Mars in the Houses

Mars in the Houses

These delineations are pure Mars in the houses – unimpeded by aspects from other Planets or Points. As most charts will have aspects to Mars from other Planets you will need to edit these delineations where necessary as per each charts planetary pairs with Mars. The Sign on the cusp of the house Mars is in and the Planetary ruler of that house in the individual chart will also need to be considered, as will the sign: element/mode that Mars is in. If you are serious about learning Astrology read them all not just yours.

Mars in the First House

Mars in the first is self-initiating, they like to be in charge of themselves – self-directed and self-motivated. They possess the sort of get up and go that can exhaust the average person trying to keep up with them. This position of Mars naturally assumes that they are there to direct others, and to get everybody assigned to their roles and up and moving and doing. They can be quite demanding people not only on themselves but anyone in their immediate vicinity. This is an alpha position of Mars its go hard or go home, its do it now or rack off and let me get on with it, its impatient and wants everything now, if not yesterday! A well-handled Mars in the First is the energy that can spark the beginning of many an enterprise like an entrepreneur with the conductor’s baton in their hand. As leaders they have what it takes to inspire others and to make demands on others in such a way that they feel compelled to act. As workers they like positions where they act independently and work without supervision. They often direct their need for physical activity into sporting pursuits but not necessarily team sports. Learning to play well with others will ultimately have to be dealt with sooner or later, or there will be no one left to direct or assign roles to. They have a strong connection to their sexual identity and consider themselves a sexual being in essence and will not be happy if they are not getting “any”. This is a position that can enjoy the chase more than the catch and will be caught by another who is willing to be chased and caught and chased again. As once it’s not exciting anymore and without challenge this placement losses interest and moves on. To Mars in the first life is meant to be exciting, to feel the rush of adrenaline whilst daring to go where others hesitate, they want to forge ahead and conquer obstacles one after another after another. These people want to win, they thrive in competitive environments.  It’s a strong position as it’s in its natural house and that house is Angular – the closer to the Ascendant it is the stronger the energy is and the more noticeable it is as it is projected out as the persona. These people like to shape and craft their bodies so as to appear physically fit, trim and terrific. They also craft their bodies to attract sexual partners and are attracted to fit strong people who enjoy exercising and being fit and strong too.

Mars in the Second House

Mars in the second is self-sustaining, they like to protect themselves and will take whatever initiative required to bring home the income needed to sustain them. They enjoy preparing food and understand the connection between food and sustaining the energy levels of the body through food. It does not imply health food though and could just as well be loading up on carbs and sugars and missing the fibre, protein and vegetables. If anger has been internalised this position could eat to suppress anger, motivation or even the libido. There is a steady flow of energy that can pace itself and enjoys working in areas where physical hard graft is needed to get through the day which is when loading up on carbs and higher energy foods would be needed and burned over the working day. Willing to fight for their beliefs and protect their values these people can have rusted on values that they are willing to go into bat for and if challenged is when their anger/will to fight will comes to the forefront so as to defend their views, otherwise they are quite restrained and like to maintain amiable relations with everyone. Money motivates these people, it drives them – if these people do anything for free – they really, really like you and probably wouldn’t mind going in the intimate direction with you. As that’s the other thing that will motivate them – the person they are doing the big “it” with. Sharing the same values and beliefs with whoever they are committed to be intimate with is important to this placement. That moment on the first date when their date utters contrary  values or beliefs – that’s about the moment when any desire for sex just left the room … and that date doesn’t end well. Expect to shower before sex with this placement and if the bedroom is not clean and stylishly decorated they may have less desire to go there with you.  These people prefer to be seduced than doing the seducing and good food in a very expensive restaurant is a good mood starter for them. This is a passive placement for Mars in an Earth House, it is the turtle not the hare … so don’t rush them. “I like a slow hand” was a lyric written for these people. This is the long haul use of energy and that means slow sensual foreplay, slow to start, slow to express anger and slow to take action. They will take action once they are comfortable and ready, as wasting their energy is really not an option. Regular exercise and the slow sustained routine use of the physical energy can achieve good outcomes for the person.

