Astrology, Sexual Meanings

Let’s get excited and get people excited.

We’re talking about Mars, the planet of war and will, desire and drive, fuck and fight, go ahead and get it done.

When it comes to understanding how we express our sexuality and assert our power, we look to the placement of powerful Mars in our birth charts.

Mars is the planet of action and represents an important point in the energy sign that determines relationship compatibility. Understanding Mars helps us understand how passion and power are held and released. think: fight or flight. active or passive. Jump or wait.

Named after the god of war, Mars is our planet of will to complete tasks and move on if you so choose.

Mars, the ruler of hot-headed Aries and passionate AF Scorpio, also rules blood and our sense of vitality.

Mars takes about two years to orbit the Sun, spending about two months in each zodiac sign. Mars retrograde cycles are characterized by an inertia that requires us to reconsider desires and how we drive desires and be driven by desires.

To find your Mars sign, you need your birth chart. Use a generator like this one. The Mars symbol, pictured above, resembles a circle with a phallic arrow extending from the upper right quadrant.

Know your Mars sign and find out what it means to you!

Mars in Aries

Mars in Aries is one of the strongest positions for the red planet! Mars is the natural ruler of Aries, which means it is the home or “abode” of Aries.

People with this energy act fearlessly, but this boldness may border on recklessness. They prefer an act-first-then-evaluate approach.

Their tempers and libidos are easily ignited and run on high octane, although their notorious fires dissipate quickly once properly unleashed.

Mars in Taurus

Mars in Taurus is unique to the red planet in that it is in a slightly weakened state known as “impairment.” These people take action to express their sexual desires in sophisticated and practical ways. People with this placement are slow, steady, and ultimately unstoppable.

They are usually slow to anger, but their patience is admirable. However, once they encounter setbacks, they become stubborn and become absolutely stubborn and determined about what they want. When it comes to sex, these people prioritize gradual sensuality over quick hits of adrenaline. They prefer to take their time, live in the moment, and choose consistency over casual flirting.

Translation: Missionary on the kitchen counter with stable partner having doggy sex with stranger in airport bathroom.

Mars in Gemini

Mars in Gemini is a highly intellectual and communication planet. People with Mars signs are extremely focused on logic, words, connections, and nonsense.

When conflict arises, they use words as weapons. People with this energy get bored quickly, are highly social, and prefer spontaneity to stagnation. These people are natural hypebeasts and have a true passion for the game of life.

When it comes to sex, Mars in Gemini thrives on dirty talk, sexting, forbidden trysts, and explicit fantasies.

Mars and Cancer

Mars is in Cancer, a unique position for our red planet to roam, as it is in a debilitated state known as “fall.” This doesn’t mean its existence is a negative place – just that the planet has to display its energy in an unfamiliar way.

People with this placement are often highly sensitive and easily activated, choosing to react rather than react to discomfort. Emotional connection is a priority, and they often express the need to be a caregiver or nurture those around them.

When it comes to conflict, people with Mars in Cancer are prone to anxiety, denial, and adopting passive-aggressive tactics rather than confronting anyone or anything directly. They seek something beyond the transaction and require an emotional connection to achieve sexual satisfaction.

Mars in Leo

Mars in Leo represents the energy of the older child—the desire to express, entertain, and be celebrated for achievements both big and small. They are charismatic and driven, and have high goals both personally and professionally.

In conflicts, these people can be quite ferocious, letting out a lot of growling and anger – especially when their egos are activated. They harbor a Shakespearean hatred. When it comes to sex, they are playful exhibitionists who demand complete romance and absolute decadence.

Mars in Virgo

Mars in Virgo gives someone a strong work ethic and a goal-oriented personality. They tend to have strong analytical skills and are able to manage multiple projects and people simultaneously. They are excellent planners and organizers who remain productive and efficient under the divine light. They are equally restrained in their communication style and approach to sex, preferring cool heads over hot-blooded ones.

