Ascendant ARIES & Ruler MARS

in the 12 Sign Placements

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Aries Rising - Mars the Ruler in Aries: Mars is in its positive sign. Whilst the impulse in the person’s nature will be strong because of the basic desire for action, the ideals behind the impulse and the action will, usually, be good. From the general standpoint the nature will be straightforward, honest and upright, the ideals themselves will be good. Though mistakes and errors of judgment can occur because of the natural impulse the ensuing conditions will be accepted.

It will intensify the inward inspiration causing many thoughts and ideas to pass through the consciousness and giving the incentive for action, indicating that the natural courage will be drawn out.  There will be great independence and the desire for leadership and for being at the head of affairs, irrespective of the position held in life, will be strong.  It will not be easy to restrain impulse and, on many occasions, hasty decision and action will occur. Interests of both a mental and a mechanical nature will make an appeal and the factors of initiative and exploration will be strong. There will always be an attempt to break away from the stereotyped lines of thought and action.

Aries Rising - Mars the Ruler in Taurus: Its power is limited, frustrated and, as it were, 'bent'. Unfavourable traits of character will be drawn out and expressed, particularly when things go awry as a result of impulsive action or the taking of unwise chances. Personal training can bring about a degree of control and when this is accomplished the natural determination can be directed through channels of a constructive nature which will assist work, money and social conditions.

This is not too good a position for Mars. It signifies that at times circumstances will restrict the natural desire for expression and interfere with the personal freedom of action, with the result that the rebellious instincts will be drawn out, causing things to be said and done in an attempt to overcome the limitations. It will not be very easy to control personal temper and there will be a giving way to impatience, sometimes unnecessarily, with a subsequent experiencing of friction and disturbance. Some of these conditions can be associated with, or can react upon, interests of a financial, affectionate nature and hence will upset personal relationships. Thus mistakes and errors of judgment are very liable to be made and advice either spurned or accepted ungraciously.

Aries Rising - Mars the Ruler in Gemini: Mars in this sign does not give any particular dignity or debility to the Planet. Its expression will be naturally free and if unrestrained shows rather an expansive line of thought and action which can become diffusive. If the thoughts and actions are directed into planned channels, then considerable and even rapid progress will be brought about. The argumentative side of the nature should not be permitted to get beyond control. If it does it will cause disputes and upsets with relatives and neighbours.

The factors of courage and enterprise are very marked. Ideas can be developed quickly and carried into effect so as to obtain satisfactory results. Whilst the employing of the imagination in an original manner will often lead to a capacity for invention. The desire for variety will be strong but there will be a need to check restlessness and change‑ ability, for if the latter are given way to, there will be an interference with efficiency, plans will not be fully developed and the resultant action will not lead to a successful conclusion. Creativity of personal interest, if advanced properly, leads to the holding of a civic position.

Aries Rising - Mars the Ruler in Cancer. Mars is very unfavourably placed when in Cancer as this is the sign of its debilitation. It intensifies the feelings and emotions in an undesirable manner and brings a disturbing reaction upon family life. As the ruler of Aries, the unfavourable signification is even greater, for Cancer as a sign is in square aspect to Aries. It will, therefore, bring many obstructing incidents, a holding up of developments, plans and personal activities. Sometimes family obligations will interfere with personal freedom and lead to periodic rebellion and, at an extreme, a breaking up of domestic conditions. It also signifies an intensifying of emotional impulse.

Mars in the sign Cancer at birth shows that it will not always be easy. to restrain sudden outbursts of irritability and temper, particularly when interests of a domestic nature or family nature go awry. Often patience will be tested when delays and unpleasant conditions occur. Even when the personal emotional stress has subsided fresh unrest can occur because of the unwillingness of others involved to forget their own hurt feelings and to come half‑way in an attempt to bring about reconciliation. Despite the changability of moods there is, however, a tenacity of purpose and, once a definite objective has been set, there will be a maintaining of effort until something certain has been accomplished.

Aries Rising - Mars the Ruler in Leo: Mars is in quite a good position as planet and sign are in harmony. This will enable good progress to be made in life provided a reasonable line of thought and action is maintained. If extremes are permitted, difficulties will occur. Generally speaking the nature is expressive, optimistic, and enthusiastic. The Leo vibration will give more determination and persistence, and will help to restrain some of the Aries restlessness and impulse.

Mars in the sign Leo at birth indicates that the personal ambition will be accentuated and, backed up by the courage and determination given by Mars, will help in the making of progress and in the realising of hopes and wishes. The idealistic side of the nature will be marked. It gives an ability to set an example to others and to demonstrate knowledge and moral worth in a constructive manner.

Yet, a degree of pleasurable activity will be desired and the emotional ardour of the nature will be strong. Discretion will be required in both these directions. Pleasure should not be allowed to interfere with work or duty, and it will not be wise to become involved in love entanglements which could react adversely upon legitimate attachments and associations. A proper directing of activities will bring very good results and will assist the element of good fortune, but a giving way to impulse can be conducive to setbacks and emotional crises.

Aries Rising - Mars the Ruler in Virgo: Mars in Virgo is a contrary combination. Although showing a blending of physical, mental and mechanical ability, it creates a degree of touchiness and hence the native is easily excited to impulsive and unpremeditated action which disturbs the existing trend of affairs. Argumentativeness will be rather marked together with a tendency towards finding fault, and these traits will, naturally, have an adverse reaction on interests to do with work as well as with the domestic and private side of life. There will be periods of friction and of unhappiness and, at times, a resentment of the calmness and apparent slowness of other people.

