𝑨𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒚 𝑳𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒐𝒏𝒔!
𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐒
The next lesson is on Mars; this planet is known for what makes us tick, our passion, what makes us angry and how we express that anger. It also represents our desires and how we go about getting it. The sign of Mars reveals a lot about our basic animal nature; our instincts, sexuality and our drive.
First Lesson: Sun🌞
Second Lesson: Moon🌙
Third Lesson: Rising/Ascendant💫
Fourth Lesson: Venus
Mars is the planet of action, energy, and initiative. In a micro sense, it's your drive.
○ Zodiac sign Mars rules: Aries
○ Exalted in: Capricorn
○ House Mars rules: 1st House of Self
○ Mars retrogrades: Once every 2 years, each retrograde lasting around 10 weeks
○ Mars stays in each zodiac sign for: 6-7 weeks
○ Mars makes a complete trip through the zodiac: About every 2 years
○ Physical Energy: Athletics, Sex,
Mars represents these people:
Leaders, Athletes, Aggressive people
and these things:
Weapons, sharp or dangerous objects
Mars rules the Head.
All of us have Mars somewhere. If we do not respect him and give his energy an outlet, if we bottle up our anger and frustration, the energy will eventually force its way out in ways that are unconscious and potentially destructive. A blocked or frustrated Mars can bring injury and illness to the physical body, aggressive persons, impatience, rudeness, hastiness, or inappropriate competitive urges. That is one reason why exercise of the physical body is so important to our physical and mental health.
If Mars is Retrograde
Mars retrograde turns Mars energy inward.
Bottled up anger, fighting, aggression, assertiveness, confidence, initiative. With Mars retro in your natal chart, Mars energy turns inward and you may accept aggression from others. You tend to internalize anger and be really hard on yourself. You learned to swallow it all up in childhood, and you can unlearn it if you deal honestly with your past and turn towards the positive use of Mars.
𝐀𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 | 𝑇𝘩𝑒 𝑅𝑎𝑚
Weapon: Ram’s horns, head-butting
Mars is at home in the sign of Aries, meaning it can do what it does best: act! That is because it is the natural ruler of Aries, meaning it is at home or “domicile” in this zodiac sign.
People with this energy are unafraid to take action and often tend to be quite courageous.
However, that can also make them quite brash and impulsive — diving in first and thinking about it later. They will have a feisty temper and sex drive, easily ignited but then just as quickly dissipated once it has been released.
When it comes to sex, these individuals like to jump into the action, as their libido is especially high.
Despite Aries getting much of its reputation for feistiness from the god of war, Ares, your Mars sign is actually named after the ram in the Golden fleece mythology. Nonetheless, Mars is still Aries’s planetary ruler, and is super powerful in this sign!
Celebrities with this aspect:
Steve Jobs: Mars in Aries, Pisces Sun.
Stephen Hawking: Mars in Aries, Capricorn Sun.
Kate Hudson: Mars in Aries, Aries Sun.
Russell Crowe: Mars in Aries, Aries Sun.
Tyra Banks: Mars in Aries, Sagittarius Sun.
Bernie Sanders: Mars in Aries, Virgo Sun.
Joe Namath: Mars in Aries, Gemini Sun.
There is an obvious link between each of these people: Ambition.
𝐓𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐮𝐬 | 𝑇𝘩𝑒 𝐵𝑢𝑙𝑙
Weapon: Bull’s horns, bullheadedness, and brute strength
These individuals take action, pursue their goals and express their sex drive in a more refined and practical way.
People with this placement are slow and steady in tackling what they’re after — but once they set their minds upon it, there is nothing stopping them!
Usually slow to anger, their patience is also quite strong. However, once frustrated, they will dig in their heels and likely become quite stubborn and adamant about what they want.
“Slow and steady wins the race” could easily be a motto for Mars in Taurus. These goal-oriented people are not known for their speed, but their staying power is tremendous.
Generally calm and easygoing people, Mars in Taurus natives can have powerful tempers when they’re overly provoked. They generally don’t fly off the handle as quickly as others.
Celebrities with this aspect:
Madonna: Leo Sun, Mars in Taurus.
Lucy Lawless: Aries Sun, Mars in Taurus.
Muhammad Ali: Capricorn Sun, Mars in Taurus.
Kanye West: Gemini Sun, Mars in Taurus.
Stephen Colbert: Taurus Sun, Mars in Taurus.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy: Gemini Sun, Mars in Taurus.
There is an obvious link between each of these people: Authority/Power
𝐆𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢 | 𝑇𝘩𝑒 𝑇𝑤𝑖𝑛𝑠
Weapon: Words, hands, and the mind
Individuals with this aspect are extremely focused on logic, discussion and connection.
