Psychologically, Mars is the assertive and self-determining factor that allows us to survive and express our humanness openly and fearlessly. It is a very clear energy - purposeful, not complicated by emotion and mindset.
Introducing Mars
Joanna Watters introduces the key concepts of Mars and its essential planetary characteristics. |
Mars: Solar Hero or Deadly Villian?
The astrological basis of Mars considered with comparison to its astronomical composition and mythological assocations. |
Traditional Rulerships and Significations of Mars
Traditional rulerships ascribed to Mars:
dignities, illnesses, metals, minerals, plants, places, etc. Adapted from Lilly's 17th century text, Christian Astrology with detailed notes and link to download of the original text |
Archetypal Mars
Pyschologically, Mars is the assertive and self-determining factor that allows us to survive and express our humanity openly and fearlessly. Linda Reid discusses its core archetypal motifs with a view to creative self-analysis. |
Mars Aspects in the Birth Chart
Michael McClain's interpretation guides for Mars aspects in natal charts |
The Traditional Association of Mars and Iron
Nick Kollerstrom's review of how the metal iron corresponds to its rulership by Mars through metaphysical reflection and scientific analysis. |
Garlic: the embodiment of a Martian Herb
Reflection on a classic Mars-ruled herb. Medical Herbalist Dylan Warren-Davis explains how close scrutiny reinforces traditional astrological beliefs |
Mars in Myth and Occult Philosophy
David McCann outlines the mythological associations of Mars and its symbolic principles used in the Tarot and mystical Cabbalism |
I am Garry's Mars in Pisces
Garry Phillipson's Mars speaks directly about its experience of being a hot, assertive planet in a wet and sympathetic sign. |
Life on Mars ?
Has there been, or could there be life on Mars? |
Mars: Astronomical data
The physical composition and periods of Mars |
Aries the Ram
Profile of Aries, the diurnal home of Mars |

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