Mars Signs

Mars describes how you go after what you want. Your Mars sign reveals your drive and ambition, how you handle conflict and anger, what motivates you and your style of desire and attraction.

Mars in AriesBold · Competitive · EnergeticMars in Aries is at home — bold, competitive and courageous. You act fast, love a challenge and have enormous energy, though patience and follow-through take practice.Mars in TaurusPersistent · Steady · SensualMars in Taurus is in detriment — slow to start but impossible to stop. You work steadily toward tangible goals, with remarkable stamina and a sensual, patient approach to desire.Mars in GeminiRestless · Clever · VersatileMars in Gemini fights with words. You're mentally restless, juggle many projects at once and are motivated by learning, variety and quick wins.Mars in CancerProtective · Emotional · TenaciousMars in Cancer is in its fall — drive is fuelled by emotion and the instinct to protect. You fight hardest for family and home, and you tend to approach conflict indirectly.Mars in LeoConfident · Dramatic · CourageousMars in Leo acts with confidence, pride and creative fire. You're driven by recognition and self-expression, and you lead with courage and generosity.Mars in VirgoEfficient · Skilled · DiligentMars in Virgo channels energy into precision, skill and service. You're efficient, hard-working and methodical, and you excel at improving systems.Mars in LibraDiplomatic · Fair · CooperativeMars in Libra is in detriment — you prefer diplomacy to confrontation and act best in partnership. You're driven by fairness and can be a powerful advocate for others.Mars in ScorpioIntense · Strategic · RelentlessMars in Scorpio is at home — intense, strategic and relentless. Your drive is deep and focused, desire runs powerfully and you never forget a slight.Mars in SagittariusAdventurous · Enthusiastic · BoldMars in Sagittarius is driven by adventure, freedom and big goals. You're enthusiastic, restless and at your best when chasing something inspiring.Mars in CapricornDisciplined · Ambitious · StrategicMars in Capricorn is exalted — disciplined, ambitious and strategic. You play the long game, work harder than almost anyone and channel energy into lasting achievement.Mars in AquariusRebellious · Idealistic · InventiveMars in Aquarius is driven by ideals and innovation. You fight for causes, work best with autonomy and bring unconventional energy to everything you pursue.Mars in PiscesIntuitive · Gentle · ImaginativeMars in Pisces acts from intuition and compassion. Your energy ebbs and flows, you're motivated by dreams and ideals and you often work best behind the scenes.

Mars signs by element

Fire

A fire Mars acts instantly and passionately. You're competitive, courageous and energised by a challenge, with anger that flares fast and fades fast.

Earth

An earth Mars works steadily and persistently. You pace yourself, build toward long-term goals and rarely give up once committed.

Air

An air Mars fights with words and ideas. You're motivated by concepts and people, and you prefer negotiation and debate to confrontation.

Water

A water Mars acts from emotion and intuition. Your drive is fuelled by feeling, and you tend to work indirectly — steady, strategic and quietly determined.

Where Mars is strongest

Domicile (at home)

Aries, Scorpio

Exalted

Capricorn

Detriment

Libra, Taurus

Fall

Cancer

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Mars sign FAQ

What is a Mars sign?

Mars describes how you go after what you want. Your Mars sign reveals your drive and ambition, how you handle conflict and anger, what motivates you and your style of desire and attraction.

How long does Mars stay in a sign?

Mars spends about 6 to 7 weeks (months during a retrograde) in each sign.

How do I find my Mars sign?

You need your birth date — and ideally your birth time and place. Skygram calculates your full natal chart for free, including your Mars sign.