When it comes to conflict, they will use their words and messages to punish or destroy.
People with this energy are often highly social and prefer spontaneity and adventure when it comes to their lives.
They tend to be fascinated by ideas and crave interaction or else they will become bored quite easily. These individuals have a high level of energy and enthusiasm for life and can communicate quite animatedly.
You’re quick on your feet, but your mouth moves even faster. If you don’t slow down every now and then, you’re also prone to cutting people with your words. Just because you can say it, doesn’t mean you should. Speaking carefully is important if you don’t want to hurt others unintentionally or have your own words used against you.
Celebrities with this aspect:
Martin Luther King: Mars in Gemini, Capricorn Sun
Chris Evans: Mars in Gemini, Gemini Sun
Uma Thurman: Mars in Gemini, Taurus Sun
Al Pacino: Mars in Gemini, Taurus Sun
Sandra Bullock: Mars in Gemini, Leo Sun
Meryl Streep: Mars in Gemini, Cancer Sun
There is an obvious link between each of these people: Charm
𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 | 𝑇𝘩𝑒 𝐶𝑟𝑎𝑏
Weapon: Small but sharp crab pincers, protective shell
People with this placement are often extremely emotional individuals and become very fired up about everything they feel.
Emotional connection is a top priority and they often express the need to be a caretaker or nurture those around them.
However, when it comes to conflict, they will only use anger as a vehicle for their emotions if it is absolutely necessary, more likely to stew in their moods.
They can also be quite passive-aggressive.
Like the side-walking crab, you’re known for playing defense in a less direct manner. Like Mars in Taurus, Mars in Cancer expresses itself in a unique way, contrary to its planetary nature. When you respond to an argument or an invitation to bone, you come prepared, but it also hints that you may have a tendency to overthink things.
Celebrities with this aspect:
Cardi B: Mars in Cancer, Moon in Aries, Libra Sun
Steven King: Mars in Cancer, Moon in Sagittarius, Virgo Sun
RuPaul: Mars in Cancer, Moon in Scorpio, Scorpio Sun
Dolly Parton: Mars in Cancer, Moon in Virgo, Capricorn Sun
Keanu Reeves: Mars in Cancer, Moon in Cancer, Virgo Sun.
Miley Ray Cyrus: Mars in Cancer, Moon in Scorpio, Sagittarius Sun.
Robin Williams: Mars in Cancer, Moon in Pisces, Cancer Sun.
There is an obvious link between each of these people: Memorable
𝐋𝐞𝐨 | 𝑇𝘩𝑒 𝐿𝑖𝑜𝑛
Weapon: Teeth
Mars in Leo gives someone the energy to be the star of the show — eager to express themselves, entertain and achieve everything they’re passionate about.
They are charismatic and driven and aim high both personally and professionally.
Living a fulfilling life is a top priority for them, as they struggle with following a path that doesn’t give them the freedom to follow their dreams.
In conflict, these people can be quite fierce, unleashing a fit of rage — especially if their sense of ego has been offended.
No one wants to mess with a lion, so you’re quite proud to have Mars in Leo! Your roar is loud—and your bite is hard, too. You command respect and have a regal air about you. You almost have to laugh when someone picks a fight with you because it’s unbelievable that someone would imagine confronting you! In the wild, lions commonly strangulate prey by crushing their airways with their teeth/jaw force…you do this by stealing the spotlight from your nemeses. Just like lions that hunt in prides, you possess social influence and know how to sway people in the direction you want, particularly to turn on those who have wronged you and others.
Celebrities with this aspect:
Beyonce Knowles: Virgo with Mars in Leo
Michael Jackson: Virgo with Mars in Leo
George Clooney: Taurus with Mars in Leo
Paul McCartney: Gemini with Mars in Leo
Sting: Libra with Mars in Leo
Robert Redford: Leo with Mars in Leo
There is an obvious link between each of these people: Star-Power
𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐠𝐨 | 𝑇𝘩𝑒 𝑀𝑎𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑛
Weapon: Holier than thou, will condemn you
Mars in Virgo grants someone a strong work ethic and a goal-oriented nature. They tend to be highly analytical and able to manage many projects and people at once.
These individuals are excellent planners and organizers and favour productivity above all else.
They also are often highly communicative and practice restraint and practicality in life. This also applies to how they exhibit anger or their sexuality: with logic, balance and intellectualism.
With an eye for detail, you’re also talented at finding weak spots, flaws, and holes in arguments—and asking considerate questions is one of the ways you catch your opponents off guard and break through their defense.
