MARS

After the sphere of Venus, outward-bound solar power passes through the sphere of Earth. Here it develops as the life energy (prana or chi) that animates the biosphere and its material organizations. Earth is a pivotal planet in our view of the solar system, for we see and interpret the solar system from Earth.

Our picture of the solar system is thus an earthly picture, made possible by our particular position and function in the system. Earth is presumably the only place in our solar system where organic life as we know it develops, where a certain type of material organization is animated by spirit and develops a certain type of consciousness. As life in human beings develops a sense of self, this sense of self has to express itself through action.

This action is what Mars symbolizes. It thus represents the mobilization of energy, the capacity to do and to assert oneself. Mars has often been considered a negative symbol in astrology, but the capacities Mars represents are in themselves neither constructive nor destructive. Much depends on the value the Venus function gives to experience, whether Mars is activated in reactionary 'fight or flight,' or if it operates positively to carry out the directives of a centralizing will.

Nevertheless, where Mars' capacity to do is activated, so too may develop a tendency to force issues and overdo, especially when doing compensates for insecurity or frustration. In such cases, the negative aspects of Mars may operate as recklessness, argumentativeness, vindictiveness, or even open hostility.

 

Leyla Rael



 

MARS IN GEMINI

Keynote: Ideas are projected forcefully.

Symbol: A fencer engages his opponent with agile parries and swift thrusts.

Mars in Gemini denotes an energetic thinker with a busy, restless mind. This is a voluble talker who seldom hesitates to jump into a debate on any subject that ignites their interest. They endeavor to convert ideas into effective action as quickly as possible in order to be free to pursue the new projects that claim their attention. They will labor diligently to achieve desired results, but are apt to exert themselves in spurts rather than in a steady even manner.

As a verbal sophisticate they are capable of building a bridge of words between the world of mind and the world of practical action. They can make idealistic enterprises sound feasible and know how to present the reasonable in terms of the desirable.

It is important to exercise the body as well as the mind, but this person may not be particularly inclined to do so unless some sort of intellectual challenge is involved. Many forms of exercise will be tried, but most will be deemed boring. The individual is encouraged to find one that satisfies their intellectual and physical needs, and to stick to it. If this does not happen, restlessness can build up, bringing a rather sharp temper and irritability that will be directed not only towards others but also to the self, through considerable self-criticism.

Quite a strong element of versatility is usually present, but watch that energy is not dissipated through too many changes of direction, both in life in general and on a day-to-day basis.

The arms and hands are vulnerable so one is encouraged to wear protective gloves when gardening or doing rough chores, and to be very careful when handling sharp tools or hot dishes especially when Mars is making transits to the personal planets or the Ascendant.

As far as the sex life is concerned, this person should be a lively, experimental partner who will enjoy a rewarding sex life from youth right through to old age. The attitude towards sex will be light-hearted: it is fun, and to be enjoyed. This placing tends to take some of the steamy passion out of this sphere of life, but the subject will nevertheless be an energetic and often athletic lover.

 

Astrology, the Divine Science

 

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