanta. Gandanta transits happen when planets transit the end of Water signs or the beginning of Fire signs. So in October, we had Rahu Gandanta in Aries, and now we have it in Pisces until around the 14th.

Gandanta translates loosely to stuck, tied or drowning. Gandanta transits can indicate extremes of weather, such as hurricanes, storms and earthquakes. It also indicates fires and excessive heat. On an emotional level, Gandanta transits usually favor extreme outbursts or clashes. So this October-November transit signals a time of explosive emotions and events.

With that in mind, similarly to what we’ve seen in October, some hectic events are possible in November. With shocking events, complicated and emotional situations coming into play.

I would specially highlight the 4th of November, as Saturn will turn direct that day. Strong reactions, backlashes or even violent responses could occur around that date. Specially in regards to world leaders, this could be an eventful date.

Events in November 2023

02/11/2023 19:43 Venus in Virgo
04/11/2023 03:48 Saturn direct 06°19’32” Aquarius
- 17/06/2023 12:19 Saturn retrograde 13°01’42” Aquarius
06/11/2023 05:55 Mercury in Scorpio
13/11/2023 04:27 New Moon in Libra 26°32’36”
16/11/2023 00:17 Mars in Scorpio
16/11/2023 14:49 Sun in Scorpio
18/11/2023 00:42 Sun conjunct Mars 01°23′ Scorpio
26/11/2023 19:23 Mercury in Sagittarius
27/11/2023 04:16 Full Moon in Taurus 10°39’50”
29/11/2023 14:35 Venus in Libra

Speaking of holdovers, we have both the Sun and Mars in Libra. Both planets deal with leadership, and Libra is a sign that tends to promote more following than leading. Making Libra a weak place for these planets. In fact, this is the weakest position for the Sun.

With these two being the main planets of leadership and strength, these things seem to be lacking in the moment. On a mundane level, we see politicians and leaders ashamed, weakened or reduced right now. A lot of politicians are hiding, delaying or avoiding things very noticeably. On a personal level, we can similarly feel weak or lacking in direction.

Interestingly enough, this influence will end on the same day, with both Mars and the Sun switching signs on the 16th. Similarly, we could see a boost of energy on mid to late November. New found strength and a desire to act will prevail with this Scorpio influence on Sun and Mars.

There is, however, a question of excess. The Sun is forming a conjunction with Mars, from about the 31st of October until around the 14th of December. This is a fiery combination, which I’ve detailed on a separate text. Sun-Mars will tend to promote excesses, conflict, aggression and violence. This excessive energy, with us for most of what is left of 2023, could signal a complicated time in many ways.

The exact conjunction of Sun and Mars will happen on the 18th of November, and I highlight the period from November 15th to November 27th as a time for many turbulent or complicated events. Not only will Sun-Mars be in full effect, but we will have the added influence of Saturn, approaching an aspect to both points. This will all culminate with the Full Moon, also influenced by Saturn and Mars.

On the new things of November, Venus will transit Virgo from the 2nd to the 29th, covering most of the month in this sign. This is the weakest sign for Venus. The planet represents glamour, joy, fun, agreements, diplomacy and good relationships. Virgo relates a lot to nit-picking, which is never good for relationships, as there is always something wrong to be found.

Virgo troubles Venus as there is a difficulty in letting go and enjoying things, as Virgo wants to focus and fret on the details of everything. On the positive, Venus in Virgo tends to promote wealth in a chart, as the natives tend to work a lot and attract good finances.

Transit wise, this signals a complicated time for relationships, specially love ones. There is a slight damp on things and we could feel not up for much on that department. On the positive side, this tends to be a good time to concentrate and focus on professional efforts, as well as finding good opportunities. For the romantic ones, the Libra transit entering December will fare much better.

Around the New Moon this month, there is a lot of tension. The New Moon happens on Vishaka nakshatra, a star that relates a lot to strength and power. It isn’t, necessarily, a negative energy. It usually indicates the possibility of harnessing your energy towards a great goal, or working towards something.

