Mars, the planet of action and motivation, finds its humanitarianism in Aquarius, pushing us to focus on social issues and humanitarian causes as well as themes of equity and justice, science and technology.
Since Mars can be a bit pointed, we may be sharper in our beliefs and ideology in the coming weeks. We may be more politically minded, too. Mars will be in Aquarius from February 13 to March 22, 2024.
More importantly, this is the first time in two centuries that Mars is meeting up with Pluto in Aquarius, making a conjunction on February 14, 2024. This is an intense aspect, one that speaks to larger social themes as well as Aquarius’s emphasis on systems and networks. It’s the start of the next 20 years.
Want to know what Mars in Aquarius will activate for you? Read for your Sun and rising sign.
Aries and Aries Rising — Friends, groups, community, society, humanity, the future. After going after your ambitions, Mars has you looking toward the future. Where do you see yourself in the next couple of years? What do you want to achieve? Who are the friends and allies you need to get ahead? As a natural leader, this will also be a good time to take action for a social cause or bring together your community. Look for issues to become an advocate for. With Mars, your planet, meeting up with Pluto, newly in Aquarius, you may feel a huge drive or push to make a change.
Taurus and Taurus Rising — Career, direction, status, the world. It’s a career peak for you, Taurus. With Mars driving your professional ambitions, you’ll feel motivated to take action in the world. This may be a busy time professionally as you take on responsibilities and work harder to make achievements, exhaustingly so. This will be a career peak for you, so make use of the next five weeks wisely as Mars can push you ahead. Mars will also spark a lot of the personal transformations that have been brewing the past few years. That said, Pluto is newly in your career sign and Mars’s time there over the next six weeks may reveal broader changes that need to be made.
Gemini and Gemini Rising — Travel, higher education, teaching, philosophy. Mars heats up your view of the world. As a Gemini, you’re already a mentally driven sign. So Mars in Aquarius will help you formulate what you believe in, seek out truth, and educate yourself. If you are a writer, Mars will help you get your ideas out there through publishing and media. Travel is also highlighted and this may be a time when you want to see the world or go on a journey. If you can’t travel, open up your eyes to the world in new ways.
Cancer and Cancer Rising — Finances, intimacy, sharing, the psyche. Already an emotionally driven sign, what happens when you take an unflinching look deep within? Mars activates your psyche and, over the next five weeks, don’t be surprised if your fears bubble up as well as themes of trust, intimacy, and emotional connection. Use this time to work with a therapist or trusted confidant. Aquarius is also one of your money signs, so you may be dealing with banks more — wealth, assets, loans, debt, estates, benefits, taxes — as Mars activates themes of financial security.
Leo and Leo Rising — Relationships, partnership, collaboration, other people. Mars activates your relationship sign. In all honesty, Mars isn’t exactly the easiest influence on relationships because it can be a bit more singularly minded instead of reaching for compromise. On one hand, Mars may push buttons, heat things up between you and a mate, or bring tensions to the forefront. On the other hand, you’re motivated to focus on relationships and make stronger emotional connections. You may be dealing with themes of security and control, faith and conviction as well.
Virgo and Virgo Rising — Health, wellness, work, colleagues, day-to-day life. Mars says, get to work. Then again, you’re a Virgo and know the attention to detail and discipline needed to get things done. Mars heats up projects as well as your to-do list. Further, this will be a time to take action with your health and diet. Use Mars’s push of energy to hit the gym, go for a walk, or think of new ways to make a lasting transformation. With Pluto in the mix, you may be feeling it’s time for a complete overhaul and clean out.
Libra and Libra Rising — Self expression, creativity, children, leisure. Who are you? What are your talents? What do you want to create? Mars in Aquarius pushes you to express yourself as well as your passions, inspiring you to find the spark of life, especially if you’ve been burned out. As a result, there may be a huge push to do something creative. Don’t forget that Mars is a relationship planet and heats up romance and fun. With Pluto also in Aquarius, Mars kicks off a larger chapter of stripping away anything that gets in the way of expressing the real you.
Scorpio and Scorpio Rising — Home, family, foundation, emotional connections. Seeing how Mars is your ruling planet, when it arrives in Aquarius, you may feel pulled inward towards the things that matter deeply. Aquarius is the sign that forms the bottom of your chart. It’s where you find your roots, home, and family. Mars inspires you to take action in these areas, from making a move and spending time with your trusted inner circle to seeking out what emotionally feeds you. Mars can also be a busy or noisy addition to your living space, bringing guests or changes in the household. Keep in mind that Pluto is newly in Aquarius. Mars may bring you face-to-face with the start of a larger era in your life.
Sagittarius and Sagittarius Rising — Travel, movement, communication, learning. Mars heats up the mind! Aquarius is a very curious and intellectual sign for you and, as a result, Mars motivates you to seek out information and new ideas. You may have a lot to say as well. Additionally, Mars may inspire you to take classes, write, and share your point of view. Travel is often a theme at this time, especially short trips, but your natural Sagittarius wanderlust may have you looking abroad as well. Pluto’s influence, also in Aquarius, helps you to find the power of your voice.
Capricorn and Capricorn Rising — Income, value, stability, material life. Time to take action with your money. Mars will motivate you to go after what you need in order to feel materially secure. As a result, don’t be surprised if spending heats up as well as an impulse to stock up. Similarly, Mars, as your career planet, may have you thinking about salary and increasing your income.
Aquarius and Aquarius Rising — The self, personality, vitality, new beginnings. Like a shot in the arm, Mars in Aquarius will give you fire and verve. You may feel inspired to move forward in life, take initiative, and share your ideas as well as intellect. Mars gives you command, too, and, as a result, you may feel increased confidence to take action in your career or in the world. Careful not to be too argumentative as Mars is not known for being the diplomat. But it does forge bravery, courage, and initiative. Keep in mind that Pluto is newly in your sign. Mars ignites the start of a major shift in your life, one that will unfold over the coming years.
Pisces and Pisces Rising — Retreat, rest, recuperation, surrender, endings. Time to wind down. With Mars pulling you behind the scenes, you may feel lower energy or a need to get quiet and reflect. Although Mars is the planet of action, you’re coming to the end of a journey. What have you learned? What do you need to let go? Catch on your sleep and rest up over the coming five weeks.
Hi Katie
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