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According to Manilius, the planet Mars is ardent, and presides over the genitals. Called "The Bringer Of War" in Alan Leo's What is a Horoscope?, since the planet is associated with the Roman god of war, Mars in Western astrology is associated with confident and aggressive personalities. It is also associated with the principles of energy, ambition and drive.

Mars is considered the ruling planet of Aries. Before the discovery of the planet Pluto, it was also considered the ruler of Scorpio. Most modern astrologers consider Pluto the ruler of Scorpio, but may regard Mars as a co-ruler, while some more traditional astrologers still regard Mars as the only ruler of Scorpio.

In Chinese astrology, Mars is ruled by the element fire.

1 Rulerships
2 Mars in the Signs
3 Mars in the Houses
4 References

Rulerships

General rulerships

Accidents
Activists
Adrenaline
Aggressiveness
Anvils
Blades
Blood
Bullies
Cruelty
Cuts
Fever
Fire
Functionality of the male sexual organs
Iron
Muscles
Physical energy, its level and quality
Sexual drive
Scars
Testosterone
Violence
War
Weapons
Wounds

Animals: bear, crow, eagle, fox, goat, mastiff, tiger, owl, panther, raven, shark, scorpion, vulture, and wolf

Colors: red

Countries: Britain, Cappadocia, Coelesyria, Commagene, Galatia, Germany, Idumea, Judea, Mauritania, Syria.

Flavors: sharp and bitter, spicy

Nature: masculine, nocturnal, hot and dry. In classical and horary astrology: malefic.

Places: butcher shops, chimneys, furnaces, ovens,

Plants and Herbs: chestnut, garlic, ginger, leek, pepper, onion,

Professions: barbers, bakers, butchers, carpenters, cooks, soldiers, surgeons, tailors, thieves. Professions requiring physical strength.

Physical appearance, organs and parts of the body

Blood
External male genital organs (the penis)
Muscles

If Mars is rising, culminating or otherwise strong in the chart the native will be of a middle stature, with a ruddy complexion, broad shoulders and a dry and hot skin. The body is naturally firm, toned and muscular. Even in those cases in which the native is slightly overweight, he will give a general impression of firmness and strength. In many cases the native is stronger than most people of the same age, sex and built. The eyes have a fiery gaze. Sometimes one or two deep lines between the eyebrows can be observed. Several scars may be present on the body, too. According to William Lilly if Mars is in airy or watery signs or conjunct to Fixed stars of its own nature the hair could be auburn, if it is in earthy signs it will be darker and if in watery signs conjunct to fixed stars of its own nature the hair may be platinum blonde. A strong placement of Mars can indicate curly or wavy hair.

Furthermore the native may show one or more of the following:

a red tinge in the hair, or a pointed hairline
whenever he can the native tends to wear accessories which are big and heavy
a preference towards amphibious shoes, combat boots and very resistant and heavy shoes can be sometimes noticed, if of course the nativeâ€™s profession and lifestyle allow him to wear these or similar model of shoes
a fondness for military and/or law enforcement gear
love for big cars as pick ups, four wheelers and off-roaders.

None of these indications should be taken literally. They are to be adapted to elements as the nativeâ€™s profession, lifestyle, educational level, social class, cultural background and other similar variables. Astrological factors to consider in trying to determine the nativeâ€™s appearance from his chart include elements as Marsâ€™ dignities; sign and house placements; its aspects; the placement and aspects of Marsâ€™ dispositor; planets in Aries and Scorpio etc.

An almost purely Martian physical structure

Diseases

Fevers
Inflammatory diseases
Hemorrhagic fevers
Hypertension
Hyperthyroidism (excessive amount of thyroid hormones)
Insomnia
Sharp aches

Synastric symbolism

sexual attraction
sexual compatibility
arguments, and how each partner will deal with them
tensions that may arise between the partners, and how each of the partners will deal with them
violence, and domestic violence, if particularly afflicted
the way in which a partner will stimulate the other into activity

Mars in the Signs

Mars in the Houses

References

Wikipedia - retrieved 6/3/2005 under the GNU Free Documentation License
Bills, Rex E. The Rulerships Book. Temple: AFA, 1999.
Lilly, William. Christian Astrology, Volume One. London: John Macock, 1659.
Morpurgo, Lisa. Introduzione all'astrologia (An introduction to astrology). Milano: TEA, 2002.
Morpurgo, Lisa. La natura dei pianeti (The nature of planets). Milano: TEA, 2000.
Sementovsky-Kurilo, Nikolai. Astrologia, trattato teorico-pratico (Astrology, complete guide to theory and practice). Milano: Hoepli, 1955.