There is so much more to our astrological placements than just our big three. We all know what our sun signs mean. But what do our Mars signs mean? Mars rules over our passion, willpower, and drive. You can find yours by Googling “Mars Sign Calculator.” Read on to find out what yours says about you.
What Does Our Mars Sign Mean?
Mars is named after the Roman god of war. So it is only fitting that our Mars sign governs our passion and our aggression. Read on to find out how our Mars placements affect our drive and willpower.
Aries Mars
Aries’ ruling planet is Mars, so people with their Mars placement in Aries are impulsive and quick-tempered. They make their decisions quickly and generally live their life in the fast lane. If you have this placement, then you are a spontaneous trail-blazer. You can be very enthusiastic, hyper-active, and child-like.
Taurus Mars
People with their Mars placement in Taurus tend to be determined and goal-oriented. Though they can have powerful tempers, they are usually slow to anger. Since Taurus is ruled by Venus, people born under this placement can be very intimate with their partners. If you have this placement, then you are a patient and diligent worker. You are dependable and ambitious.
Gemini Mars
People with their Mars placement in Gemini do not like to sit still. They can become easily bored and are constantly looking for something new and exciting. For people born under this placement, the pen is always mightier than a sword. They tend to do well in debates because they can verbally eviscerate their opponents. If you have this placement, then you are a problem-solver.
Cancer Mars
People with their Mars placement in Cancer are able to turn their passive-aggression into an art form. They do not like confrontation but their ever-changing moods can make it hard for them to stay completely silent. If you have this placement, then you are a natural protector. People feel at-ease around you. You are confident and peaceful.
Leo Mars
People with their Mars placement in Leo want to be remembered for their creations and contributions. They think with their heart rather than their head. Because of this, they can be very ambitious, adventurous, and overtly sexual. If you have this placement, then you are a risk-taker. You have an authoritative air about you and a magnetic personality.
Virgo Mars
People with their Mars placement in Virgo can be just as goal-oriented as Mars Taureans. But they can also be just as scatter-brained as Mars Geminis. They are not necessarily bossy, but they can be over-critical if things are not done a certain way. If you have this placement, then you are an overachiever. You are able to work under pressure quite well.
Libra Mars
People with their Mars placement in Libra can often come off as indecisive because they like to reflect thoroughly on a situation before making a decision. They prefer balance and peace over confrontation and this preference can make them seem passive-aggressive. If you have this placement, then you are a peace-keeper. You excel at conflict resolution and you have a strong desire to fight for justice.
Scorpio Mars
Scorpio’s ancient ruling planet is Mars, so people with their Mars placement in Scorpio love a good challenge. They are physically sexual, but they can have issues connecting with people emotionally. If you have this placement, then you are a go-getter. You have strong survival instincts and you pride yourself on overcoming any obstacle in your way.
Sagittarius Mars
People with their Mars placement in Sagittarius can be temperamental but not confrontational. When they are given a choice between fight or flight, they will almost always choose flight. If you have this placement, then you are a jack-of-all-trades. You like to work on a lot of projects at once, sometimes to your own detriment. You are physically active and a lot of fun to be around.
Capricorn Mars
People with their Mars placement in Capricorn like order and productivity. They exert self-control when expressing their anger and sexuality. If you have this placement, then you are the CEO of the zodiac. You are hardworking and ambitious. You also believe in setting realistic goals.
Aquarius Mars
People with their Mars placement in Aquarius value their independence above all else. They enjoy their freedom and they want others to feel free to be themselves. They prefer mental challenges over physical challenges. If you have this placement, then you are possibly a social justice warrior. You fight for equality in clever and creative ways that some people may not always understand.
Pisces Mars
People with their Mars placement in Pisces are mild-mannered and seemingly directionless. They can be very sweet and gentle. If you have this placement, then you are a true artist. You don’t always know what you want, you do know that you are happiest when you are able to create or express yourself in an artistic manner.
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Ophiuchus Mars
Is there life on Mars? Not for Ophiuchus, because it is not a real sign.
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Wait, What’s Ophiuchus?
Ophiuchus is allegedly the 13th zodiac. Every few years you’ll see a bunch of articles spring up questioning if people’s zodiac signs are wrong now because of this “new” discovery. But most astrologers don’t acknowledge the existence of the sign, and neither do we.
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