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Mars
/mɑːrz/
A planet associated with energy, drive, aggression, and assertive action. It represents ambition, courage, and the pursuit of goals, as well as conflict, competition, and confrontation.
In Hellenistic astrology, Mars is considered a malefic planet, often linked to challenges, obstacles, and active tension. Its placement in the zodiac and aspects to other planets reveal how a person expresses assertiveness, handles conflict, or takes decisive action. Mars governs physical energy, courage, and the capacity to act in the world, but it can also indicate impulsiveness, aggression, or disputes when poorly placed or afflicted. Understanding Mars in a chart helps astrologers evaluate both the sources of motivation and the potential areas of friction, highlighting where purposeful action or caution is required. The Greek term Aries and the Latin Mars reflect its mythological association with the god of war.