Mars in Scorpio

MARS

After the sphere of Venus, outward-bound solar power passes through the sphere of Earth. Here it develops as the life energy (prana or chi) which animates the biosphere and its material organizations. Earth is a pivotal planet in our view of the solar system, for we see and interpret the solar system from Earth.

Our picture of the solar system is thus an earthly picture, made possible by our particular position and function in the system. Earth is presumably the only place in our solar system where organic life as we know it develops, where a certain type of material organization is animated by spirit and develops a certain type of consciousness. As life in human beings develops a sense of self, this sense of self has to express itself through action.

This action is what Mars symbolizes. It thus represents the mobilization of energy, the capacity to do and to assert oneself. Mars has often been considered a negative symbol in astrology, but the capacities Mars represents are in themselves neither constructive nor destructive.

Much depends on the value the Venus function gives to experience, whether Mars is activated in reactionary 'fight or flight,' or if it operates positively to carry out the directives of a centralizing will.

Nevertheless, where Mars' capacity to do is activated, so too may develop a tendency to force issues and overdo, especially when doing compensates for insecurity or frustration. In such cases, the negative aspects of Mars may operate as recklessness, argumentativeness, vindictiveness, or even open hostility.

Leyla Rael

MARS IN SCORPIO

Keynote: Hidden reserves of power explode into action.

Symbol: Miners drilling deep into the bowels of the earth strike oil.

Mars co-ruler of Scorpio, posited in its own sign, gives access to an arsenal of potent psychological weapons which can be used for good or bad. To a large extent the individual must decide how they will direct these inner forces. If they do not deliberately take their stand on the side of good, they may find themselves sliding into wrong doing before they realize the implications of their malefactions.

With so much power at their disposal, they cannot hold themselves aloof but must make a definite commitment either to the forces of darkness or to the forces of light.

People with Mars in Scorpio are passionate, hard driving, and relentlessly determined to get to the bottom of things. Practical and hard working, their ability to command makes them effective executives and disciplinarians.

Exceptional physical strength and endurance, together with dauntless courage, play a part in their success. Even if they fail, they go down fighting.

Mars in Scorpio generally indicates a strong sex drive. However, since this sign is found in the second half of the zodiac, the sector which concerns social and collective issues, sexual activity stems less from the desire for personal gratification than from a passionate yearning to lose oneself in another. A partner who is mysterious or exotic can be preferred to one too well known.

Libidinal impulses may also be sublimated to a famous personality or a cause. There is a need to be possessed by something greater than oneself, just as Mars in the opposite sign Taurus shows the need to possess.

The Scorpion's willingness to fight dauntlessly for their beliefs grows out of their conviction that an individual's deepest resources lie not in their own ego-bound personality, but in their capacity to relate to other people and to function within the social framework of their milieu.

The heavy emotion of Scorpio is intensified by the passion of Mars, and it is essential that one find rewarding and satisfying sexual expression. Do not dismiss this statement as a generalization; while we all need sexual fulfillment, if this is not forthcoming for someone with Mars in Scorpio there will be resentfulness and a brooding unhappiness that may be hard to pin down.

There is marvelous potential in this placing, if the emotions related to all spheres of life are allowed to flow positively. On the negative side, jealousy can be a problem, and in extreme circumstances one may show vengeful tendencies.

There will be a love of good food and sometimes a liking for really living it up. If the love of food and drink gets out of hand it may be that the individual is compensating for a lack of emotional fulfillment.

It is vital that this person is emotionally involved in their career because, while moneymaking is important, the forceful and highly charged energies of Mars should be fully expressed through work.

The physical energy of Mars will be plentiful, and as the placing adds considerable determination (often stubbornness), heavy exercise - and sometimes martial arts - may be enjoyed. Water sports are also very popular.

As the genitals are governed by Scorpio, any inflammation or slight problem in that area should not be ignored.

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