MARS

Mars represents drive and masculinity, as well as issues connected with sexuality and power. It indicates the work we choose and the way we tackle it. It is strongly associated with the experience of brothers, the father and men in general. Where Mars is there is trouble, but also the fighting instinct to get on in life. Mars shows challenges and the ability to meet them bravely. Mars is connected with the muscular system.

Mars-Aries

This is an archetypal masculine position for Mars. This means that you have courage and energy and a gung-ho attitude to overcoming obstacles in your path. As a man you will be youthful in spirit, with a rather naive enthusiasm for the next challenge in life. In relationships you like to be seen as the knight in shining amour who rides to the rescue. It is hard for you to accept the ideas of women's liberation, so just be yourself. Women with this position tend to be attracted to somewhat immature men who bring an element of youthfulness and excitement into the relationship. In both sexes the spirit of freedom and independence is extremely strong, and there can be little compromise in this area. If you are accepted on your own terms, and encouraged to do what you want, then you will be loyal to your partner. You are a person of honor and pure motivation.

1ST HOUSE INFLUENCE Strong masculine traits are developed with this position. This may be because of a competitive family life, a dominating brother, or other themes of dominance in childhood. People will respect your rugged personality and forthright nature, but they may be nervous, or even feel threatened, in your presence. Early trends where you had to protect yourself to survive make you a little too challenging towards others later in life. You often interpret the behavior of others as hostile, and you are too quick to go on the defensive. Your independence and freedom of movement is important to you, but you are rarely aware of the consequences of your own behavior on others. You may have a quick temper and impulsive nature, and this will undermine harmony in relationships. By leading an active life, you can channel all this dynamic energy creatively.

Mars-Taurus

You have a strong will and will fight hard to keep what you have won. Once you have decided on something, you are very unlikely to change your mind. This stubborn streak can bring conflict. However you remain quite calm in confrontations, unless you are pushed to the limit. If you are, then you are dangerous and unstoppable. Although you can work hard, you enjoy relaxation and luxury, and are easily seduced by the good things in life. Sexual enjoyment is particularly important to you - even to the point of decadence. Men with this position of Mars will be rather dominating, though placid for the most part. Women will be attracted to the reliable type of man, who is able to provide security and a good economy. Both sexes incline to faithfulness but can come to grief through powerful desires.

2ND HOUSE INFLUENCE You fight fiercely to preserve the material empire you carve out for yourself. You may be something of a conspicuous spender, yet you have a very strong desire nature - both as far as economic issues are concerned, but also in regard to sensual interests. Impulsiveness and a headstrong attitude can get you into trouble in both areas, so take care. There is probably quite some focus on your sex-drive as a reflection of your self-worth. Women with this house position of Mars will often find that differences of opinions as regards finances can be a major source of tension in a relationship. Men see their financial independence as a basic right, and this too can be a source of conflict.

Mars-Gemini

You are a quick thinking person, rather impulsive in self-expression, even to the point of being rude or cheeky. At the same time you can be humorous and witty and quite a success socially. Men with this position of Mars will be the roving type, always on the move either mentally or physically. In relationships this may also mean a roving eye and the tendency to flirt rather harmlessly. Women with this position will be attracted to the youthful type of man who is full of ideas and bubbling enthusiasm. There is a tendency - which may be more or less pronounced - to get involved in more than one relationship. There is a danger of being far too argumentative in relationships, perhaps because of an innate mental restlessness. Nevertheless relationships will normally embody an element of excitement and travel, which can be very stimulating for both partners.

3RD HOUSE INFLUENCE Brothers - or perhaps a youthful father figure or teacher - may have had considerable influence on your mental development. At best there was a competitive environment in your home, and at worst constant argument and provocation. You were forced to learn to defend yourself verbally, hence your argumentativeness today. You may even have a developed a sharp voice - all the better to be heard - and provocative opinions. Problems can arise in your local environment with neighbors and the like, partly because you have a defensive attitude to your territory. You would be a formidable spokesman in community matters, but you can easily get distracted by peripheral issues. Many problems can be overcome if you are more willing to give others a hearing, and if you avoid the tendency to be provocative, sarcastic or aggressive. Your mind can be developed to a fine tool.