Mars in the Third House

Mars in the third is restless and busy, preferring not to sit still and directing their energy in more of a splatter than a straight line of activities. Having many things on the go at once or having to be in two places at the same time and learning not to double book themselves is some of the mutability of the natural third house. This is the placement of the knee shaking up and down, the foot tapping up and down, the nervous fiddling with objects or the incessant need to chew gum. They just don’t like sitting still. The art of debate/ argument and negotiation is where we find the fight in these people – it’s like sport for them and they can be quite competitive and driven in this area or they could be bored and looking for some active discussion and exchange of ideas or simply mischief to get a reaction. The arsenal for this placement is strategy, intellect and an ability to read the body language of others. Puzzles and solving puzzles attracts their energy, be it a Rubik’s Cube, a crossword or general knowledge quiz these people enjoy the challenge and where they enjoy winning the most and feel competitive. Chess is the game here although being nimble on the feet can lend itself to gymnastics, football of any kind along with track and field sports, cycling or skating. They are quick on their feet, quick to act and have reflexes that sense physical threats and can act defensively with almost automated precision. The voice will require calibrating at times as the tone can be delivered in such ways as to stir aggression or opposition in others - if it’s not handled well. Anger cannot be easily hidden in the voice for this placement, they are better saying nothing if they don’t want to argue or get into a verbal fight or sparring match. Road rage was likely invented by these people as their Mars sits in the passenger seat of any vehicle they are driving, they can be very impatient road users and can also feel quite pissed off when the bus or train is late - if they have not got their anger management in check.  Defending or fighting with siblings and sibling rivalry will be areas of concern and any issues in this area can affect the overall motivation and positive carriage of Mars in the third. These are the merchants and managers of retail sales, the deal makers, brokers and closer of the commercial world of trade. Often skilled with the hands it is the placement of a trade’s person or crafts person.  If you are intending on being intimate with a Mars in the third person, you might like to consider a sound proof room or an isolated cabin in the wilderness as it’s in a very verbal house – talking dirty and whispering sweet nothings into their ear will escalate their pleasure. If you can’t talk during sex you won’t last long with a Mars in the third person.  It’s also the most likely placement to lose their virginity parked in a car somewhere.

Mars in the Fourth House

Mars in the fourth house is driven by the clan, by the family, by their homes. Their motivation is derived from the needs of the people who are closest to them – the people who they live with; spend their private time with or those whom they keep hidden from public view. The right to defend your home and family is born from Mars in the fourth, to protect your land, your heritage, your family name are all strong themes for these people. These people may struggle with being assertive and direct outside of the family and find themselves ducking for cover if called upon to do so. It’s not to say they cannot learn to be more outwardly assertive – it just doesn’t come easy or naturally to them with this placement of Mars buried at the bottom of the chart in the midnight position: dependant how close it is to the IC/Nadir of the Chart. As it is an angular house - the closer to the angle the stronger the energy and the need to resolve the conflict of being more passive than assertive in the career or public life. You will not see this person get angry unless you live with them and if you do and it was you – expect it to take a long time to resolve. This placement is more likely to have the gym at home or prefer a small less crowded gym as they really do prefer to sweat in private. They like to do their own home maintenance, tend to the garden, grow flowers or veggies and can also work in the homes of others as that is where they like to use their energy – in homes, on the land, for the land, in home improvements or services attached to the home. They also want to put their energy into the family and they take initiative better when they have the support of their families. Working with family members or with families in a professional sense will also appeal to them. Family business and passing it on to the next generation is the motivation of many a Mars in the fourth.  Intimacy for this placement is private and is enduring, it is not something they want discussed or want to talk about – it’s between their partner and them. It is a position that needs to choose carefully who they bestow their intimate hearts to, as they do not let go easily or quickly if the relationship ends. If you find yourself with one be true to them because when they said “in sickness and in health from here on in” – they really, really meant it!

