Mars
The Planet of War
In astrology, the engine of the ego: the drive to assert, to desire, to break through or over.
Mars is the engine of the ego, providing the necessary aggression and drive to assert oneself in the world. It governs our ambition, our survival instincts, and our raw desires. It is the spiritual warrior within, moving us to break boundaries and forge ahead.
Light
Courage, bold initiative, vital energy, decisive action, and unyielding willpower.
Shadow
Impatience, reckless aggression, ruthlessness, hostility, and proneness to conflict.