Mars-Cancer

You have powerful feelings and convictions, and you can be very dynamic when you are moved emotionally. This can be both good or bad, as your temperament can dominate those closest to you. A man with this position of Mars will be extremely protective of the family and rather possessive. He expects a traditional kind of relationship, yet he also may well be prepared to do the cooking and look after the family. There is a strong sexual drive which only truly functions well when there is harmony in the relationship. Women with this position will be attracted to the emotional kind of man who is strongly motivated to take care of her and the children. Both sexes tend to suffer from emotional outbursts which stem from a deep emotional need for security.

4TH HOUSE INFLUENCE There were a lot of troubles in your early upbringing, and the atmosphere around you was often tense or perhaps argumentative. This may have been due to a competitive relationship to a brother, or an irritable father or stepfather. You had to learn to defend yourself to survive this early turmoil. Maybe you have learned that the best form of defense is offence - at any rate later relationships tend to be marred by a lack of domestic harmony. You will however be a very dynamic parent, and you can play an energetic role in your local community. You can seek release for this domestic stress by being active in the home - building, gardening or working professionally at home.

Mars-Leo

You are a warm-blooded person with charm and a forceful personality. You have a soft spot for children and considerable creative talent. You like to cultivate a romantic view of yourself, being both gallant and courageous. You are easily manipulated by flattery and appeals to your honor. Men with this position of Mars see themselves as great lovers, and they can launch wooing campaigns in which no expense is spared to sweep women off their feet. Women are attracted to men who have a certain position or prestige, or someone they can look up to in some way. Both sexes are romantic and possess a passionate nature. There is a tendency to get involved in heated love-affairs. There is also a taste for luxury and the good things in life. In long-term relationships, mutual respect is an important ingredient - if this is lost, love dies.

5TH HOUSE INFLUENCE You may be something of a Don Juan - or if you are a woman you will be attracted to the Don Juan type. You set about conquering the heart of your loved one with determination and enthusiasm. You are not deterred by resistance - quite the opposite in fact, for you love a challenge. You probably have strong sexual appetites...perhaps they are just a part of your general healthy vitality. However troubles will come through love affairs because your lack of sexual discipline undermines relationships. At first you may see children as restrictive, but actually being a parent can be very fulfilling to you because you can have someone to play with. Your partner will appreciate your childish enthusiasm and physical lust, but anger can arise if you are not faithful.

Mars-Virgo

You are conscientious both at home and in your job. You also have a tendency to be rather self-critical and worried - this can affect your stomach and digestive system, so it will pay for you to consciously develop a greater awareness of health matters, diet, exercise etc. Men with this position of Mars are extremely good at making themselves useful in relationships. Women are attracted to the hard-working kind of man who creates a busy atmosphere in the home. For both sexes hygiene and cleanliness is important, both as regards the home, and in sexual matters. There is a tendency to be over-critical and nagging, which of course will have a negative affect on relationship harmony. Perhaps this comes from an inherent perfectionism and physical restlessness. If this energy is channeled constructively it will be reflected in many improvements done in the home and garden.

6TH HOUSE INFLUENCE You are something of a worker, so whether you are on the job or at home with the family you like to be active. You probably have mechanical ability and will feel most comfortable when you are performing useful tasks. If your partner appreciates your hard-working nature things will go fine - however relationships may function better if you take more time off. Conflict over who does what at home can sabotage harmony in relationships. Do not expect loved ones to take the same share of the housework as you do - you need to burn off your excess energy, your partner probably does not.

Mars-Libra

Other things being equal, you will have a gentle manner and controlled temperament, except in situations where you feel an injustice is being done. In these circumstances you fight hard to get a fair hearing for yourself and others. You have a natural flair for handling public relations, and this can certainly give you success when dealing with the opposite sex. Men with this position of Mars have a tendency to flirt, and may take advantage of women through being manipulative. Women are attracted to men with good taste, poise and style, though there is a tendency to be deceived by appearances and smooth talk. Conflicts in relationships can arise over unfaithfulness or differences in opinions as regards taste and judgment. Though you are strongly motivated to enjoy partnership, contention often arises in one area or another. You are on the one hand reluctant to get into conflict, yet on the other quite sharp in your judgment of others.

