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Mars
Mars

Planet of Passion
Mars

Mars, the planet of action, energy, and desire, holds a central place in astrology. Named after the Roman god of war, Mars governs our physical vitality, assertiveness, and drive to pursue our goals. It influences how we assert ourselves, take initiative, and channel our passions.

The position of Mars in an individual's birth chart reveals insights into their assertive tendencies, sexual desires, and approach to conflict and competition.


Current Position of Mars


Mars is Currently in Leo
Position: 6°Mars06' R
Monday, December 9, 2024
8:16 PM EST (UTC-05:00)
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Mars is in retrograde and entered Leo on November 3, 2024 at 11:10 PM EST. It will move into Cancer on January 6, 2025 at 5:44 AM EST.

Current Aspects
Pluto Opposite Mars  Mars Opposite Pluto
Mars in the Zodiac Signs

Mars's placement in the zodiac signs provides valuable insights into an individual's assertive tendencies, sexual desires, and approach to conflict and competition. For example, Mars in Aries, its natural domicile, suggests a bold, assertive, and competitive nature, with a strong desire for independence, action, and leadership. Conversely, Mars in Libra might indicate a more diplomatic, cooperative, and harmonious approach to asserting oneself, with a focus on partnership, balance, and social justice.

Mars's influence extends beyond personal drive to encompass physical energy, sexual desires, and the way we express anger and passion. It governs our ability to take initiative, overcome obstacles, and pursue our goals with determination.

Mars in Signs

Sexuality and Passion
Mars plays a crucial role in matters of sexuality, influencing our desires, passions, and sexual expression. Understanding Mars's influence on our sexual nature can help us embrace our desires, communicate our needs, and cultivate fulfilling intimate connections. By examining Mars's position and aspects in the birth chart, astrologers can gain deeper insights into an individual's sexual inclinations, assertive tendencies, and compatibility with partners.

Aspects
Mars's aspects to other planets play a significant role in shaping an individual's assertive tendencies and sexual desires. Harmonious aspects like trines and sextiles can enhance physical energy, assertiveness, and sexual vitality. Challenging aspects like squares and oppositions might indicate difficulties in expressing anger, conflicts in relationships, or challenges in channeling passions constructively. By exploring Mars's aspects, astrologers can gain deeper insights into an individual's assertive tendencies, sexual desires, and approach to conflict and competition.

Mars in astrology is much more than a planet of action and desire, it is the key to unlocking our physical vitality, assertive tendencies, and passions. By exploring Mars's influence on our assertive nature, sexual desires, and approach to conflict and competition, we can harness its power to pursue our goals, navigate challenges, and cultivate fulfilling relationships.

Mars in the Houses
Mars's placement in the houses of the natal chart provides valuable insights into the areas of life where we seek action, assertiveness, and passion. Each house represents a different aspect of our physical vitality, drive, and competitive spirit. Mars's position in a specific house influences how we assert ourselves, take initiative, and pursue our goals in that area, guiding us to channel our passions and energy effectively.
Mars in Houses