Will Patton

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. Will Patton, 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 Will Patton.

Mars in Capricorn

DETERMINED MOTIVATIONS

NOTE: THIS POSITION CONFERS EXTRA POWER.

Energy is restrained. Reality is what matters to you. You know how to control your power and marshal your forces. When necessary, you can be strongly enduring. You assert yourself and go after what you want in somewhat conservative fashion. You have the ability to move up the tower of success one step at a time. You were born to climb to the top.

To increase your self esteem, install a walking program, specifically on hilly areas. As you become more confident and thus ambitious, you might like climbing up rocks and mountains. Will Patton, your sex drive is earthy and cycles through both hot and cold spells.

TIP: It is what you are doing as much as what you do not do that is determining your success.

Mars Opposite Jupiter

MOTIVATIONS CHALLENGE ENCOURAGEMENT

You believe in yourself and have good timing. You can put your beliefs into action. Ready for something new? With your enterprising spirit and talent for organization you can probably pull it off. You show flashes of rebellious bravado and might enjoy golf?!

TIP: Become more competitive and you'll become more lucky.

Put more energy into your education. To win more money and love, learn to act decisively on big ideas. Strong physical desires motivate you. Find your true ideals. Allow them to direct your energy and you will find a renewed optimism and enthusiasm. "Fortune favors the bold". Intense stamina helps you to be a goal oriented, adventurous, willful, wayward risk taker. Match your motivation with preparation. You will get your opportunities. Keep your blood pressure down. Make long walks through good scenic areas part of your lifestyle.

Mars Sextile Saturn

MOTIVATIONS COOPERATE 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 Quintile Neptune

MOTIVATIONS BRING OUT TALENT FOR FANTASY EROTIC 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.