Whereas Venus is the unifying principle of attraction, Mars is the divisive, scattering principle of out-thrusting energy, separating one thing from another. It is the active force of the individual ego in the world, expressing the separate self and fighting for its rights. It represents how you go after what you want, your drive and energy to be active, your sexual and aggressive urges, initiative, motivation, courage, combativeness, struggle and war. It is the energy behind your feelings, whatever they are, and thus represents passion. Wherever Mars is in your chart is where your energy is directed and released, and where you have strife, discord, and tension if not handled properly. In a woman’s chart it represents her image of male energy.

Mars symbolizes the human libido, not merely the sexualized energy, but human energy pure and simple—the Chi.  Mars rules ego, aggression, sexual drive, individuality, survival, yang, passion, courage, sports, competition, war, stamina, independent in relationships, conflict, force, vigor and mechanical ability.  In the physical body it rules the muscles, male genitalia, red corpuscles, nose and the excretory tract.

This Mars in astrology page and in fact this entire website are excerpted from You and the Universe, a handmade, personalized fine art book on mythology, astrology and astronomy through which is woven the recipient's complete astrological reading.