Mars shows how you pursue and protect—your action style, anger hygiene, sexual spark, and willingness to cut what drains you. Read it by sign, house, and aspects.
Personality Snapshot
Mars is your go-button. It decides when to act, how hard to push, and what to defend. Fed well, Mars is clean power. Starved, it leaks as snark, stalls, or scorched earth.
✅ What it wants
- A clear target and a timebox
- Permission to say “no” early
- Direct feedback, not hints
⚠️ When it struggles
- Procrastination disguised as “research”
- Passive aggression; hot/cold cycles
- Picking fights to feel alive
🧭 Feed it well
- One priority per day; ship before noon
- Move your body; sweat clears static
- Say the boundary once, then act
Quick Facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Keywords | Action, pursuit, sex, anger, cuts, courage, boundaries |
| Domicile / Detriment | Aries, Scorpio / Libra, Taurus |
| Exaltation / Fall | Capricorn / Cancer |
| Cycle & Joy | ~2 years around the zodiac; retrograde ~every 26 months for ~8–10 weeks. Planetary joy (traditional): 6th house. |
| Retrograde? | Yes. Review anger/effort patterns, edit goals, rehab the body. |
What Mars Describes
Pursuit & Power
- How you start, chase, and finish
- Risk tolerance and conflict style
- What you’ll protect without apology
Body & Heat
- Sexual spark and physical drive
- Anger regulation and recovery speed
- Training style that actually sticks
Mars by Sign (how you push)
Mars by House (where effort lands)
Major Aspects to Mars
Read natal, synastry, and transit meanings. Basics live at the aspects hub.
For balance, read opposite signs Aries/Libra and Scorpio/Taurus, plus house themes like the 1st, 6th, and 10th.
Retrogrades & Cycle (pace and pressure)
Retrograde rhythm
- Every ~26 months, ~8–10 weeks
- Reassess goals, rehab strength, fix process drift
- Watch hard contacts (e.g., Mars square Saturn)
House focus
Synastry hints
- Your Mars ↔ their Venus = chemistry
- Your Mars ↔ their Saturn = brakes/standards
- See full compatibility for nuance
Quick Practice (work with your Mars)
Journal
- What am I avoiding that would take 10 minutes?
- Where do I need a cleaner “no”?
- Which fight is worth it this month?
Body & ritual
- Daily movement before screens
- 2-minute rule: start, then decide
- Anger hygiene: breathe, name, act once
Mars FAQ
Is Mars just “anger”?
It’s broader: pursuit, protection, and the fuel to make cuts. Anger is one signal; the job is to route that energy cleanly.
How does Mars affect compatibility?
Mars links show how you chase, fight, and flirt. Compare with their Venus, Moon, and Mars on the compatibility page.
Explore more
- All planets: https://skygram.ai/planets
- Signs: https://skygram.ai/signs
- Houses: https://skygram.ai/houses
- Aspects hub: https://skygram.ai/aspects
- Birth chart generator: https://skygram.ai/birth-chart
- Compatibility: https://skygram.ai/compatibility