Patrick Rafter

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. Patrick Rafter, 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 Patrick Rafter.

Mars in Scorpio

INTENSE MOTIVATIONS

Deep emotions and strong desires are yours. You spare no effort to deeply probe many secrets.

Your sex life is the best, or the worst. Having sex with you can be heavenly or hellish. You're hot stuff Patrick Rafter; volcanic actually. You instinctively know how to give a lover everything they want in all of the right places and times. And you can be punishing, cruel, sadistic and merciless. You might try some toy hand cuffs and games of "stand and be corrected." One way or another, you do push a body beyond its limits. Belly dancing, and ice skating would be fitting exercise activities. You're willful, ruthless and a survivor.

Mars Decile Uranus

MOTIVATIONS BRING OUT TALENT FOR LIBERATION WIRED FOR ACTION

Excitement motivates you. You have some very fast reflexes and can be drawn to high speed machines and the martial arts. Until you deal with issues around anger it may seem as if you are injury or accident or disaster prone. You can be brutally frank. At times you are fearless, headstrong, and show flashes of uncommon ability. You've a fighting spirit and exceptional energy for unusual causes. For better or worse your friends will play a decisive role in your destiny and fate.

You operate by your own rules. You can thrive on hard work. You do not easily submit to restraint. You can be excited by very aggressive styles of lovemaking. Sometimes you feel almost irresistible urges to change or break free from commitments.

TIP: Take safety precautions and then proceed with energized daring.

You're flamboyant and strong. You can achieve the unusual and the extraordinary. You can develop supernatural sexual prowess.

Mars Sesqui-Quadrate Chiron

MOTIVATIONS CHALLENGE 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 Semi-Square Midheaven

MOTIVATIONS CHALLENGE WHAT WILL BE

You're partially reckless, excitable and may over work. You're likely to have had a problematic parent and strife in your early childhood. Find an athletic outlet.