Mars: Your Planet of Desire

The ruler of the natal Mars in a person's chart tells us what a person's deepest strongest desires are and by the rule of attraction, what they pursue in their lives. Mars represents the people, things, and ideas that turns you on. It can really explain a lot of behavior patterns, particularly those of people who are difficult to figure out as Mars can often be overshadowed in more public ways by the planets which rule communication, ego, and other external projections of character. Mars, in this way, is our secret dreams, wishes, and subconscious, revealing itself in the subtle ways.

For example, say you have a kind, generous, sweet friend who would never hurt a fly. She is mild mannered and has no dangerous habits or interests. However, this friend always seems to be with selfish men who treat her carelessly and thoughtlessly, more involved in their own self-love than in being with her. Of course these men are always successful in their jobs. Look deeper and her Mars is in Capricorn. Capricorn, ruled by Saturn, would show up in a woman who is deeply attracted to successful and emotionally cold men. Though it may be difficult for you to understand why someone as warm as her (say her Sun is in Leo, her moon in Cancer, her Mercury in Libra) the Mars in her dominates her sexual, intellectual and emotional turn-ons. Thus, she is very attracted to these men whose practicality and stable footing in the rational matters of career and finances, are perfect for her. Of course except for when conflicts arise between the other aspects of her personality which call for more warmth.

So what does Mars mean for you? Well a look at your Mars may help you understand the conflicts that so often occur in what you pursue and how you are able to deal when you finally get what you want. On another psychological perspective understanding the Mars of a friend, family member, or partner can help you understand why they do the things they do and what motivates them. This of course is helpful in determining what kind of spell will work best for someone. Say, you want somebody to love you who has Mars in a playful sign such as Gemini, doing a serious/heavy love domination spell may not work as well as a Chuparosa sweetening which has an airy, sweet quality. Mars allows you to understand your target's psyche and get from them what you want!