Mars Conjunct Mars
© 2004 Curtis Manwaring
Transiting Mars conjunct your natal Mars. This is a time of high energy driven by biological needs to survive. The fight or flight mechanism is activated in you now and you have to decide whether to stand your ground or run. This energy needs to be dissipated in some way or you will be prone to accidents, bloodshed or angry conflicts with others. There is often an atmosphere of hostility around you. Just be sure that you aren't spoiling for a fight. This aspect is more difficult for those who were born during the daytime.
Encounters with the police or military are not unusual. Submitting to inspections for security reasons and traffic tickets are among the most common manifestations of Mars related contacts. Sometimes one experiences this as a mugging or an attack in which you are forced to defend yourself. While this transit can give you the energy to carry a new project through to it's completion, there are bound to be obstacles or opposition from others who do not feel like are they getting due credit.
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If natal Mars is lord of your 1st house, you may feel angry or irritated, but self confidence is high. You might be anxious and unable to sit still. You feel a need to act. It is a good time for exercise. Those born in the daytime need to exercise special caution against accident or injury.
If lord of the 2nd, you may be on the verge of an important decision regarding finances. If born during the day, there is the potential for waste and excessive expendature during this period.
If lord of the 3rd, it is a time when you seem to run into opinionated individuals. Traffic may be more frustrating than usual. Be careful of accidents during travel. Arguments and debating abound.
If lord of the 4th, You may need to make an important decision regarding your home now. Often this is a chaotic time in your personal life. Your surroundings serve to agitate you into action.
If lord of the 5th, children if you have them are likely to be a source of trouble. Sometimes one must deal with individuals who do not play fairly. A key factor now is understanding how you express yourself.
If lord of the 6th, sometimes indicates health problems or strife among co-workers, or just the need to get alot done in a short amount of time in the office. You may have to make important decisions about employment.
If lord of the 7th, an important turning point is reached in your relationships with others, particularly with a marriage partner. Often it is a time of redefining the nature of your partnerships or the start of new ones.
If lord of the 8th, can indicate a time of tax audits and inspection of financial accounts with others, possibly bankruptcy. Others may not be financially reliable. Rarely, it can indicate a death of someone you know.
If lord of the 9th, it is a time of opinions and expressing one's philosophy. lack of neutrality and fanaticism is common. Can be a time when you take an important trip. If born during the day be careful of accidents while traveling or of disagreements with foreigners.
If lord of the 10th, it can indicate advancement in career, particularly if you were born at night. A fresh start in career is common along with the acquisition of a new position. If born during the day, power struggles are more likely.
If lord of the 11th, your social surroundings may be a bit acrimonious. You may be able to come into acquisition of something by force.
If lord of the 12th, be careful of others who want to lead you astray. Can indicate a regrouping of your enemies behind the scenes or plots being made against you, or it can just mean disquiet in your dreams.
