Mars, spiritual warrior or spoiled brat?

Mars is the archetype of our Inner Warrior. It's how we get our needs met.

An archetype transcends the individual. In astrology they take the form of planets and their associated myths.

In the movie of the same name the Gladiator's success as a general was due to his understanding of the rules of war. He had strategy, a plan, and commanded others well. This is the quality of Mars in Capricorn, where Mars is exalted.

Time to begin the Quest
If the Sun is our Inner Hero, Mars is our Inner Warrior. A healthy Mars gets us what we want. As the General, Mars is in service to the King - the Sun. The Sun is the spirit, the light that shines within us, the sign it is in describes the journey we are on in this life.

Finding our passion
Mars combines to bring out the selfish, arrogant side of the Sun's energy. In Vedic astrology Mars is known as a negative planetary type because it has pushy energy. It is therefore better when it isn't overly strong.

However when Mars is disciplined - as a soldier is- and it joins the Sun, the soldier allies with the King. Mars helps us achieve our purpose. When this conjunction occurs (approx. every two years) it is a call for the Hero to go on the spiritual quest.

Mars Sun conjunction -theme lasts for 2 years
On Dec 5th 2008 Mars joined the Sun in the sign of Sagittarius at 13 degrees. If you have any planet at that degree it is a powerful time for you to live your purpose. Sagittarius is the sign of the Teacher, The Missionary, the Philosopher and The Visionary.

The next conjunction will be on 5th February 2011 at 15 degrees of Aquarius.

Mars goes retrograde every two years
When Mars goes retrograde it stays in the same part of the sky for approx. 8 months. On 17th October 2009 it moved into the sign of Leo and stays until 7th June 2010. Mars went retrograde on December 24th and goes direct on 11th March 2010 at 0 degrees Leo.

Leo is a fixed sign and is ruled by the Sun. This is the playful creative child in all of us. See the page on Leo for more info>

MARS ARCHETYPES THROUGH THE SIGNS
Hollywood is the modern day equivalent of Mount Olympus, home to the Greek gods. The stars play the role of modern gods. The list tells you where they have Mars in their charts. It gives a clue to their machismo. Do you recognise the archetypes in them or the parts they choose?

Mars in Aries Kevin Costner The Lone Warrior, Action Man, The Athlete, Hot Blooded Lover

Mars in Taurus Tom Cruise The Sensual Lover, The Farmer, The Practical Consolidator

Mars in Gemini Antonio Banderas, Sean Connery. The Magician, Trickster, The Messenger, Peter Pan, The Writer, Hermes

Mars in Cancer Robin Williams, Keanu Reeves Maternal Man, The Caretaker, Mr Moody, The Sensitive Nurturer

Mars in Leo George Clooney The King, The Hero, The Director, Sun God Apollo

Mars in Virgo Robert Downey Jnr The Healer, The Sacred Craftsman, The Perfectionist, The Prude

Mars in Libra Michael Douglas The Charmer, Don Juan, The Peacemaker, The Husband

Mars in Scorpio Mel Gibson Psychoanalyst, Sex addict, Shaman/Sorcerer, The Power Magnate

Mars in Sagittarius John Travolta The Freedom lover, The Cowboy, The Philosopher, The Teacher

Mars in Capricorn Brad Pitt The Father, The Provider, The Wise Man, The Law Giver, Statesman

Mars in Aquarius Alec Baldwin The Rebel, The Outsider, The Politician, The Team Player, The Humanitarian

Mars in Pisces Tom Hanks The Dreamer, The Drug Addict, The Artist/Poet/Musician, The Visionary.

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