It is in the sign Virgo at birth showing that the mental and intellectual side of the nature will be intensified. There will be no hesitation in carrying ideas into action, yet a feeling of impatience will be engendered if details and routine take up what seems to be undue time. Nevertheless, discretion will be necessary as, otherwise, there can be a straining of friendships and associations, and a creating of misunderstandings which will certainly not be desired. Although Virgo does give a degree of natural forethought and reflection. However, there is a danger of jumping too suddenly to conclusions and a liability toward entering too readily into arguments with others.

Aries Rising – Mars the Ruler in Libra. This position of Mars in Libra is not too good a one. The impulse of Aries is added to the weakness of Libra and the desire for pleasure, affection and certain of the good things of life, in some respects, become a source of difficulty and lead the person into channels through which difficulties and unpleasantness emerge. The liability toward making unwise associations and ties is very marked as Libra is a sign connected with marriage and, hence, can be productive of unions with unsatisfactory results.

            It gives further indications of an activity of mind and body. In some respects there will be the need to use considerable discretion in associations, as the desire for pleasure will be strong, and if given way too much to the element of impulse you will find yourself influenced more by your companions than you may realise, despite your natural expression of independence and, hence, can do things which will have an unpleasant reaction. Discretion will always be required regarding flirtations and love affairs, as well as in matters to do with co-operation and partnership, and you should resist any tendency toward giving way to the line of least resistance.

Aries Rising - Mars the ruler in Scorpio.  This is mainly a good position, as Mars is in its own sign and, naturally, this is favourable. There will be better blending of idealism with practicality for the Scorpio vibration helps to exercise a control over the more restless and impulsive tendencies of Aries. Usually this combination aids the spirit of adventure and experimentation or research, but it is more indicative of the surgeon, chemist or scientist than that of a warrior. The element of courage is controlled and directed. It intensifies natural courage and shows that you will always be active and energetic, a rather unique position.

The natural tendencies of the Planet are much augmented and your resourcefulness of thought and action, especially in conditions of danger, crisis or emergency will be drawn out and demonstrated in a mainly constructive and helpful manner. Although there will be still; a deal of impulse, the Scorpio vibration will aid the power of control; and you will be better able to direct your activity into channels of a constructive nature. Nevertheless, there will be times when difficulties will occur through the jealousy and antagonism of others, and you will also need to do your best not to give way to feelings of jealousy or resentment yourself, certainly in matters to do with the affections.

Aries Rising Mars the Ruler in Sagittarius: In the main, Mars in Sagittarius is a good position despite the desire for variety and the tendency toward restlessness and the taking of risks. It draws out the spirit of independence and yet signifies a willingness to work in with others for certain ends for the time being. Anything of a too hard and fast, or restrictive nature would only cause the rebellious tendency to express itself. It is a combination which is indicative of the explorer and adventurer, and sometimes, of the missionary, for Sagittarius is a sign much associated with religion and also with foreign and overseas affairs.

            It intensifies your natural activity of thought and expression as well as your courage and helps you in facing up to the vicissitudes of life. Showing that your desire for variety and for freedom will be intensified and you will fight against restrictions and limitations, sometimes to the point of open rebellion. It will not always be easy to control impulse and, hence, you can sometimes set a train of circumstances into operation which are not easily controlled and which can precipitate undesired conditions. Usually you will act best in conditions of emergency, but you will not always find it easy to adhere to routine or to maintain continuity of thought or action especially where business and prosaic interests of life are concerned.

Aries Rising Mars the Ruler in Capricorn. Mars is exalted in the sign Capricorn and, therefore, this is an exceptionally good position and invariably draws out the best side of the nature. Nevertheless, when it is ruler of Aries it will always bring a fight against obstructive and, sometimes, unfair conditions and misunderstandings, for Capricorn and Aries are in Square aspect to each other. At times the more impulsive side of the nature will act despite the natural caution of Capricorn, when this occurs mistakes and errors of judgment can be made. It is a good position for business, politics and public life. Its natural attributes of energy, activity, enterprise and courage will be expressed in many ways. Signifying that you will have a strong attraction towards both business and political affairs and will be ambitious. You have the capacity to make headway and progress in life and will not let the obstruction, interference or jealousy of others prevent you from doing so, but there will be times when your zeal will be much misunderstood and when others will create unpleasantness or try to stop your progress. In many instances you will have to fight alone but if you can obtain results by diplomatic rather than by unduly forceful methods you will find that the ultimate outcome of affairs will be very much more satisfactory. You will need to guard against any reaction upon your business position. The last part of life is shown to be the most successful.

Aries Rising Mars the Ruler in Aquarius: Mars as ruler of Aries in Aquarius is a very much better position than as ruler of Scorpio. There will be a more harmonious blending of thought and action and a directing of activities towards beneficial ends.

Aries and Aquarius are in Sextile to each other, hence circumstances themselves will bring greater scope for expression, while there will be increased natural capacity for the creating and developing of opportunities. It is much more helpful as regards friendships and associations, and there will not be the same liability to friction or jealousies.

            It brings about a combining of physical and intellectual courage. Signifying that the realising of your main hopes and wishes in life will depend partly upon your own efforts and initiative and partly upon the forming of constructive friendships and associations. Aquarius will help to control some of the more impetuous and hasty inclinations of Aries and will enable you to direct thought and action toward more definite ends and, if you endeavour to combine the practical with the ideal, you will assist your own progress very considerably. There is an underlying degree of inventiveness which can be drawn out and expressed, so as to have a beneficial reaction upon professional, business and financial affairs of life, as well as those of a social or public nature.

Aries Rising Mars the Ruler in Pisces. Mars in Pisces, as ruler of Aries, is rather an unfavourable position and brings all kinds of difficulties and upsets into the life. There will be a fight against restrictive and unfair conditions, and a great deal will depend upon the House position of Mars, and its Aspects, as to the outcome of affairs. When the Aspects are good there will be a mitigating of difficulties and the fight against wrong conditions will bring good results.