In this post, I would like to analyse the effects of Mars when it enters the sign of Capricorn. The post will explain the symbolic synergies between the planet and the sign and describe how Mars in Capricorn affects the native.
Mars in Capricorn is symbolically represented as the knight bravely wading through the treacherous swamps. Capricorn is the exaltation sign for Mars. An exalted planet is very strong in its nature and its purity can be compared to a refined gem. When Mars comes into the sign of Capricorn, there is a fundamentally harmonious synergy between the strength of Mars and the perseverance of Capricorn. This endows you with a lot of endurance, patience, toughness, and resilience. You can be described as a hard-working, well-organised, and responsible individual. Rather than being branched off in many directions, the energy of Mars in Capricorn has its sight set on duties and productive tasks. Therefore, whatever project you undertake, you are likely to bring it to successful realisation. Furthermore, the independent, ascetic, and self-reliant attributes associated with Mars become refined by the detached and lonesome traits of Capricorn. This indicates that you feel more or less comfortable with solitude and you have a high capacity for succeeding in all types of self-improvement endeavours. You willingly sacrifice time spent among other people for the sake of forming healthy habits and continually working on becoming a better person. Regardless of criticism and setbacks, you are firmly determined to achieve your ambitions and goals.
Moreover, the logical aspect of Mars resonates well with the sober and realistic qualities of Capricorn. As a result of this synergy, your thinking and your decision-making processes are rational, clever, discerning, and lucid. Additionally, both Mars and Capricorn belong to the Tamas Guna. This synergy amplifies your proficiency in problem-solving. It enables you to excel in overcoming obstacles, handling adversaries, and resolving challenges, also those of long-term nature. You are concentrated on alleviating ills and fixing problems as soon as they arise, without hesitation. As it is the case with all exalted planets, there is, however, an element of disharmony in this placement. Namely, Mars is a very masculine planet, while Capricorn is a feminine sign. There is also the incompatibility between the fire element of Mars and the earth element of Capricorn. The former discordance tints Mars with a tint of passiveness and receptivity rather than outgoing initiative. Having an exalted Mars in Capricorn shows that you are concerned only with solving issues that are directly affecting your safety and well-being. In Capricorn, the chivalric and idealistic energy of Mars does not spread out in many more or less fruitless directions, it focuses on tackling real and most immediate obstacles, as well as protecting our closest ones and providing them with a tangible sense of security. You are unlikely to become involved in petty fights, deliberately look for troubles, or lose your time on trivial pursuits that do not support your goals. The fiery explosiveness of Mars is put within the earthy confines of Capricorn, allowing you to utilise your will, and drive in a very productive and efficient manner.
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