In this post, I would like to analyse the effects of Mars when it enters the sign of Libra. The post will explain the symbolic synergies between the planet and the sign and describe how Mars in Libra affects the native.
Mars in Libra is symbolically represented as the captain of the guard present at a royal council meeting, surrounded by ministers and advisers. When Mars goes into the sign of Libra, there is a fundamental disharmony between the fierce and assertive qualities of Mars and the peaceful and harmonious traits of Libra. The captain of the guard, with his straightforward military character and clear-cut approach to decision-making, does not feel comfortable at the royal council meeting where there is an atmosphere of diplomacy, compromise, and deliberation. Yet due to his essentially noble character, he reluctantly tries to adapt his manners to this environment. Therefore, having your natal Mars placed in Libra indicates that you might express harsh truths and strong opinions in a subdued or intellectual manner, employing intellectual strategies and rhetorical tricks when communicating criticism. In other words, behind your articulate and polished exterior lies a reservoir of strong convictions that occasionally comes to the front unexpectedly, surprising those who anticipate a different demeanour from you. Since Mars is a planet associated with independence and self-reliance, its placement in the cooperative sign of Libra negatively affects your ability to have productive and fulfilling partnerships with your partner, family, and friends. You are not always sensitive to the needs of a group and sometimes you may have a hard time putting yourself in other people’s shoes. On another note, this placement is traditionally said to increase a person’s sexual passion. More positively, Mars in Libra indicates that personal liberty is an important moral ideal for you, so you tend to give other people as much space as they need.
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