The Planet of Action
Mars’ Meaning in Astrology:
Mars governs physical energy, boldness, the will to win, the ability to turn ideas into action. It is the planet of passion and sexuality and force. It signifies ambition and desire, and strength. It describes the type of courage you have and how you use your courage and initiative. Mars is the planet that spurs you into action. It also tells what kind of physical endurance you possess and how accident-prone you are.
It also represents the survival instinct of humanity. People call Mars the fiery planet because of its color. It is also the planet that symbolizes war, its name being derived from the Roman god of the same name.
A large part of the planet’s domain are sexual impulses and desires, for Mars governs the sex organs. It indicates what stirs your passions and whether you can get in your own way. In a woman’s birth chart, Mars often points to the kind of men she is attracted to. In a man’s birth chart, it may show his attitude toward other men and towards masculinity.
Mars is also tied to fighting, argument, and hostility. Its influence brings strife and conflict, tension and anger, accidents, and destruction. The planet rules heat, fire, earthquakes, violence, and war.
Key words:
Passion, courage, sex, competition, conflict, desire, ambition power, confrontation, competition, anger, destruction, aggression, drive, stamina, courage, assertiveness, daring, direct, violence, action, initiatives, rash, excitement, impatience.
Mars answers the following questions about you:
What gives me passion, courage, and drive? What makes me angry? How do I express it? What are my animal instincts like?
In conflict, do I display cold contempt or heated anger? Is my willpower strong or weak?
What it represents in life:
The collective’s focus and level of aggression.
The positive influence of this fiery planet is associated with courage, enthusiasm, activity, youth, vitality, dynamism, confidence, initiation, innovation, and originality.
Its negative influence connotes arrogance, ego, anger, stubbornness, selfish temperament, and recklessness.
Nature: Masculine
Rulership: Aries and Scorpio
Transit time: About 6 to 7 weeks
Orbit: 687 days
Myth:
The Roman god of war, Mars, whose name means “bright and burning one,” was a warrior who exulted in battle and strife.Aggressive and quarrelsome, he never hesitated before leaping into the fray.