However, when frustrated, they will become highly critical and can exhibit perfectionism. People with this placement can be very service-oriented, eager to aid others and please. When it comes to sex, they are often slower to interact and prefer sensuality and relaxation over intense or short fits of passion.
Celebrities with this aspect:
Barack Obama: Mars in Virgo, Sun and Mercury in Leo.
Diana, Princess of Wales: Mars in Virgo, Sun and Mercury in Cancer.
Gordon Ramsay: Mars in Virgo, Mercury in Sagittarius, Sun in Scorpio.
Mother Teresa: Mars in Virgo, Sun and Mercury in Virgo.
Will Smith: Mars in Virgo, Sun and Mercury in Libra
Britney Spears: Mars in Virgo, Sun and Mercury in Sagittarius
Robert John Downey: Mars in Virgo, Sun and Mercury in Aries
There is an obvious link between each of these people: Influential
𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚 | 𝑇𝘩𝑒 𝑆𝑐𝑎𝑙𝑒𝑠
Weapon: Kills you with kindness, the pen, and contracts
These people favour harmony, peace, fairness and justice over personal victory.
They may also be especially passionate about partnerships and always have a key person they’re working with or aligned with.
Mars in Libra likes to be seen as a jovial and fun person, so they avoid situations or relationships that are intense.
They want to live a life of peace and harmony, nothing can come between them and tranquillity.
Still, they always play innocent when they are challenged, and can generally charm the birds out of the trees to win your favor.
Passive-aggressiveness is practically the hallmark of this position.
Mars in Libra people are adept at predicting when problems and discord will occur well in advance. They know how to compromise and are excellent at conflict management. They don’t want to look like they are ever being mean or unfair, but aggression has to go somewhere! Too often, this results in sneaky behavior and subterfuge.
Celebrities with this aspect:
Abraham Lincoln: Mars in Libra, Venus in Aries, Sun in Aquarius.
Nelson Mandela: Mars in Libra, Venus in Gemini, Sun in Cancer.
Bill Clinton: Mars in Libra, Venus in Libra, Sun in Leo.
Bill Gates: Mars in Libra, Venus in Scorpio, Sun in Scorpio.
John Lennon: Mars in Libra, Venus in Virgo, Sun in Libra
J. K. Rowling: Mars in Libra, Venus in Virgo, Sun in Leo
There is an obvious link between each of these people: Innovative
𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐢𝐨 | 𝑇𝘩𝑒 𝑆𝑐𝑜𝑟𝑝𝑖𝑜𝑛
Weapon: Stinger, poison, secrecy
In this sign, Mars isn't motivated to compromise or even consider what anyone else has to say. Mars in Scorpio gives us the gift of the ultimate cosmic backbone, causing us to feel totally in charge of our actions.
This placement gives someone a cunning and intense nature. Once they set their minds on something and desire it, they will stop at nothing to get it.
You’re very calculating and often eight steps ahead of everyone else, making sure that all bases are covered before others have the chance to make a move!
Intuition and focus grant you talent in uncovering and addressing every weak spot your opponent possesses, so you’re keen on taking your time to make the right move.
Psychological warfare is your game, and no one plays it better than you. As someone who is highly empathetic, you know how to get under someone’s skin, but you also know what to do to make someone desire you. Instead of taking information at face value, you rely on sharp psychic senses to suss out insecurities, weak spots, and hidden desires, and then weaponize them or use them to seduce others.
Celebrities with this aspect:
Liam Neeson: Sun in Gemini, Scorpio Mars
Shailene Woodley: Sun in Scorpio, Scorpio Mars
Jennifer Connolley: Sun in Sagittarius, Scorpio Mars
Charles Dance: Sun in Libra, Scorpio Mars
Joaquin Phoenix: Sun in Scorpio, Scorpio Mars
Morgan Freeman: Sun in Gemini, Scorpio Mars
There is an obvious link between each of these people: Intensity
𝐒𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐮𝐬 | 𝑇𝘩𝑒 𝐴𝑟𝑐𝘩𝑒𝑟
Weapon: Bow and arrow
Mars in Sagittarius people are born adventurers and sojourners. They hunger to experience everything that life has to offer and above all do not like being caged.
They have a “go big or go home” mentality and hunger for change and spontaneity wherever they turn.
They can often become quite bored if they are in the same physical or mental place for too long, so they need a constant supply of stimulation and interaction to keep them busy.
That restless nature provokes them to seek new ideas, experiences and opportunities that will satiate their wanderlust and pursuit of knowledge.