7TH HOUSE INFLUENCE You are drawn to partners who are dynamic and youthful in spirit. Women with this position are attracted to a certain boyishness in the man - even immaturity. Men tend to like to act out an archetypal masculine role in relationships. Many troubles and conflicts arise in marriage, but you can thrive on them. It is best that something is happening at least, and you learn a lot from your sparring contests. The erotic element plays an extremely important role for you, and can be a major factor in the relationship. Better still for your relationship is when you can be dynamic and outgoing together, so that you can express your energy in shared projects rather than in private squabbling. If you wish to overcome the tension which constantly arises in partnership matters you must realize that you evoke irritation in your partner. You overreact when you feel your partner being assertive, and imagine aggressive qualities in the partner which he or she may not have. Your unconscious need to be provocative probably stems from your experience of your parents' marriage.

Mars-Scorpio

You are a dangerous person when cornered, even though you may not give this impression at first glance. Other people sense your power and can feel rather nervous in your presence. Many passions rage in your center, and you are very sensitive to situations which undermine your prestige. It would be an advantage for you if you could cultivate a more relaxed attitude to competition. Men with this position of Mars have a magnetic aura and powerful sexual drives. They like to exert a subdued power in love relationships. Women also exude an aura of power and sexuality, and are drawn to a man with an aura of mystery or secrecy. Jealousy - and even revenge - can be powerful unconscious factors in relationships. Both sexes hate to feel powerless and expend a lot of energy maintaining control in any given situation. During your life emotional negativities will be transformed through powerful psychological upheavals, and you can become a silent force for good in your environment.

8TH HOUSE INFLUENCE Emotional and erotic relationships make great demands on your energy. Childhood trauma invested you with an amazing power to survive in difficult situations. But this same survival talent sabotages harmony later in life. You are sensitive to, and fearful of, being controlled by another person. As a result you are emotionally defensive and assertive at the same time, and actually end up being in control yourself. The exaggerated need to master developments in partnership can mean that you do not allow the partner room to maneuver. There may be jealousy and exhausting emotional power battles. Sexually you have difficulty surrendering. Sex and power become confused. Only by trusting the other and giving up control can you achieve true sexual satisfaction and release. During the course of your life you develop great psychological insight which enables you to overcome and transform the pain of being crucified by your desires.

Mars-Sagittarius

You are a very active person - even overactive - with tremendous enthusiasm and persuasive power. This restlessness can mean that you are not so good at finishing the things you start, and that you have a tendency to have too many things on the go. Your drive is to understand the meaning of things - concrete results often take second place. Men with this position of Mars do not like to be limited in their relationships. They want a partner who either gives them the freedom to go out and make discoveries in the world, or who joins them in their search for excitement and understanding. Women with this placement are attracted to intelligent men, who they feel can widen their intellectual horizons. There may be relationships with men from foreign countries. It is essential for both sexes to be able to look forward to an exciting vision of the future, otherwise boredom seeps in to the relationship. Whilst intellectual stimulation and freedom are important ingredients for harmonious partnership, there is a tendency to be opinionated and argumentative. Women in particular can be particularly irate, when they feel their partner does not live up to intelligence criteria. As this is simply projection, it is important for each individual to pursue their own holy grail.

9TH HOUSE INFLUENCE You are a fearless searcher for truth and understanding, and this search may well bring you to foreign lands. You are an explorer type, constantly striving to increase your horizons and develop your interests. Women with this position of Mars are often attracted to men from a different culture or country, men may discover partnership abroad. You have strong opinions and these probably arose because you had to hold your own against an intellectually dominating brother, father or perhaps teacher in your early days. As a result you tend to be too aggressive when defending your own convictions. Your spiritual development may be profoundly affected by a mentor of some kind, though you have little inclination to subjugate yourself to the principles or convictions of anybody else. You may see your God as wrathful or severe, but you are inspired to rise to meet spiritual challenges in your journey to find truth.

