Mars

Personal Planet
Rules Aries
Rules Scorpio
Action
Energy
Desire
Courage
Aggression

Mars represents your drive, ambition, and how you take action. It governs physical energy, sexuality, competition, and courage. Mars reveals how you assert yourself and pursue your desires.

Mars Through the Signs

Mars spends about 6-7 weeks in each sign, though retrograde can extend this to 6 months or more. It takes approximately 2 years to complete its journey through the zodiac.

Mars Retrograde

Mars retrograde occurs about every 2 years for approximately 2.5 months. During this time, energy may feel frustrated, and direct action can backfire. It's better to strategize than to push forward.

Mars Transits

Mars transits energize and activate the affairs of the house it's passing through. Expect increased motivation, potential conflicts, and the drive to take action in that life area.

Mars is the planetary ruler of Aries and Scorpio. This connection reveals how Mars's energy is naturally expressed.

Discover Your Mars Placement

See which sign and house Mars occupies in your unique birth chart.