Mars in the Fifth

Mars in the fifth is the determination of the self to shine and to be acknowledged by others for their creativity and drive to make things happen for themselves. The actions they take are all taken to further their identities and defend who they are. They are driven to seek fun, to enjoy life, to follow the Sun as they say – these are our extreme adventurers – the bungey jumpers and wild rapid riders. Risk is a thrill for this placement and without tempering from elsewhere in the chart; this could be one of the more dangerous placements of Mars regarding the safety of the individual whose chart it is. This is also a placement that can fall to the ’house’ in any Casino due to recklessness yet it is also a placement that can play the ‘house’ and come out on top against all the odds – not because they are lucky it’s because they like to be daring, they want the rush, they chase the thrill, they want the aggrandisement of the winners circle to be acknowledged and receive attention. Equally any area of life where they direct their energy it’s because they want to be seen and they want to be a leader in their field. The willingness to take risks to get to the top will run throughout most choices as to where they direct their energy. Like the Pied Piper they lead with their performance and attract followers which translated to the modern world could give rise to Social Media stardom. This position enjoys being the figurehead of any organisation or group, a Master of Ceremonies or the director of the show, an event organiser or wedding planner, the social climber and all the competitive bitchin that comes with it. To say they enjoy drama is a bit of an understatement as drama motivates them and provides them with many an opportunity to once again manoeuvre all the attention onto themselves. The best way to get Mars in the fifth on board to help you, is to point out to them how they will benefit from helping you, not how you will benefit as they are motivated by what they get not you. The house of lovers with the planet of sex in it – the players of the field, the studs, the temptress’s, the seducer’s, the lover of lovers – if this placement shuts down on seeking intimacy there is something really wrong going on for them. Sex is like petrol for them and staying in a sexless relationship is just not comprehensible to this placement of Mars.

Mars in the Sixth House

Mars in the sixth is a hard working individual who likes to use their energy in as productive a way as is possible every day of the week. They like to have order and like to plan where their energy will be directed each day, each week, and each month. These are the diary planners, they love scheduling in appointments and like to know exactly what they are doing each day with an exacting precision that would drive others of us just plain nuts with all the details. Yet when this energy is applied to book keeping or to proof reading, the rostering of staff or the diagnosis of illness or any other conundrum requiring forensic like assessment of detail Mars in the sixth is the go to person for any type of logistical operation or problem solving. The military or law enforcement suits them as they don’t mind a job with a uniform, order and the capacity to direct others. Attending to the health through physical exercise is therapeutic for this position of Mars; like walking, or catching a game of tennis after work. This is not a sedentary worker – if you have Mars in the sixth and you sit at a desk all day and fail to move around it will lead to complications in your health and wellbeing.  It’s not to say you cannot work in such a job as long as you have active activities after work like hitting the gym, playing a team sport or volunteering some community service standing on your feet. The body needs to be active every day somehow with healthy nourishment and physical activity with this placement. Even when these people take a holiday they will still fill their days with a gruelling schedule of tourist attractions. Idleness to them is the enemy. It’s a waste of resources and not an industrious use of time. This placement also prefers to work behind the scenes rather than front of stage, figurehead is not their thing. Assistant to the figurehead and being in charge of organising any of their requirements is more of a role that suits them. When it comes to affairs of the bodies sexual needs these people are attentive and sensual lovers regardless of the sign it is in. They will prepare and set the scene so everything is in place for intimacy to proceed without a hitch. Spending the entire day in the arms of the partner is not unknown to this placement. It charges them up and gives them a boost of raw untamed passion to hit the road running and tackle the day ahead. These people love to start their day with an orgasm every morning.  They are likely too tired at days end to go there hence the preference for intimacy in the mornings. This is also a placement that likes scents and aromas and expects cleanliness and personal hygiene standards to be high on the list of priorities in anyone they are close to on a daily level or close to on an intimate level.

