Mars
The planet of action, energy, and drive
- •Energetic
- •Courageous
- •Assertive
- •Passionate
- •Direct
- •Initiative
- •Courage
- •Competition
- •Desire
Expression Type
Day expression
Natural Ruler Of
Planetary Influence
Influence Type
Action and drive
Key Areas of Influence
- Drive and ambition
- Physical energy
- Assertiveness
- Competition
Energy Type
Active and assertive energy
Expression
Most active during daylight hours
Nature
Dynamic and energetic nature
Quality
Initiating and active quality
Initiative
Powers your drive to take action and start new things
Courage
Fuels your courage and ability to face challenges
Competition
Influences how you handle competition and conflict
Desire
Shapes your passions and what motivates you
🔄During Retrograde
Energy levels fluctuate, actions may be delayed, anger management is important
⚡Areas Affected
Energy, action, desire, and courage
Best Hours
First hour after sunrise on Tuesday
Activities
Physical exercise, competitive activities, and initiating projects
🏺Deity
Ares/Mars - The god of war and passion
📖Story
Ares represented the violent and untamed aspects of war, contrasting with Athena's strategic warfare
👑Domicile
Aries and Scorpio - Channels energy and passion
⭐Exaltation
Capricorn 28° - Strongest strategic action
↘️Fall & Detriment
Fall in Cancer, Detriment in Libra/Taurus
✨Harmonious Aspects
Energizes willpower and leadership abilities
Expands drive and successful action
Intensifies power and transformative abilities
⚔️Challenging Aspects
Frustrates action and creates obstacles
Confuses direction and weakens energy
Creates impulsive and erratic actions
🌟Special Aspects
Integrates action with harmony
Aligns action with thought
🏠Natural House
Rules the 1st house of self and the 8th house of transformation
The house where this planet expresses its energy most naturally
🎯Areas of Influence
Strongest in areas requiring action and initiative
👤Physical Influence
Muscles, head, and blood
🧠Psychological Traits
Motivation, aggression, and desire nature
🎭Behavioral Patterns
Action patterns and conflict handling
⏱️Orbital Period
687 days (1.88 years)
Time to complete one orbit around the Sun
🌠Transit Effects
Energizes and sometimes creates tension or action in affected areas
🔄Major Cycles
Two-year cycle of action and energy (including retrograde)