Mars-Capricorn

You are a serious and determined person with considerable staying power. Being hard-working and responsible, you tend to put professional priorities above personal ones. Men with this aspect are especially ambitious and come home to the family late and tired. They are powerfully motivated as bread-winners. There is a certain sexual restraint which can lead to long-term frustrations in intimate relationships. Women with this aspect are attracted to ambitious men who can offer status and security - men in uniform can exert quite an attraction. There may be a tendency to settle down with an older man. Later however, it will be important for the woman to carve out her own professional niche in society. Both sexes are prepared to work hard and make sacrifices for the family, but for lasting harmony it can be important to overcome sensual inhibitions and moral up-tightness.

10TH HOUSE INFLUENCE You are a strong character and have a tendency to be rather dominating. Battles of will with your parents, or the experience of troubles in the family have evoked a fighting spirit in you. Although this brings progress professionally, it may brings domestic disharmony, particularly because you tend to invest a lot of energy in your work. As a man it is important for you to give more time to your sexual life, and yet to overcome a tendency to want to prove your manhood or see sex as some kind of performance. Women with this position are often attracted to go-getter men with a high professional profile. Sexual problems can arise at work either because of flirtation or because (if you are a woman) you have not yet learned to make a stand against the advances or demands of men.

Mars-Aquarius

You have an extremely strong sense of individuality, and this may have set you at cross-purposes with your family or society at a very early age. You do not like being told what to do, and neither should you be, because it is your job to find unconventional solutions in life. Although you enjoy company, you also feel alone - partly because you have difficulty accepting bourgeois values. You would thrive dealing with people who come from a completely foreign environment. Men with this position may put men friends and social interests before commitment to a relationship, and they are demonstrative against being smothered by conventional romance. They do however like the excitement of an unpredictable relationship, and can be rather experimental from a sexual point of view. Women with this placement often find themselves getting electrically attracted to the unconventional type of man - perhaps an outsider in society, perhaps a foreigner. Both sexes will experience sudden and unexpected change during the course of relationships.

11TH HOUSE INFLUENCE You are very interested and involved with your friends; fiercely loyal, you are prepared to fight shoulder-to-shoulder with your brothers and sisters for a common cause. However many troubles arise in your social circle - perhaps because you have a tendency to speak your mind to a provocative degree, perhaps because you are a bit of an outsider. Not one to take social niceties into consideration, you tend to stir up discontent in groups. You are also attracted to rough and ready people who you can trust for their honesty and directness. You have the ability to take on a dynamic role in a group, perhaps connected with sport or outgoing enterprises. Generally speaking you will thrive in the company of men. Women with this influence may often be sexually attracted to a friend; men may prefer to be with amongst other men friends as they can feel too limited by intimate partnership.

Mars-Pisces

You are motivated by your dreams and imagination, and whether you are active or not is totally dependent on whether you are inspired or not. You often feel misunderstood, and have difficulty understanding the motivations of others. If the world could stop, you might get off. Sometimes there is an inner despair as regards what to do with your life and which direction to go. Creativity, music, nature and spiritual matters are what motivate you most. Men with this position of Mars can be loners, and though kind and helpful towards their partner, they have difficulty being 100% involved in their partner or family. Women with this placement are attracted to the creative kind of man who gives the impression that he can fulfill her dreams. There is a tendency to feel let down by the partner, mostly because expectations are unrealistic. Both sexes have problems living up to their commitments - saying one thing yet doing another. There is a world of difference between a dreamer of dreams, and a weaver of dreams, so honesty and self-discipline are prerequisites for personal fulfillment.

12TH HOUSE INFLUENCE Many of the troubles in your life stem from the inner world of your imagination. Worries and fears often stem from early disturbing experiences in connection with a brother or a father. Because you have a very active imagination you can have a very real sense of being threatened by shadowy forces. You have to take care not to exacerbate these feelings through drugs, pill misuse or alcohol as you are simply oversensitive to bad vibrations. For women with this influence, dealings with men have a tendency to be affected by unrealistic expectations which simply invite disappointment. In sexual matters there may be a dream of a special kind of holy union and rejection of carnal desire. Secret sexual encounters in which you hope to realize this dream lead to confusion and chaos. This influence is best utilized in the search for spiritual understanding - but even here you need to ensure that both feet a planted firmly on the ground. Hard work for the benefit of others purifies your soul.

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