Mars

Rules the sign of Aries and the 1st house of the horoscope.

The god of war Mars, represents our energy, drive and the ability to assert ourselves. It symbolizes our urge to act, our fighting spirit and the aggressive side of our nature. This is why Mars is linked to our survival instinct and need for self - preservation.

Mars is linked to our physical urges, competitive nature and how enterprising we are. It shows what we desire in life and what kindles our passion and is often associated with physical activity and sport.

Along with Venus, Mars is the other planet strongly connected to relationships. As well as representing our desire nature and sex drive, it also shows the qualities we find physically attractive in another and the sort of person we lust after. In a man's horoscope, Mars points to the archetype to which he aspires and how he expresses his sexuality and in a woman's, her ideal man.

The sign and house placing in the horoscope will show what you put your energy and drive into and how assertive you are. It will also indicate the area of life where you can expect conflict or anger to occur. Its influence will also flavour your sexual relationships.

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