Mars in the Signs

At home in Mars's own sign. Acts quickly and directly, and is competitive, brave and full of energy.

Lesson: Patience, and aiming the energy.

Acts slowly, steadily and with great persistence. Hard to start, hard to stop, and strong in the body.

Lesson: Flexibility, and taming stubborn anger.

Acts through words and ideas. Quick, restless and argumentative, and does many things at once.

Lesson: Finishing what they begin.

Acts indirectly and protectively. Drive comes from feeling and the need to defend what is theirs, and anger can turn passive.

Lesson: Asserting themselves openly.

Acts with confidence and pride. Bold, generous and dramatic, motivated by recognition and creative expression.

Lesson: Acting without needing an audience.

Acts with precision and care. Works hard, methodically and practically, and is critical when frustrated.

Lesson: Acting before everything is perfect.

Acts diplomatically and avoids open conflict, so drive can stall when it would upset the balance. Fights for fairness.

Lesson: Asking directly for what they want.

Acts with intensity and focus. Determined, strategic and tireless, with strong desire and quiet anger.

Lesson: Using that power without controlling.

Acts with enthusiasm and optimism. Energetic, adventurous and direct, and drawn to big goals.

Lesson: Following through, and tact.

Acts with discipline and ambition. Strategic, patient and tireless, working steadily towards long goals.

Lesson: Easing off, and resting.

Acts on principle and for causes. Independent, inventive and stubborn about their ideas.

Lesson: Acting on personal feeling, not only principle.

Acts gently and indirectly. Driven by compassion and imagination, with energy that comes and goes.

Lesson: Direct action, and saying no.