Intention
Happy New Astrological Year! just a couple days later.. Let’s see what the Aries season is bringing us.. & hello to all my dear Aries friends as well as to people with strong Mars energy! My intention with this blog post is to share my gathered knowledge about the planet Mars (because it rules the first sign of the Zodiac) and in the meantime help you learn about astrology in sync with the seasons. With this information we can be more in flow with the current energy and use it in our favor, making new beginnings and projects happen and avoiding burnout by the time Taurus season comes.
Introduction
In the Northern Hemisphere of the world we just had the Spring Equinox on March 20th and are now experiencing the first feelings & sights of spring. Nature is waking up after the winter hibernation. The Sun has entered Aries and is shining brighter on us bringing us warmth and awakening. This energy is the energy of fire, initiation, new beginnings and enthusiasm.
Mars - The Red Planet
The energy of Mars is the most empowering, lively, enthusiastic but also very explosive energy. Mars rules our drive, masculine energy, anything sharp, spicy & hot! It is the planet of competition and adrenalin. It is what makes us get up in the morning and motivates us to be better than who we were yesterday. Mars rules our anger and the fire inside. Passion and drive. In our Natal chart, this incredible planet shows us what we are the most passionate about, and gives us the energy and motivation to move towards it. With Mars it is all about action, adventure & arguing. Can you guess which color is ruled by Mars? 🔥
We can tap into the energy of Mars by doing any thing that makes us excited and empowered, some kind of a dynamic workout, doing any Warrior pose in yoga, eating hot spicy food, making passionate love, or playing a competitive game, for example. And this month we will probably naturally already have the urge and drive for these things.
In lower expressions, Mars rules weapons, violence, injuries, frustration, acute diseases, inflammation, hate, arguments & fighting... Anything that is in excess of fire & heat, which is a great reveal when & where we are in need of making a change or looking deeper into ourselves (on a personal or on a collective level).
Aries - I AM
Aries is the first sign of the Zodiac, the baby, the sprout, ready to discover and grow in the world. Its element is fire, and it is a cardinal sign - which means it is an initiator, a pioneer, an energy that moves forward and creates new.
Just like the description of Mars, we can already imagine a person who embodies this energy.
They are very dynamic, active, strong, and work hard and fast. Aries is brave, confident, direct and courageous. They tend to easily get fired up but they also get over things quickly. They are athletes, competition lovers and love to win - being No.1 and being on top. This can also lead to a strong ego and self-absorption, so it is important to remember to be considerate of others. Aries rules the head, and usually they can be prone to headaches or head injuries, as well as having a good looking face!
The First house
In our Natal Charts, the first house is connected to Aries and it is the house that shows our personality & identity, appropriate right?
It is our ascendant and it shows us how we come off and are perceived by others as well. Having a certain planet in the first house can enhance the properties of that planet and manifest in our body & appearance. This house also shows our approach to life.
As above so below reflection
The planet Mars is full of iron, and Mars rules our blood, which contains iron.
Bonus: Astro Herbalism!
One of my favorite plants that I have been consuming most of my life happens to be a Mars ruled plant. Nettle (Urtica Dioica) is a perfect embodiment of the Mars energy with its sharp, spiky leaves, burning sensations when it is touched and with its great iron content. And of course that it grows right now during spring time! It is the perfect plant to have right now to fully connect with our Martian energy & balance it out. I highly recommend going outside and picking some nettle (with gloves!) and making tea or soup with this miraculous plant.
According to Sajah Popham in his Asto-Herbalism Course, some of the properties of Nettle are: blood building & cleansing, remedy for anger and frustration, anti inflammatory, cools the excess heat in the system, strengthens willpower & sense of self, connects us to our purpose & spirit, helps clarify personal boundaries, stimulates stagnant energy.
Well guys, thank you so much for getting this far in your reading. I hope you enjoyed this information and I am so excited to receive feedback about what you have read. My intention is to continue writing these posts for each season coming up and I hope that it expands people’s curiosity and knowledge about astrology. Until then, I hope you use the best of this Aries season to feel courageous and energized to start new things that you have been wanting to make reality!
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