But the New Moon happens with the Sun conjunct Mars, and an opposition to Uranus in Aries. The Sun-Mars conjunction promotes an intense and forceful energy. Combined with Uranus promoting wildcards and sudden events, this could highlight a time of intense conflict or aggression. On a mundane level, this New Moon could be a time of major aggravations.

A few days after the New Moon, we will have Sun and Mars forming an exact conjunction and trining Neptune around the 18th. This could indicate misguided or highly ideological action.

The Full Moon this month, will happen with Mars squaring Saturn. This aspect signals some negative connotations, like aggressions and quarrels. Going along with this, Mercury will be Gandanta, having just shifted into Sagittarius. Mercury Gandanta is not going to be as intense as the Rahu transit, lasting only between the 26th and 27th. Still, the combination of this Full Moon, with the many other factors discussed above could promote conflict.

Summary

On my September predictions, I warned that October would be an action packed month. And we started October with a new war, which could develop into a much bigger conflict than the current one in Ukraine. Similarly, things have been erupting in other areas of the world.

In Latin America, Venezuela has set a referendum about a territory dispute they have with Guyana. This is not a small event, as it represents the culmination of a major dispute between these two countries about Guyana’s territory. This could very well develop into yet another war, now in Latin America. When discussing the Solar Eclipse in October, I mentioned that the Eclipse would be visible around the amazon forest, and that major events with countries in that region were possible.

I mention this to illustrate the importance of Eclipses, as well as their long sprawling effects. A lot of these influences and trends will be with us going into 2024.

Going back to November, the month has many turbulent aspects which could show some heated events happening now. But overall we will be seeing some complicated events from now going well into the first semester of 2024. A lot of trends point towards that.

Mundane

The whole month is engulfed by the Sun-Mars conjunction. On the earlier part of the month, this aspect will happen alongside Rahu Gandanta, which will add fuel to the fire. Later in the month, Rahu will be out of the woods, but the Sun-Mars conjunction will be in its most intense portion. With that in mind, I would say that most of November is engulfed in a cloud of tension.

This could be a month of many complications and conflict. Worldwide we could see a sense of anger and revolt, specially in regards to unjust or unfair situations. A key part of the month will be from November 15th to November 27th, where we will tend to see the height of Sun-Mars in effect. Another date that I would highlight is November 4th, with Saturn going direct. Major turns in regards to leaders and politicians could be possible on that date.

Looking ahead, Saturn will transit conjunct the United States’ natal Moon early in December, as I’ve discussed on my Sade Sati predictions for the country. This transit of the Moon shows a moment of tension and stress, which we can clearly see with so many issues surrounding countries aligned to the US right now. This highlights a strong moment of change for the country, similarly seen by April 2024’s Solar Eclipse, visible in the country. So for the United States, the tension around this November is acting as a catalyst for bigger changes later on.

For other parts of the globe, there is a general sense of “poking the bear” going around. Many provocations or unthinked actions made right now could cause trouble. People might feel overextended or abused by such actions, leading to clashes and conflicts. Uprisings and protests are a great possibility now.

Personal

On a personal level, all this anger out in the world can similarly affect us internally. On the positive, we might feel energized or ready to tackle challenges or major problems. On the negative, we could be busy picking the wrong fights. Watch out for anger and fighting, as this could be an emotional time.

November has a lot of “digestion” happening, as we process the recent Eclipses, as well as the shift of Rahu/Ketu into Pisces/Virgo. We could feel a sense of slowdown, or uncertainty, specially earlier in the month. But later on, specially around the New Moon, we could find a good sense of direction.

November this year is a great month for making changes, abandoning old habits and building new ones. That is the best usage of the energies this month.

I would also refer readers to my Rahu in Pisces predictions, where I discuss the effects of this transit, and the personal implications of it.