Shirley MacLaine

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. Shirley MacLaine, 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 Shirley MacLaine.

Mars in Taurus

ACQUISITIVE MOTIVATIONS

Your love of security can conflict with your urge to assert yourself. This can make you sometimes go after what you want in a slow yet deliberate style. Often, it is the thrill of the prospect of owning nice new things that often motivates you. You enjoy earning money and you enjoy spending it.

Once you set your mind on something, force of habit takes over and your determination usually wins out. Of course, first inertia must be overcome. Once you're jump started, momentum seems to naturally kick in. Systematic stretching, especially yoga, is a fitting physical activity.

You're probably disinclined to disposable, throw-away commodities. You like things that are of solid lasting value. As soon as you can afford it, you'll want to live in a home made predominantly of stone or brick. You'll want more than a small lightweight car.

You find the apparent security of the material world to be exciting. For the most part, your enterprise and hard work will pay off. To increase your self esteem, assert yourself in the financial world.

Know the difference between a groove and a rut. Possessiveness and constipation could be among your issues. Make it a habit to let go of the past and regularly seize new opportunities.

Shirley MacLaine, you can be turned-on by making love in luxurious surroundings. A good neck rub can get you making some wild animal noises.

Mars Conjunct Uranus

MOTIVATIONS UNITE WITH 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 Semi-Sextile Chiron

MOTIVATIONS HELP TO CLARIFY 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.