Mars in the Seventh House

Mars in the seventh is motivated by their close friends, close associates, affiliates and partners. They will also be highly motivated by the needs and demands of their spouse. They are attracted to people who have a bit of initiative and brazen courage. They prefer people who are straight forward and direct as they simply don’t have the patience with others to waste time waiting for them to get to the point. They also like to assume the role of the director of the relationship with others – they enjoy organising social events and meetups with friends, they enjoy friends who like to do things rather than friends who just sit around.  They like working in a team with others but ultimately would prefer to be in charge, independent and unsupervised – even if they are not in charge they have the knack of manoeuvring things their way in the end.  This position is not without charm indeed it tones Mars down a bit, they are a little less insistent and demanding and when they are in roles where this is required they can stir others to action in such a way that they are thankful for the opportunity and are really happy to help. The fist is Mars and the velvet glove is the seventh house. These people can use this skill with people to negotiate, advocate, represent or mediate between contrary parties as this is the area where they are stirred to fight but that fight is indirect not direct action; it is for others not themselves unless something else in the chart is more self-inclined. They fight for others in positions such as in the justice system or by representing others who cannot fight for themselves. Standing up for others is easy for them, standing up for themselves in close relationships maybe more of a challenge as the energy can be projected onto the spouse or friend. If this is going on in a lower expression of the energy they can attract arrogant rough bullies and end up being bossed around in the marriage or friendship until the last straw comes and they walk away from the relationship or explode in violent fury. If this happens we enter the territory of open enemies and when love turns to hate Mars becomes combative, it is stirred up and the furies are unleashed in the family law court, the District Court or that of Petty Sessions – all the way to the highest court if this energy is triggered by hate or the seeking of justice.  In matters of intimacy it is in an angular house so they are not backward in coming forward when it comes to wooing the most attractive person in the room. They like to play a little of the chase, throw in some charm, a little compliment or two and a hint of conversation as to their physical abilities if they can manoeuvre the conversation and flirting that way. They will have a tried and true strategy to go home with someone if in the dating game or that special someone – either way they like ‘it’ after being out and social. If you are chasing one and are the courageous type don’t hold back from these people they like direct and courageous partners.  

Mars in the Eighth House

Mars in the eighth is a straight forward position, it doesn’t take crapp from people and if you try to do crapp at them be prepared for their Roth! This is a very competitive placement of Mars and any challenge to go up against someone else is one of those gleeful moments for these people. If you want someone to fight for you – this is the person who enjoys doing it. Whatever their profession - it involves hard negotiation and skilful manoeuvring and never underestimate their arsenal of tactics, contacts and the ability to go where others fear to tread. They love pushing others to their limits physically and emotionally, they love other people who can go there and enjoy it too. They make excellent coaches/ mentors for this reason. When it comes to money these people do well working in the financial sector and money markets where all that competitive energy and ability to take calculated risks has a valid platform to live with. Whatever the vocation these people can strike a deal to get other people’s money out of them with finesse and skill. The trail behind them can resemble a battlefield of fallen opponents dependent upon what level of expression it’s operating on. If that is a shelf of sporting trophies or a pile of successfully negotiated – money in the bag contracts - that’s all good – it really is dependent upon which way the energy has gone and other factors in a whole chart to determine the detail on an individual basis. This placement has a rather insatiable appetite for sex; it’s an everyday to several times over a day placement – if they can find a partner with as much lust in them as they have. This can lead to one honeymoon period after another and the continual seeking of new partners to keep the thrill of sexual interaction active and constant for them. Every encounter with another person is a possible conquest in one way or another, putting the contest to rest is more the challenge for this placement. Learning to disarm their competitive nature when required with others and to delegate tasks so as to make better use of their energy is part of this placement. As it eventually realises that teaming up is part of leadership. Mars is where we want to be leaders and in the eighth its other people where leadership falls but you cannot be a leader without those to lead. The trials and tribulations of endings and new beginnings play out through initiative, anger and sex with Mars in the eighth. Mars takes risks with others and with other people’s possessions, money or any other resource another may have or they are responsible to manage in a professional or work sense. On a practical level this placement starts something hands on the baton to others and starts something else therefore the need for endings and new beginnings is fulfilled in a positive way for them and for others.

