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Romantic Synastry Series: Mars Synastry Connections are intense and can be very much needed in relationships because Mars represents movement and the expenditure of energy. The sparks in a relationship begin with Mars in synastry and the longevity is determined by strong Moon or Saturnian aspects. With Mars aspects, you can expect a travel companion, a business partner or someone who has you become their gym companion. This is a connection that can change your outlook and bring some potent transformations for both parties. Mars needs balance to bring true happiness and the person with Mars in the synastry must add compromise to make the relationship thrive. This post focuses on the harmonious aspects only.

Mars/Sun – This is the lust at first sight placement. Expect the chemistry levels to be through the roof assuming there aren’t any Saturn contacts especially with the conjunction. The conjunction adds a level of intimacy that will allow both parties to feel very comfortable with one another immediately. It can feel like a fated occurrence, that you have met one another before in another timeline. Mars here represents what the Sun is physically attracted to. The Sun is enchanted by Mars because of the attention they receive from their partner. This connection could be purely physical at first and can become something more with time. Mars is pleased with this connection since they retain most of the control, it appreciates the Sun and wants to build. This aspect can help both parties enter a business endeavor together as well, especially with the trine aspect. You can expect favorable outcomes here with Mars and Sun agreeing to a common goal. The sextile adds playfulness and romance but not as much of the blinding passion that the conjunction and trine will provide.

Mars/Moon – Passionate connection between these two people and an element of possession by Mars. Mars is enchanted by the Moon to the point where it wants to dominate and control. The masculine side of Mars will see the Moon as the ideal person to be with. Moon is someone they can protect or possibly control. With the positive aspects, the Moon will be happy that Mars will safeguard and care for them. It is not surprising if both parties feel the need to be together and commit immediately since Mars wants to live and share moments with the Moon with urgency. A connection like this can feel surreal and beautiful with the trine. As usual, the sextile brings a calmer energy that flows and yes, both parties will feel the urge to get to know one another and be together but it will take time. This aspect can be successful generally with the harmonious trines and sextiles. Conjunctions can go either sweet or sour, but generally should be fine if both parties are mature and have some influence of a Moon/Saturn or Mars/Saturn dynamic natally.

Mars/Mercury – Intense communication with this placement as both parties feel emotionally and intellectually stimulated. Mars is captivated by what Mercury has to say. If it is a conjunction, the conversation can become heated, but it will be more in an engaging and intriguing way. Mercury can teach Mars how to see all sides to an argument and provide clarity only if Mars is willing to respect their partner’s views and the relationship is balanced. The trine aspect can provide a playful and fun dynamic to their communication. They will be inspired by each other, bouncing off ideas. This is ideal for Mercurial people and Uranian types. If both partners are in the creative field, they can make some wonderful projects together, especially with the sextile since it will allow them to build in a respectful way by honoring what their partner has to say and appreciating their opinions.

Mars/Venus – Passionate Venus will enjoy the game with Mars. Venus can shine and feel a sense of confidence with this synastry aspect. Mars will be the soldier that will protect and captivate Venus. With the conjunction, this synastry aspect can make Mars obsessed with Venus but Venus here can hold their own. Like with the Moon, Mars will be focused on controlling Venus because they represent everything they want in a partner. However, Venus will be much more of a challenge here. Games will be played between the two until Mars sees themselves as the victorious one (or at least Venus will let them think that). The trine will allow the energy to flow between both people in a way that adds an element of compromise. Venus will be diplomatic, and Mars will follow suit but the romantic gestures and devotion will be much more appreciated by Venus. With the sextile, it will be easiest to handle since both parties will be even more receptive to creating balance and harmony. It will be more playful here and enjoyable.

Mars/Mars – Similar to the Sun and Mars aspect, Mars in the same sign or with a Trine can make partners filled with passion and a deeper connection since the energies are understood and can be shared in controlled ways. The conjunction will add a competitive feel and sparks will be flying for these people when they are together most of the time. The sextile adds restraint, cool, calm and the ability to bring up the passion seamlessly whenever they want. Building and creating can be wonderful for these people if they are able to meet a compromise or if they have a common adversary. When both have a goal they want to seek together, they can become unstoppable, and others may even envy the way that they can work together to get things done. This relationship gets better with time the longer they are together and the more opportunities they have to grow as a team.

Mars/Jupiter – Explosive connection and both parties will not be able to get enough of each other. There is a hunger that is not satiated when both are close. The conjunction makes them inseparable; the trine adds more of a romantic and controlled feel while the sextile is the smoothest energy of them all, allowing them to come together in harmony, seamlessly whenever. Mars will be challenged here as Jupiter prefers to do things on their own. This can make Mars respect Jupiter but also wary as Mars sees the strong independent spirit that their partner has. Jupiter can become a great teacher for Mars, allowing them to see things differently and open their mind. This can serve as a Mercury and Mars connection if Jupiter is more worldly or older than Mars, they can be a teacher or a guide for them. With this relationship there is the potential for growth as Mars will continue to be fascinated by Jupiter as time goes by.

Mars/Saturn – This could feel quite restrained and controlled as Saturn makes Mars hit the brakes. Saturn allows Mars to mature showing them how to express themselves in new ways; it can even make Mars want to commit, assuming both parties are focused on the long term and have set their sights on a path of growth. For partners with Uranian dominance, this can feel overwhelming, but with time they can settle in if all other aspects allow. The conjunction can feel heavy, especially for Mars since Saturn may be older or just carry themselves in a more mature way. Mars can feel restricted, but those obstacles can ease themselves with time. The trine is more cooperative and preferred for both parties since it can allow them to channel their energies into building a stronger foundation for their relationship. The sextile adds a level of commitment, but it might not be as strong as Saturn would like. Either way, this is a recipe for a relationship that gets better with years, and it is essential that both parties remain patient and understanding.

Mars/Neptune – Fairy Tale connection when Neptune meets Mars. This can be a sultry bond, one that you could only have imagined in your wildest of dreams. While Neptune can make this feel fated and spiritual, it can also make you feel like you have on rose colored glasses. Be aware of who you are with and try to be more analytical once the glamour drops. With the conjunction, both parties will be in their own little world. Things will feel surreal until the shoe drops and both parties begin to see who they are with. Sometimes, seeing the reality might be a little bit of a shock but assuming there are positive or grounding Saturnian aspects involved, both people can appreciate what the other has to offer. The trine adds some flare, but it will make both partners very hyper aware of who they are with. With the sextile it is by far the most pleasant aspect since Neptune’s mystery will be easily navigated. Mars will see Neptune as someone they can learn from, and this becomes similar to the Jupiter/Mars aspect where one can serve as a guide to the other without the smoke and mirrors the conjunction might provide.

Mars/Uranus – Other worldly connection as Mars is enchanted by Uranus because of how they view the world. Mars understands levels of structure like Saturn, but it is extremely impulsive and not as rigid. However, meeting Uranus will bring Mars into a more Saturnian role in this relationship. The conjunction will be explosive as Mars begins to pursue relentlessly for the freedom seeking and independent Uranian partner. This aspect surely delivers with excitement and unexpected moments that can wear down Mars over the years. At the beginning, things can feel experimental and surreal, adding a tinge of the Neptunian connection but none of the fairy tale moments. This feels interdimensional and transcendent for both. The trine allows these people to seek a compromise and if both parties want to be in non-exclusive terms, this aspect can provide that with ease. The sextile adds a calmer level of excitement. Uranus might surprise Mars with new experiences or travel opportunities and generally will be more of a welcoming aspect for both parties if they are not natally Uranian types.

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