Mars The principle of action—movement toward that which we desire.

Mars embodies the principle of action. For its health, Mars requires some worthy goal, though in the absence of one, a goal is often created. Part of our crisis of meaninglessness is Mars without a target—a hunter with nothing to hunt. Action and activity take on luminescence when pursuing that to which our soul aligns. Fighting for a righteous cause ranks among the world's finest feelings. This is the source of the saying that if you love what you do, you will never work a day in your life. Mars can be dragged to the job, but cannot be made to enjoy it. More likely, Mars will find its joy negatively—in complaints, arguments, and frustration. Either way, Mars will find expression in your life.

Mars in air signs may be especially argumentative, or at least discover that in the realm of thinking and communicating they can assert themselves and pursue their goals. These natives often find themselves attracted to intelligence and verbal élan.

Mars in water signs operates through subtle emotional jujitsu, moving toward goals through the intricate politics of social engagement.

Mars in fire signs pursues goals directly, physically moving toward the object of desire, naturally engaging every available tool toward achievement.

Mars in earth signs focuses on the practical steps needed to bring their target inexorably into possession. They excel at planning and prove relentless in execution.

Ability: Act, pursue, assert will, channel desire into movement