Mars is the planet of energy, assertiveness and aggression. Its sign and house placement in the chart shows us where we channel our energies. Often, our Sun sign and house energies will be aided in their expression by the direction shown by Mar s in the chart.

How do we take action? How do we express our anger? What drives us?

Mars also relates to our sexuality. Mars, along with the Sun, tells us a lot about our understanding of the male principal. What is our inner image of the male? Those with Mars strongly placed in their chart can be competitive without being argumentative and assertive without being aggressive. They are capable of taking effective action as soon as it is needed and can pace themselves so that they always have abundant energy.