Martha Stewart

Chapter 6. Mars in Your Chart

Astrologically speaking, the planet Mars is the force of motivation and mobilization. It is a symbol of your drive, action and energy. The placement of Mars in your chart influences the condition of your muscular system. Mars is associated with a lot of "A" words: aggression, anger, arousal, ardor, and appropriate assertiveness. Martha Stewart, Mars also represents things that are urgent, things that trigger your temper, and things that you furiously pursue. Mars indicates many of your issues with men and the "male ego." Mars is the father of Cupid or Eros. Lusty love and passion are Mars driven.

To the Greeks and Romans, Mars was the divine consort for Aphrodite and Venus. Mars is a strong protector and defender of hearth and home and his devotees.

In times past, Mars was known as the "god of fire and war." It is a symbol for armed forces and the issues and values for which you fight. Below is a description of your "martial" self Martha Stewart.

Mars in Aries

ASSERTIVE MOTIVATIONS

NOTE: THIS POSITION CONFERS EXTRA POWER.

You can go get what you want in a headstrong, direct and aggressive way. You want what you want when you want it -NOW! Your personal desires urge you to take the initiate . You need to express yourself with passion and vigor.

TIP: Martha Stewart, to be happy, you must develop your will to win. Motivational seminars, videos and cassettes can be helpful.

It is almost as if Mars has reached out and demanded that you go after what you want. If you choose to cultivate your skills, you could develop quite a bit of athletic prowess. You would benefit greatly from calisthenics, martial arts and pumping iron, literally. Speed up your commitment to excellence, curb your temper and anger. You are strongly advised to study Tai Chi, the Chinese martial art.

Automobile, firearm and fire safety will go a long way toward eliminating some danger to your life. Create and live your own hero myth. Push ahead on self improvement programs. Aspire to be first and best at something you truly love. Find a competitive or challenging outlet.

Become more clear about when it is auspicious for you to go after what you want and when to wait and work. Learn to combine your initial enthusiasm with more follow through and sustained perseverance. A good lover can cure your headaches by massaging your scalp while gently pressing it between their thighs.

Your body is capable of great sexual energy and excitement. You can be rally for more and more and can be turned on by the prospect of making love in more and new and different places.

Mars Novile Saturn

MOTIVATIONS MUSE WITH DECISIONS

Duty and financial planning can motivate you. You can develop good organization, discipline and follow through. Your plans can lead you to excellence. To get what you want, you may have to move the earth. You can be moderately aggressive in your romantic pursuits.

Sometimes it may seem as if the hand of authority wants to smack you silly. Learning to work with "Mars Saturn Energy" can be a real pain in the you know what. If you find yourself faced with many difficulties to overcome, then you can become the kind of hero who moves mountains. Resolve the conflict that exists between your motivations and your conflicts. Determine that the responsibilities you choose will be a turn on. Learn to combine caution and prudence with decisive action. Learn when to stop and when to go.

TIP: Read Carl Von Clausewitz "On War", Princeton Paperbacks ISBN 0-691-01854-5.

Usually, you're a productive, methodical worker. You can learn to become self-reliant. You can develop exciting career options and powers of endurance.

Mars Quadra-Novile Neptune

MOTIVATIONS MUSE WITH FANTASY EROGENOUS AND TWILIGHT ZONES CONVERGE

Quicken your pace towards that which inspires you. Allow psychic vibrations to move you. Stimulate your spirits. You're creative, artistic, and imaginative. Perhaps you've an escapist tendency that can motivate you. Be careful with food, alcohol and drug consumption. Exercise quality control. You can have allergies that are as related to the pollen in the air as they are to your moods. Put some of your passions into spiritual pursuits. You can be psychic. You can. Your magnetic appeal can draw others to you. Fun, romance, dancing, art, and music turn you on. You can dance. You can. Get hot over ideals.

TIP: Learn the difference between passion and compassion.

You need to work through your sexual hang ups. Sexual role playing escapades could motivate you.

You're lofty in your aspirations and can become something of a crusader. Your anger is diffuse. Focus on goals that are out of reach and still within sight. You can benefit through cooperation with non-profit organizations. Devote some of your energy to the pursuit of the high and the holy. You can find the best in yourself and in others. You can be motivated by social responsibility. You can become a great dancer and can do anything that requires physical grace.

Mars Tri-Decile Pluto

MOTIVATIONS BRING OUT TALENT FOR CLEANSING

Your physical and psychological conditions are intertwined. When the chemistry is right you are superhuman and unstoppable. You have strong desires and physical needs and a fearless persistence and determination to get what you want. You are motivated by satisfaction. You can be quite willful and obsessive in the pursuit of pleasures. You can learn to be dynamic and courageous without being cruel, brutal, and sadistic. Be forceful and friendly and you can accomplish plenty. To get respect, learn to administer your authority fairly.

You can enjoy some vigorously intense love play and power plays and combine the two. You experience very powerful and passionate energies. Sexual energy exchanges will transform you, your life and your lifestyle. You are motivated by passion and deep commitment to people and causes.

TIP: Become trustworthy and the truth will not be denied you. People want to see your actions and your leadership abilities. Demonstrate some courage and self-confidence. To really pursue your goals, you need an exercise program suited to your individual needs.

Mars Tri-Decile Chiron

MOTIVATIONS BRING OUT TALENT FOR MENTORING

You've some maverick energy and are counseled to find an arena where you can run out and play hard. Try a sagacious approach to athletics. Strengthen your body mind connection.

TIP: Hire a professional trainer or become one.

Mars Opposite Ascendant

MOTIVATIONS CHALLENGE YOUR REALITY

Be careful to be non violent. You can be bold, aggressive, vehement and quarrelsome. Learn self governance. You can have a reddish tone to your skin and hair.