Mars Transits: Houses
Mars Transiting the Natal chart houses
 Mars Transiting the
Houses of the Horoscope
Techniques for Preparing for the Future and Understanding the Past
Overview:
Because many charts are drawn with unequal houses, and because
Mars is sometimes retrograde, the length of Mars' stay in a house
varies. However, on average, Mars transits a house for approximately
40 days. Mars acts to energize the areas of life ruled by the house
it transits.
Mars Transits to the Houses
Mars Transits the First House
You are able to stand your ground and assert yourself more than usual during
this transit. You have energy at your disposal to move your plans forward, and
you are more enterprising. You want to leave your mark on the world in some
way--however big or small--and you are more able to make an impression than
usual. If circumstances are such, you are able to easily fight back. In fact,
you may be somewhat combative under this influence, and you may have a short
temper. Avoid being pushy. Take charge of your life, but don't bulldoze over
others in the process! This is an excellent transit for assertiveness and
physical vitality. Love affairs may also be stepped up during this period. On
the rare occasion when an accident occurs, it is more likely to involve the head
or face.
Mars Transits the Second House
You have more energy at your disposal to make money, but also to defend your
values. This can be a very resourceful time, when you make the most of what you
have. You have much energy for new money-making projects, or for stepping up
existing ones. You may be over-identifying with what you have and own, and you
could be trying to prove yourself (your worth) to others using money and
possessions as the means to do so. If conflicts occur during this transit, they
are likely to be over issues of ownership. This is a time when impulse buying is
at a peak. You probably should avoid using credit right now, simply because your
spending habits may be excessive and impulsive.
Mars Transits the Third House
You are likely to have many ideas and plans going during this transit, and
you might be inclined to scatter your energies as a result. Channeled well, this
is a good time to sell your ideas to others, or to present your case. You may be
especially busy running errands and communicating with others. More articulate
than usual, you may also have a more assertive, self-centered, or provocative
communication style at this time. As such, discussions may become heated, or
they may escalate into arguments, more easily. If this is the case, it's likely
because you are taking things very personally right now, or because you are
over-identifying with your beliefs and ideas. A tendency to be impatient or
impulsive while driving or while performing manual tasks, generally with the
hands, may lead to accidents, so it's wise to be careful on the road or while
operating machinery or even using scissors! This is an excellent time to work on
intellectual tasks with more vigor and passion.
Mars Transits the Fourth House
You have more energy at your disposal for domestic projects or activities.
Because your actions are governed by your instincts during this period, you may
be especially defensive and protective. You may work hard at making yourself
feel more secure, and you may be called upon to take charge on the home and
family front. You may have more energy to invest in homemaking, house repairs,
re-decorating, or family activities. In fact, if you are feeling very restless,
moody, or defensive during this period, it would be a good idea to do any of
these things! You may have an increased desire to rule the roost, and if this
transit stimulates conflict or disputes, it is likely to be family-related--you
may have arguments with them, about them, or on their behalf. You may also
encounter opposition from career-related matters or people. You may get worked
up about old angers or regarding emotional issues from the past that are
resurfacing now.
Mars Transits the Fifth House
This is a very self-expressive time when you have lots of energy, but not
necessarily self-discipline to match. You have more energy at your disposal to
express yourself creatively, through activities with children, romantic
activities, hobbies, or sports. Your love life may step up a notch, and this
could be an especially passionate time. You tend to put more energy into play
and pleasure! Be careful not to burn the candle at both ends. Also, watch out
for a tendency to want to gamble. You are more playful than usual, and
especially magnetic.
Mars Transits the Sixth House
You have more energy for work and your daily routines tend to speed up during
this transit. Perhaps you have a larger workload than usual. It's a great time
to take charge of your health. You have much energy at your disposal to pick up
(or step up) a health and physical activity program. It might be hard for you to
work with others in a harmonious manner during this transit, and disputes with
co-workers are possible. If you are feeling especially angry, frustrated, or
restless, it would be wise to find little projects and things to do so that you
can channel excess energy constructively. If health is affected, fevers or
infections are more likely.
Mars Transits the Seventh House
Partnerships may suffer from ego conflicts, or adversaries may be
challenging. Use this energy to work cooperatively on relationship problems. You
may even find that you seem to need someone's help in order to do what you want
to do during this cycle.
Relationships are vivacious and dynamic during this period. When a
difference arises, you are quick to settle it, and have little patience for
sweeping matters under the rug. Your close personal relationships are lively
during this cycle--full of conflicts and resolutions or reconciliations.
Mars Transits the Eighth House
Sexuality and intimacy are stimulated under this transit. Negative expression
of this energy is the tendency towards ego conflicts concerning jointly held
property or money. Conflicts with partners over values or possessions are
possible. Occasionally, this transit could bring a crisis or ending of some
kind. Something you hear about now might disturb or touch you deeply. You are
likely to be more strategic in your actions during this period, as you become
aware of the subtleties of human interaction. This is a time when your best
course of action is to recognize that you need, or rely on, others for support.
Mars Transits the Ninth House
During this period, you are especially enthusiastic and more bold than usual.
Some restlessness and hunger for adventure is experienced now. Essentially, you
are looking to expand your activities, and you may find that you have a lot of
energy for higher studies, travel, or simply new subjects. Negative potentials
include being excessively opinionated or getting easily fired up over differences in
points of view, or legal fights.
Mars Transits the Tenth House
This transit stimulates your ambition and/or your desire to be recognized for
your accomplishments. Whether it's professional or personal, you are likely to
have an increased desire for others to notice you. This can be a good time to
become self-employed or start a business if other factors (and Mars itself) are
favorable. Conflicts with those in authority are possible now. You may pour more
energy into self-promotion or business/career activities.
Mars Transits the Eleventh House
Group activities and cooperative efforts are the best way to achieve your goals
right now. In fact, you have all sorts of ideas about what you want to do. Avoid
allowing the ego to attempt to dominate others. You prefer to lead a group
rather than follow during this period, and there are certainly ways to do so
without stepping on others' toes. As well, the best way to achieve your goals
during this period is to work as a team, or to at least to do some networking.
You may have more energy than usual to want to organize projects. Your
humanitarian impulse may be stimulated. The role you play for other people in
your life becomes the focus. You may feel that your schedule gets overloaded at
this time with things to do (usually for others).
Mars Transits the Twelfth House
This is the time to research and reflect upon your goals. It can be a time
when past actions catch up with you--and this is not necessarily a bad thing! It
could also be a time when much of your energy is channeled into private matters,
or when you prefer that others not observe what you are doing. This is
natural--you may just as well do your best work alone for now. Unconscious
behavior patterns could influence the way you assert yourself. Some may
experience insomnia during this phase, especially if they are not allowing
themselves the chance to recoup and if they are not letting their intuition
serve them. Others may enjoy a more active dreaming life (this includes
day-dreaming), and, if allowed to run free, the imagination can serve them very
well, especially with regards to goals and new concepts.
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Interpretations written by Cafe Astrology's Annie Heese, unless
otherwise noted.
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