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When Mars falls in Aries, it brings a powerful urge to take the initiative. The subject has great energy, often of an intellectual nature; he indulges in considerable mental activity and this may perhaps lead to strain. Love of independence, frankness; but prone to accidents through general haste. Impulsiveness and aggressiveness should be controlled; this could be difficult if Mars is afflicted and the negative traits is associated with the planet are strongly emphasized. Slight cuts and burns are almost inevitable. Strongly sexed.
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Mars in Taurus |
This placing contributes firmness bordering on obstinacy. A hard tenacious worker with considerable practical ability. The temper is slowly aroused but is seldom easy to control, and outbursts can be unpleasant for others; under affliction, violence can occur. Some danger of throat upsets. This position of Mars has a powerful financial influence, and although money may be well earned through hard work, spending could be equally heavy, and the more practical aspects of the position are needed to keep a balance. Sensuous and affectionate can be extremely possessive. |
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Intellectual energy is prominent, but restlessness and a tendency to fritter energy can occur. Powers of concentration must be carefully developed. Mentally and physically alert; also talkative. Sometimes, writing ability is shown, or is admired by others. The latter feeling may be expressed through correspondence. Variety and changes of occupation are important; but patience may be lacking, and unfinished tasks may impede progress. If the subject has two or three different projects on hand, he must learn to complete them all due course. It is important to learn this early in life. Under affliction, nervous tension can build up.
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Mars in Cancer |
This placing tends to encourage a high emotional level, which needs conscious steadying. It is easy to become upset and bad-tempered, if mars is afflicted. Tenacity and ambition are present, but sometimes there is a lack of straight-forwardness. Tensions may be difficult to release and may cause slight stomach and nervous upsets. Originality, independence and sensuousness are strong traits. This position often gives a pronounced desire for home and family - and makes energetic if tense mothers. Intuition is powerful and should be followed.
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Enthusiasm and a strong sense of purpose are the best qualities of Mars in Leo. A natural sense of drama can border on the melodramatic under affliction. There is ambition in plenty which, coupled with the inevitable enthusiasm, can be a powerful force. The negative indications are over enthusiasm and bombastic tendencies. Generosity, affection and a genuine dislike of pettiness or small-mindedness are usual. The subject in this placing has a sociable nature and enjoys the company of others. Emotions are expressed through artistic creativity and a passionate love-life. Responsibility is well taken. A quick but easily appeased temper.
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Mars in Virgo |
Good workers are born with Mars in Virgo, but are at their best under steady direction. They are often ambitious, but sometimes find responsibility hard to maintain. Worries may result, perhaps bringing stomach or skin troubles. Great trouble is taken, attention being paid to the smallest detail; though sometimes the over-all scheme is lost if the subject allows himself to become more involved with minutiae. Practical ability is abundant, coupled with ingenuity. Interfering, 'busy-body' tendencies occur, with tensions resulting from emotional frustration.
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There is a certain fluctuation of energy when Mars in this Sign: sometimes languid, sometimes passionate. No effort is spared in forming relationships, and all the persuasive powers are marshalled for "getting the girl/guy". An inclination to quarrel may in fact motivate the subject's urge to persuade others. Falling in love hastily, and all to often - thus the subject learns the hard way, but sometimes fails to put the lessons into practice. Perceptiveness can be easily developed; intuitive.
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Mars in Scorpio |
This placing contributes deep emotions; if these are allowed to flow positively there is real strength, but if (as indicated by other areas of the chart) energy and emotion are blocked, the negative side can become dangerous, resulting in cruelty, jealousy and revenge; also secretiveness. A love of good food and drink, sometimes to access, may be evident, perhaps in compensation for frustrated emotions, or some failure to find positive expression for them. Strength of character is required to realize the great potential of this position of Mars.
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Boisterous, with schoolboyish energy and abundant mental activity; enthusiastic for new projects. Sometimes, ideas seem outrageous, beyond the scope of other people. It is difficult to separate energy from enthusiasm and these works hand in glove when Mars is in this Sign. Opinions are often removed from the conventional; skepticism, as well as moral courage, is common. Under affliction, the tendency to exaggerate is difficult to control.
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Mars in Capricorn |
Energy is directed towards the acheivement of objectives in life - which may be considerable. If other areas of the Chart show ambition, this will dominate - perhaps to the exclusion of all else. Success, both in the public eye and from a personal and financial point of view, will be all important. Energy is carefully and constructively deployed. Waste and incompetence cannot be tolerated. There is a liking for authority and power, which can sometimes get out of hand. A cold, quick irritability. |
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Although impulsive, the subject is usually determined to acheive his personal objectives. Freedom is important; intellectual abilities lean towards the scientific. Unpredictable actions are strongly indicated, and this can cause difficulties with friends; In an emergency, the reactions are quick and helpful. The pioneering spirit of Mars can be expressed through freedom-fighting for others. The emotional side of Mars is not conducive to Aquarian rationality or detachment, and some emotional discard is likely, which can lead to tension. |
Mars in Pisces |
A strong emotional desire to work for other people, involving considerable self-sacrifice. At its best, the energy-force of Mars in Pisces can acheive splendid results in this direction, but practical ability in other areas of Chart is necessary to get the best out of this placing; if real strength is lacking, energy will be lost in muddle and confusion. If Mars is afflicted, indolence and indecision can occur. Sometimes there is a tendency to be influenced by others. |