Sun Conjunct Mars
© 2004 Curtis Manwaring
Transiting Sun conjunct your natal Mars. The focus now is on personal activity, individuality, competition and shows of strength. You would probably not want to do things that require alot of cooperation and oversight as you are more inclined to do your own thing. If you feel that things are going well, this can be a time of satisfaction and pride in your accomplishments. But if you aren't successful, then you are likely to be combative and argumentative. You are not likely to back down in the face of confrontation. In regards to health, this combination can signify fevers, rashes and accidents by blows and cuts. Relationships with superiors or your father may be strained at this time. The negative manifestations of these are more likely if you were born during the day.
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If Mars is lord of your first house, you feel more energetic and combative than usual. You will have a tendency to stand your ground against opposition and not compromise. It is a good time for physical activity provided you don't over do it.
If lord of your 2nd house, you may need to make an important decision regarding finances now. You have a tendency to wear things out more easily now an things that you own may break while you are using them.
If lord of the 3rd, you may have to make a decision regarding a relative. Communication becomes more important now. Avoid rash language or actions around town or you may get into an accident.
If lord of the 4th, a decision regarding your home is pending. You may wish to leave or have to leave for some reason. Stability in domestic matters is hard to come by, especially if you were born during the day.
If lord of the 5th, you are prone to wasteful expendatures, especially if you were born during the day. Don't make impulsive decisions regarding investments. Romantic issues and children tend to be problematic.
If lord of the 6th, you are prone to fevers or skin irritation now. Your work environment may be making you angry, or you may be having trouble with your boss or a co-worker. On the job decisions have important consequences now.
If lord of the 7th, marriage or partnership difficulties are highlighted. Relationships with superiors tends to be more strained and others may consider you to be unreliable, especially if you were born during the day.
If lord of the 8th, you may have trouble with an estate issue or settling old financial issues. Can also indicate slackness of initiative and failure to follow through on your goals.
If lord of the 9th, arguments regarding philosophical, religious or legal matters may be in the spotlight. Often indicates the need to make a legal decision or travel for business.
If lord of the 10th, this can indicate professional advancement, especially if born at night. By day it can indicate advancement, but with fears and insurrections, and with enmity and plots.
If lord of the 11th, controversy, rivalry and infighting erupts between your associates, especially if you were born during the day. This is a difficult time for obtaining cooperation.
If lord of the 12th, you may not be able to procrastinate on an important decision any longer. It is important to finish unfinished business now.