Mars in the Ninth House

Mars in the ninth is motivated to learn and to experience life.  These people are challenged by what they do not know which motivates them to find out, to learn and to study so as to satisfy their insatiable urge to know and to grow. Each subject conquered leads to a new subject to be conquered and so it goes on throughout life as lifelong learning inspires them. These people probably wrote all the lines about being on “top of your game” Each new experience or foreign land they tread through leads them to more learning and gathering of information and knowledge and yet more destinations they haven’t been to yet. They will also have the urge and motivation to share this with others as teachers, trainers, travellers, adventure guides, bloggers or Social Media Stars. Here Mars wants to lead in education, in world affairs, in establishing philosophies or policies or mission statements or to stir the hunger for knowledge in others in whatever vocation they choose to direct their energy towards. These people also like to lead others through journeys of understanding via physical activities or active discussion and debate. This is the energy that can take physical exercise to the point of an illuminating experience and fellowship to the same level as a religious experience and congregation. When the body moves the mind ruminates with this position of Mars – physical activity for a writer with this position for instance would assist to refresh the mind and overcome any blocks in their work. These are the people who pace from this side of the room to the other or walk around and around their desk trying to fathom out a problem or think through a solution. Yes these people can think best on their feet and moving, using their hands, arms and whole bodies to gesture what they are thinking or talking about – communication is connected to their physical body. Active and participates in learning environments will work best for them. Sitting still for long periods will never work for this position of Mars. If any position of Mars needs a desk that they can stand up at – this is it! When it comes to matters of the lustful urges of Mars here it is attracted to foreigners and people of other cultural backgrounds, above all else they are attracted by  a meeting of minds before this baby revs up for some bedroom gymnastics. Demographics, global location or cultural barriers are irrelevant to this position; indeed challenges that overcome barriers excite this position into full charge ahead – game on! As with everything they want to go out there and to embrace the entire world and its entire people to learn and to experience as much of life as they can and to do that in a way that can be shared with and alongside others.

Mars in the Tenth House

Mars in the tenth is driven to be seen and to have a reputation of being an active go getting motivated person who gets others moving and motivated. These people are achievement driven and competitively focused. They enjoy adversaries and will be driven to climb the career ladder or organisations in public life. They do well in organisations or community positions that fight for others or direct others to take action in some way. Natural leaders these people like to be in charge, they have public bravery and like to put effort into any career that they choose. A job that involves some good old physical graft to get the job done suits the energy of Mars here. They can be known for how hard they work or be acknowledged for the toll their life direction has put upon their bodies.  This position enjoys the thrill of charging ahead, in doing, in getting things started, up and running with entrepreneurial flair whilst running the risk and winning is what gets this placement out of bed in the morning. Winning or failing this position has the will to do it over and over again as every failure will lead to a success – it’s the process they are connected to and their brazen ability to achieve in the face of the naysayer that motivates them. Tell them they can’t and see them do a can right back at you! Overcoming the odds is really quite a talent with Mars in the tenth.  They do things in public to be seen, to develop and foster a reputation, driven by the need for success and recognition for their efforts. This person likes to be out of the house experiencing life with others in public settings of any kind. Any opportunity to go somewhere or organise others to come together to do something or go somewhere is right up their alley way of talent. This is the voice that says get off the couch and come out with me; let’s do something!  This is not an idle placement of Mars far from it their life direction and purpose is connected to their physical energy; will to fight and their sexuality and how they express that sexual identity in public. Shaping and crafting their body to be as fit and physically attractive will be important to this placement. Their ability to allure sexual conquests begins in public and how they shape that public image.  It’s not out of the ball park for this placement to attract sexual partners from their career sector or enjoy sex in the workplace just for the thrill of it! Industrial relations and sexual harassment laws have curtailed some of this placements flirtation in the workplace that previous generations had to deal with. When comes to wooing Mars in the tenth at work – discretion is their word and in other circumstances a nice restaurant where you can both be seen with everything organised and ready to go if the night goes that way. This is also a placement that likes personal hygiene and showering/bathing before sex.