As a Mars in Sagittarius native, your fiery temperament makes you both a passionate lover and fighter. If there were one word to describe your Mars sign, it would be “loud.” There’s usually an air of drama about you when you get upset and you’re not one to hold back.
Celebrities with this aspect:
Jennifer Lopez: Leo Sun, Mars in Sagittarius.
Vladimir Putin: Libra Sun, Mars in Sagittarius.
Prince Harry: Virgo Sun, Mars in Sagittarius.
Kendall Jenner: Scorpio Sun, Mars in Sagittarius.
Christopher Reeve: Libra Sun, Mars in Sagittarius
There is an obvious link between each of these people: Opportunistic
𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐧 | 𝑇𝘩𝑒 𝑆𝑒𝑎𝑔𝑜𝑎𝑡
Weapon: Will end your career
The ambitious, strategic and driven energies of Mars can be focused in a harnessed and patient way. These individuals tend to be quite hardworking and are always after the long game, unafraid to put in the effort because of their innate desire for victory.
When it comes to conflict, these people are cunning and practical, understanding that drama is a waste of energy unless they are coming out on top.
They will often refocus their passion and emotions back into their goals or career.
With fiery Mars in the more orderly sign of Capricorn, natives with this position have a subdued and controlled style of approaching life. Most don’t come across as particularly enthusiastic; rather, theirs is a low-key but determined energy.
Celebrities with this aspect:
Lady Gaga: Aries Sun, Capricorn Mars
David Tennant: Aries Sun, Capricorn Mars
Florence Pugh: Capricorn Sun, Capricorn Mars
Olivia Cooke: Capricorn Sun, Capricorn Mars
Emmy Rossum: Virgo Sun, Capricorn Mars
Alfie Allens: Virgo Sun, Capricorn Mars
There is an obvious link between each of these people: Intimidating
𝐀𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐮𝐬 | 𝑇𝘩𝑒 𝑊𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑟-𝐵𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑒𝑟
Weapon: Isolation
Mars in Aquarius grants someone a quirky and eccentric air in regards to how they exhibit their energy. They often are highly idealistic and intellectual and put their passion into their goals and group interactions.
They have a progressive nature and tend to be quite social and highly communicative.
Aquarius never cares about fitting in, yet this sign is always in the cool kids club.
With Mars in Aquarius, you may exclude people when you go on attack—you know that rejection stings! Aquarius is a rebellious sign, so having natal Mars here also means you don’t care to follow the rules.
Battling with you can be intimidating to people because your judgement doesn’t tend to get clouded by overwhelming emotions. You’re not a robot, but your ability to remain objective during an argument can frustrate others and translate into a lack of passion. But you’re not dispassionate; you’re passionately independent, challenging others to think for themselves. The secret is that you might also act detached because you know it presses people’s buttons, giving you an upper hand in certain situations.
Celebrities with this aspect:
Emilia Clarke: Libra Sun, Aquarius Mars
Scarlet Johansson: Sag Sun, Aquarius Mars
Charlie Cox: Sag Sun, Aquarius Mars
Rosamund Pike: Aquarius Sun, Aquarius Mars
Christopher Walken: Aries Sun, Aquarius Mars
There is an obvious link between each of these people: Unique
𝐏𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐞𝐬 | 𝑇𝘩𝑒 𝐹𝑖𝑠𝘩
Weapon: Love
Mars in Pisces brings an individual an emotional and sensitive nature. They tend to be more fluid individuals who become passionate about their feelings and lead with their hearts.
Their ideals and dreams are of great importance to them, and they trust their intuition and empathy over their minds when pursuing goals or sex.
They also will tend to be quite creative and romantic people, eager to express themselves and connect.
Your strength is less about divisiveness and more about flexibility and raw emotional power.
Water is reflective, and having Mars in this sign makes you empathetic and compassionate.
You intuit what competitors and opponents are feeling, but you don’t necessarily weaponize that information.
Emotion and sensitivity aren’t a weakness, especially when you have Mars in Pisces. Similar to the other watery Mars signs, you’re driven to fight for who and what you care about, but you need to be mindful about when you play the role of the martyr.
Celebrities with this aspect:
Marilyn Monroe: Mars in Pisces, Sun in Gemini.
Heath Ledger: Mars in Pisces, Sun in Aries.
Elizabeth Taylor: Mars in Pisces, Sun in Pisces.
Denzel Washington: Mars in Pisces, Sun in Capricorn.
Tom Hanks: Mars in Pisces, Sun in Cancer.
Tina Turner: Mars in Pisces, Sun in Sagittarius.
There is an obvious link between each of these people: Expressive
