Mars Mars goes in where others fear to tread

Mars goes in where others fear to tread. It is associated with the Greek god Ares, fortunate in war but very unfortunate in love. He exudes physical energy and as such is associated with the masculine side in astrology.

The muscular system guides Mars. Strength, he thinks, will take him where others are unable to go. He is aggressive.

One thing Mars does have for him is the fact that he believes he can not fail. Strongly sexual, he can be very decisive although at times considered hasty and rude.

Mars indicates drive and energy. It is the planet of emotion and inner motivation.

Understanding the relationship of Your Ruling Planet for your Zodiac Sign.

In astrology, a planet, the sun or moon rules each astrological sign. From birth until death, personality traits and happenings in your life are defined by where those planets sit and progress through the twelve signs of the Zodiac. Your ruling planet, how it aspects and progresses within the Zodiac previews what your life has to offer.
Realize your life’s potential. Find out where your ruling planet is currently and how knowing this can help you.

Pisces – February 20 to March 20 Signs of the Zodiac

Symbol: the Two Fishes
Emotional, sensitive and vulnerable, Pisceans lack the hard shell of those under the influence of the other two water signs, Cancer and Scorpio. Their defence against the world is,
therefore, to wear disguises, and these people are skilled in adapting to different situations, concealing their real feelings. They are like chameleons, changing their colour at will. They often appear to be a part of whatever is happening, when, in fact, they have drifted off into a private fantasy.

Aquarius - January 21 to February 19 Signs of the Zodiac

Symbol: the Water Carrier
The water carrier is depicted pouring water out of a vast container, an image that symbolises the ability of this sign to spread new ideas. Aquarius is concerned, sometimes to the point
of obsession, with being new, radical and different. Often it is eccentric, frequently awkward, and always demanding complete personal freedom.

Capricorn - December 22 to January 20 Signs of the Zodiac

Symbol: the Capricorn
The most commonly known side of Capricorn is that described by the combination of the goat, Saturn and the earth element. This is dull, materialistic, practical, unimaginative, serious, and
cautious. The Capricorn is the ideal industrialist or merchant, letting no humanitarian concerns interfere with the important business of making money. Of the goat, it is said there are two kinds: the first remains in domestic captivity, tethered to a post, the second is the wild mountain goat, leaping from peak to peak. The first will work hard to be rewarded with a position of minor responsibility, while the second becomes a captain of industry, the multimillionaire of western capitalism.

Sagittarius - November 23 to December 21 Signs of the Zodiac

Symbol: the Archer
The combination of mutability with fire makes the sign unstable; its plans are often dropped before completion. In this characteristic Sagittarius takes its nature from the flying
arrow; it is more important to travel than to arrive. This sign is marked by long journeys, whether of the mind, spirit or body. As it is the sign of Jupiter, the ruler of wisdom, Sagittarian journeys are often idealistic experiments in religion, philosophy, or the arts where the desire is to elevate the human spirit. Sometimes the journeys are physical; Sagittarians are often possessed by wanderlust. The purpose is the search for truth.

Scorpio - October 23 to November 22 Signs of the Zodiac

Symbol: the Scorpion
The intense emotions of this sign are toughened by Mars, given an obsessive quality by Pluto and channelled into a rigid mould by the fixed quality. Scorpio types develop passionate interests and devotion to causes which they pursue with death defying dedication. Those under this sign have an instinctive sense of what is right and what is wrong, and though this may be in contradiction to accepted morality, it nevertheless provides a powerful personal motivation. Scorpio types fall deeply in love, but if hurt or rejected can spend hours plotting bitter revenge. They are usually interested in things deep, dark or hidden, which cover a range of activities.

Virgo - August 23 to September 22 Signs of the Zodiac

Symbol: the Virgin
The key to the understanding of Virgo lies in the symbol of the Virgin. This is not a passive, feeble virgin, but rather a form of the earth mother, the ancient fertility goddess. The virgin
in this sense is pure, but also robust, fertile and potent. Virgo can be one of the most practical and productive of signs, and is prepared to sacrifice its own interests in order to
complete its allotted tasks. It is above all a sign of service and self-sacrifice.

Leo - July 23 to August 22 Signs of the Zodiac

Symbol: the Lion
A fire sign, ruled by the Sun and symbolised by the lion, the king of the jungle, this is the most egotistical, proud and ostentatious of all the signs. At their best creative, artistic,
colourful, generous, honest, warm hearted and natural leaders, Leonians can easily cross the line into being excessively vain, flamboyant, extravagant and selfish. They require an audience and even quiet Leos contrive to make an impression, judging their own behaviour as reflected in the mirror of audience response. The myth of Leo is the myth of the king, but in all
true kingship personal power is balanced by obligations and duties.

Cancer - June 22 to July 22 Signs of the Zodiac

Symbol: the Crab
Cancer is a sign of compassion, which embodies all that is best in the caring maternal instincts, but it often hides its emotions behind a mask that denies these inner feelings.
Cancerians are vulnerable and easily hurt; the confident mask they wear in public serves as a defence against the rough and tumble of the world. When upset, Cancerians may withdraw further into their shell, but they also snap at people, imitating the crab's sharp pincers.

Gemini - May 21, 22 to June 21 Signs of the Zodiac

Symbol: the Twins
Geminians are often maddeningly inconsistent; they can argue one point of view one day and the completely opposite view on the next. It is the actual process of thinking and communicating that is important to Gemini, not the end result. A firm conclusion is not necessary so long as the mind is kept well exercised. Geminians often become writers, orators, journalists, teachers, secretaries, lawyers, computer programmers, or take up
other activities in which their mental skills can be exercised.

Taurus - April 21 to May 20 Signs of the Zodiac

Symbol: the Bull
This sign values a comfortable, safe and unchanging environment, and likes to hold on to the past. Taurus is down to earth and practical, and is also one of the most productive of signs. The bull is an ancient fertility symbol; Taureans like to be engaged in producing things that can be of use. A fine appreciation of beauty and form is combined with creative power; Taureans often have artistic skills.

Signs of the Zodiac Aries - March 21 to April 20

Symbol: the Ram
Aries' reputation for egotism, action, and self-assertion is not based solely upon its fiery, cardinal characteristics, but also upon its position as first sign of the zodiac. At the first
degree of Aries the entire cycle of experience represented by the zodiac recommences. It represents the seed moment, the germ of all actions, the point at which movement commences. As such Ariens are entrepreneurs, leaders, adventurers, courageous, impulsive and highly motivated. Ariens spot future possibilities and develop them first, usually pushing their own interests.