Mars Signs

Mars in Libra

By astrologyplace July 19, 2011

When the planet Mars is in the sign of Libra, its energies are best used for fostering harmonious relationships through communication and compromise. Those driven by a sense of fairness thrive in professions that allow them to stand up for what they believe in—be it truth, beauty, or ideals—while also standing up to those who would undermine those values. Defending one’s own rights is rarely prioritised over defending the rights of others. In addition, you’ll find that you’re torn between two different paths forward, which may reflect an internal struggle between asserting your individuality and being there for the people around you.

Those born under the Mars sign of Libra are known to be fair, flexible, and cooperative. The difficulty comes from being paralysed by indecision and unable to take initiative, but this is merely a result of your ideals being grounded in a strong sense of fairness. Sometimes you’ll do what you think other people want you to do and expect them to treat you fairly in return. When the assertiveness of Mars’ energy is tamed, pent-up frustration can boil over into explosive rage out of nowhere. You get anxious at the thought of confrontation, argument, or physical violence. You may have trouble venting your frustrations or engaging in healthy competition because ultimately, you will always seek ways to collaborate with people rather than compete with them.

Your desires spring from a feeling of wanting everyone to be in harmony and to pull together. So your forceful and impatient qualities really have to be expressed in a graceful or aesthetic fashion in order for you to make your point. However, what can happen is that your own wishes and opinions do not get put across at all for fear of social ridicule or sexual rejection. The anger and resentment that can mount up as a result of this may then come out in an anything but graceful way. You can see both sides of an argument, but this should not be regarded as a reason for not acting at all. In fact, at an evolved level, Mars in Libra often finds itself with the casting vote, which is when you have to be aware of your own moral convictions, and have the courage of them, which is what Mars in Libra is really all about. The Watkins Astrology Handbook

The Mars principle in astrology is a guideline for getting what you want out of life. Your social interactions and your ability to strike a healthy middle ground are at the heart of the Libra principle. When Mars is in Libra, a person’s actions are more diplomatic, the pursuit of goals is more tactful, and there is a greater propensity to overthink situations before taking action. This is because when you are in the Libran sector of the horoscope, you have the ability to see both sides of an argument, which can make you a better judge, manager, or diplomat because you are able to remain impartial and fair. You may have unusual skills in convincing others to do what you want, and you have a natural talent for making everyone happy.

With Mars in Libra, you’re naturally drawn to teamwork and prefer to tackle problems with other people rather than on your own. Conventional beauty, brains, kindness, and artistic sensibility all attract you. Sometimes this placement indicates an early partnership or marriage, and as a shrewd strategist, you don’t need to be forceful or pushy to make it work. If you look closely, you’ll notice that most of your Mars’ focus is on collaborative endeavours. You tend to be more proactive when you receive encouragement and praise for your efforts. Establishing mutual respect and cooperation with others is an effective strategy for fostering peaceful interactions.