The Mars Symbol in the Astrological Wheel

A Healthy Mars

The Mars symbol describes how we can best enthusiastically pursue and achieve our dreams. Mars in astrology symbolizes how we assert ourselves, how we fight for what we believe in, and our style of taking action.

Mars originated in Roman mythology where he was known as the God of War and the father of all warriors. In fact, whenever the ancients saw the Red Planet in the sky it struck fear in their hearts. They thought of this planet as one that brought war, strive, and violence.

Mars, indeed, rule those things, but, as we have seen, all of the planets have positive and negative characteristics. In the zodiac, mars used in a positive sense can be accomplished by courageously facing your fears; to stand your ground no matter how unconfident you may feel inside.

Mars in astrology symbolizes what you are most passionate about in your life. It is what "fires you up" and motivates you to get things started. Conversely, it is also how you express your frustration and anger.

Regardless of which of the 12 zodiac signs your mars symbol resides in, it speaks volumes about how you approach things in your life whether they are problems or simply projects. If you have the Mars symbol in an Air Sign (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius), then you prefer to thoroughly analyze things and intellectualize them to ensure that you taking the correct action.

The meaning of Mars in an astrology Earth Sign (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn), is that you tend to have a very practical, roll-up-your-sleeves and just get to work approach.

The meaning of Mars in the astrological Fire Signs (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius), you have a very enthusiastic, adventurous, leap-before-you-look approach.

Finally, Mars in astrology in one of the zodiac Water Signs of Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces indicates that you experience your emotions on a deep level. You tend to base your actions upon how you "feel" about things before you actually do anything.

Lastly, the Mars symbol indicates your sexual appetite and your tastes. In a man's birth chart, it symbolizes how he presents his masculinity and how he tends to attract the opposite sex. In a woman's chart, it symbolizes the type of man that she finds really attractive and is a total "turn-on" for her.

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