Mars in the Eleventh House

Mars in the eleventh is motivated by their hopes, ideals and dreams. They are influenced to act by the groups they are involved in. They like to take up the fight for good causes or any cause that hooks them. They enjoy the challenge of working the crowd, organising the crowd and leading the crowd … as long as they are active with others in whatever they do. They seek thrills from an audience formally or informally, any more than two is a group that can do things together. Sporting groups and sporting teams, social groups and social directors these people enjoy engaging alongside others as it makes them feel motivated and inspired. Putting together everything for a party, a gathering of any sort, a meeting, a work team function, a focus group or any other activity in a team or group setting; this is the person who has the drive to do it. It can also be the bully of the group, the one who uses aggression against others in order to achieve their aims and will to fight with others or fight with opposing organisations or groups they project their anger onto. This placement would rise in the military whether they were an administrative assistant or an enlisted Officer climbing up each rank. The regimentation of the group is what they are attracted to and groups that have a hierarchy or a ladder to climb will appeal to them. They will be drawn to areas of social justice and fight for minorities or the environment, humanitarian issues and world peace on its higher level of expression. On the lower side the complete opposite is true potentially in its expression. This position is adept instructing others and likes to lead by example applying their passion for activity and keeping the group focused on its aims, strategies, engagement, social position and ability to serve every member of the group equally and fairly. Dispute resolution or dispute creation in a group attracts these people as it’s about the fight and overcoming the opponent and in the eleventh - opponents come in groups or they come by way of blocking the way to the person realising their hopes and dreams. This position can project their sexual energy into a group and this could well be where swingers began or orgies have their beginnings because here the more the merrier can be the case. It is more likely to be a situation of a myriad of sexual partners all derived from the same group setting or common interest groups they are involved with; providing fertile ground for sexual conquests, introductions and the potential to find someone to get it on with.  

Mars in the Twelfth House

Mars in the twelfth is a position that feels and responds to the anger in the collective. They feel overwhelmed by it and often seek refuge away from any aggression, anger, violence or anything else that is threatening. This is a position of Mars that can feel tired and drained after contact outside of their private space; they come home exhausted and need sleep and isolation to recover their physical energy. This is a result of leaking their physical energy like a petrol tank for everyone they encounter to draw from. They can be scapegoated by other people’s anger if their boundaries are not in check and wind up confused again as to how it happened. These people have strong feelings about fighting for the good of the collective or because of the collective desire to express anger. This is a position that can organise the masses and stir them to action from the privacy of their bedroom or the anonymity of their keyboard. Equally this position is completely comfortable exerting their will and need to fight from the comfort of their private bedroom, office, retreat or private Wi-Fi connection to influence the masses via blogs, videos, posts, newsletters and the like.  This is loner energy in one sense but it does not disconnect them from the collective unconscious within them, they may be alone but they do not act alone, they may be separate but they are impelled by their energy and motivation to connect with all souls from all pasts, presents and futures. They are motivated by things that cannot be seen or touched or clarified or even supported by any evidence other than a vibe – it’s a physical feeling in their body, it’s not necessarily language either. They have an ability to sense danger within the collective and will be attracted to any news containing surviving danger, defending others, wars, disputes and take overs of any kind. This position doesn’t want to lead a small team or put their energy into small enterprises it wants to play with the big players – the multi-nationals, the large institutions, the big NGO’s, The business’s with outlets in every shopping centre in the country or an outlet at every intersection – this energy wants to be part of something large that connects large parts of the community together or serves a wide coverage of humans. Theirs is not about being a leader unless other chart indicators are there to override this – they seek to be part of something big and use their energy as a part to make the whole bigger than its parts. This is the house of everything and everyone merged as one not as individuals but as all souls in union. Mars here will fight to feel separate as it will fight the good fight of the collective of humankind past present and future. Their focus is on the global community and the fate of their Nation and they will find a connection to it yet they prefer to do that independently of human contact wherever possible. As far as sex goes that’s private and they will prefer to keep anything on that level very discreet or even hidden and secret. It’s a behind closed doors situation and a subject they would prefer not to be discussed and I apologise for raising it.