When frustrated, they can be extremely critical and exhibit a punitive perfectionist tendency that is most harmful when it operates internally. People with this placement are very service-oriented and eager to help and please others. When it comes to sex, they tend to be slower, preferring sensual unfolding to fleeting passion.

Mars in Libra

Mars in Libra is a unique zone for our red planet in that its fiery energy is compromised,” meaning that the direct and effectively tactless nature of Mars is expressed more passively. People with Mars in this placement Tend to favor harmony, peace, tranquility, and justice over individual victory. They are passionate about partnerships and often have a key person with whom they work, collaborate, or otherwise form an alliance.

During conflicts, these individuals rely heavily on mild manipulation and passive-aggressive tendencies, and have difficulty acknowledging or expressing difficult feelings. When it comes to sex, they like it to be easy, sweet, and prefer to be led rather than led.

Mars in Scorpio

Mars in Scorpio is a powerful position for our red planet because Mars is the ancient ruler of Scorpio, which means it’s in the deep swamp of this fixed water sign. Mars in Scorpio imparts a cunning and intense nature. They are eclectic and have no boundaries when it comes to their desires.

These people are power-hungry and have extremely high sexual desires. Their perseverance sets them apart both personally and professionally. Scorpio is an extreme placement of Mars, and in conflicts these natives see people as enemies or allies, leaving little room for nuance. When it comes to sex, these people are all or nothing, craving intimacy and the union of mind, soul, and body.

Mars in Sagittarius

People with Mars in Sagittarius are born sojourners. They have an innate desire for experience and an innate aversion to cages, whether real or related. They have a “go big or go home” mentality and can become bored and restless if they stay in the same body or mind for too long. Their restlessness means constantly seeking new ideas, opportunities, and people.

These people can become aggressive and impulsive when it comes to conflict—especially if they feel restricted. When it comes to sex, they are passionate, spontaneous, and eager for novelty.

Mars in Capricorn

Mars in Capricorn is a very powerful place for the red planet because Mars is “exalted” in this sign. This means that the ambitious, strategic and driving energy of Mars can be harnessed to achieve the ultimate effect. People with Mars in Capricorn tend to be hard-working and focus on long-term development.

They are cunning and pragmatic when it comes to conflict, understanding that drama and anger are wasted unless they serve a winning agenda. Sexually speaking, this is a fairly sensual Mars sign that requires consistent, athletic sex and guaranteed gains.

Mars in Aquarius

People with Mars in Aquarius have an eccentric temperament. They are highly idealistic and devote considerable energy to personal goals and improving team dynamics.

They are progressive and sociable, but can also be quite contrarian, deliberately going against the dominant philosophical narrative and turning against it. Aquarius is a fixed sign, and these people are notoriously inflexible.

Mars in Aquarius enjoys vigorous debate and will rally others to their cause. They enjoy experimental interactions when it comes to sex and are open to more unique connections and non-traditional romantic relationships.

Mars in Pisces

Mars in Pisces gives people a keen intuition and sensitive nature. These types of people tend to be more fluid and trust their instincts rather than their intellect when pursuing goals or sex. They also tend to be very creative and romantic people, eager to express themselves and connect with different people (pun intended).

They are deeply tolerant and know how to heal others. In conflict, these people do not confront or express their anger directly, choosing instead to suppress rather than acknowledge or process their pain. This unresolved energy can turn into anxiety or despair. Sex is medicine for Mars in Pisces, who may view sex itself as a means of escape and their partner as a tool for transcendence.

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Astrologer Reda Wigle researches and respectfully reports on planetary configurations and their effects on each sign. Her horoscopes are a blend of history, poetry, pop culture and personal experiences. To book a reading, visit her website.

Kyle Thomas is a globally recognized pop culture astrologer who has appeared on Access Hollywood, E! Entertainment, NBC and ABC Television, Cosmopolitan Magazine, Hulu, Bustle, Elite Daily, Marie Claire and more . He is known for his cosmic guidance of celebrities, business executives, and famous influencers. His work capitalizes on the power of stars to influence entertainment lifestyles and trends among people around the world. For more information, please visit Kyle ThomasAstrology.com.