Mars Speaks
Who is Mars?
I am the fire in your blood, the blade in your hand, the force that drives you forward when all else says stop.
'Mars is the principle of energetic force; the impulse and capacity to assert, to act and move energetically and forcefully, to have an impact, to press forward and against, to defend and offend, to act with sharpness and ardour; the tendency to experience aggressiveness, anger, conflict, harm, violence, forceful physical energy; to be combative, competitive, courageous, vigorous; Ares, the God of war.' Richard Tarnas
I am the warrior, the fight, the unrelenting push against fear. They have called me many things - God of War, Bringer of Battle, Taker of Life - but in truth, I am the spark that ignites action, the hunger that fuels pursuit, the force that demands you claim what is yours.
What Mars Has to Say About Jenny
"She was not born with my favour. I was weak in her, dulled, a blade left to rust. She needed me, and I was not there. Not in her childhood home, not in the hands meant to protect her, not in the voice that should have roared in her defence. She suffered because of it. She grew in a world where I should have been her shield, and I failed her.
But she did not fail herself.
Denied a warrior to stand beside her, she became one. The fire was dim, but it was never gone. She found it, piece by piece, through every battle that should have broken her. She mustered the will to leave; she built a home with her own hands, shaped a life for her children from the rubble of what was given to her. She fought through heartbreak, through grief, through the weight of duty and expectation, and she did it alone. Not because she wanted to, but because no one ever had her back.
She is steel forged in suffering, strength built through hardship. Where I once failed her, she raised me up herself. She made me strong. She learned to wield me not as a force of destruction, but as a blade of precision, a tool honed for purpose, for protection, for building the life she deserves.
She has battled in silence, through financial struggle, through heartbreak, through the betrayal of those who promised to stand beside her. Yet she has stood. Fought. Conquered. She has torn herself apart to rebuild something greater, something unbreakable. And now, she is ready.
They tried to break her. She built herself instead. They tried to silence her. She listened harder. She dragged every demon from the shadows and faced them down. She fought, not with weapons, but with truth. With discipline. With vision. And she fights still, for the future she refuses to be denied. That’s not just strength. That’s mastery.
She has earned her place. Not beside another who would take her strength for himself, but beside one who will match it. A warrior for a warrior. Fire for fire. A force that does not seek to control her, but to stand beside her as an equal, as a protector, as a partner.
She has fought for peace, for justice, for love. And love will answer. Love will rise to meet her, as fierce and unwavering as she is. For that is the law of the warrior. The battle ends, the victory comes, and the future is hers to claim.
She is mine now. Not as my servant, but as my equal. She is a warrior in her own right, one who stands with me, not beneath me.
She fights for justice, for love, for freedom. Not just for herself, but for her children, for those who come after her, for the world she envisions. She has seen the darkness and turned it into fuel, forged it into purpose.
She built the fortress. She stands at its gates, and though she trembles, she needs no rescue. But when he arrives, the one who matches her fire, who fights beside her instead of against her, he will know that she is his equal. Together, they will not crumble. Together, they will carve a path through this world, a testament to what is possible when strength meets strength, when love meets honour. They do not fight for war. They fight for peace, for justice, for truth. And they win."
The Astrological Thread (for those who wish to see the stars behind the story)
Libra Rising:
Libra Rising speaks to an outward presentation of grace, harmony, and a deep desire for balance in relationships. Libra, though ruled by Venus and symbolised by the Scales, knows how to fight for justice and fairness. There is an inherent tension between my inner warrior (Mars rules my seventh house of partnerships) and the more diplomatic, harmonious part of me, which has to navigate how to fight for what I need while maintaining a sense of grace.
Mars in Taurus in the 8th House (Detriment):
Mars in Taurus in the 8th House is a powerful, albeit challenging, placement. Mars is in detriment here, meaning it's not in its most comfortable place, but that doesn’t negate the intensity it brings. The 8th house is where transformation, power struggles, and the hidden things of life take place. Mars in this house, especially in Taurus, speaks to a tenacity that is slow, steady, and unyielding, but it may take longer to build momentum. Mars is a force that transforms through patience, persistence, and digging into the depths. Mars here forces me to look at my inner resources, my inner strength, and my limits.
Mars took a while to come into His power, and initially left me feeling hidden, unprotected, and stifled. But the fire inside has slowly built and now burns steady, not reckless, but determined. I have been driven to face my personal traumas and emerge stronger for it.
Mars Ruling My 2nd and 7th Houses (Scorpio and Aries):
This gives a deep intensity to both my material world and my relationships. Mars’ rulership of the 2nd house suggests that my sense of self-worth and how I gather resources (financial, emotional, etc.) is wrapped up in my will to rise again after each fall. Scorpio here points to a strong desire for control and a need for transformation in the realm of values and how I earn my place in the world.
The 7th house Aries speaks to the kind of partner I'm destined for. Someone who can match my fire. I'm not looking for someone to rescue me; I'm looking for someone who will walk alongside me, matching my drive and passion. However an Aries man - the pioneer, the warrior, the fire starter - can be blind to the needs of others in pursuit of his passions, and Libra tends to appease and back down in favour of harmony. Libra's can get lost, trampled upon and squashed. With the ruler of Aries in detriment, a partner who can nurture Libra's grace has been impossible to attract.
Saturn in Cancer in the 10th House:
Saturn in the 10th House means career, public life, and legacy are a result of hard work, discipline, and a drive to establish stability. But with Cancer here, there’s also an emotional need to nurture and protect what's been built, especially home and family. Saturn in Cancer can speak to emotional burdens in childhood, but also a deep commitment to creating something enduring. My battle is not only for personal survival but for creating a solid foundation and legacy for my children.
Sun and Mercury Conjunct in Capricorn in the 4th House:
The Capricorn Sun in the 4th House is where my true essence thrives. Capricorn is known for its strength, persistence, and wisdom, and the 4th house is all about home, family, and emotional foundations. My inner self has been forged through challenges in my personal and family life. The Sun and Mercury together hint at a mind that is sharp, disciplined, and focused on building a secure foundation, even if that means going through tough experiences. There’s a serious energy here.
Venus Stationed Retrograde Conjunct Jupiter in Aquarius in the 5th House:
Venus and Jupiter together in Aquarius in the 5th House speaks to a love of freedom, creativity, and expansion in the realm of romance, children, and self-expression. The retrograde motion means I've had to reassess love and creativity in my life, especially when it comes to finding balance between my own self-expression and the expectations of others. Jupiter amplifies my capacity for love and joy, but Aquarius’ influence means I'm also looking for something unique - an unconventional partner, someone who can align with my ideals and my journey.
Mars in the 8th forged me into a warrior through struggle and loss,.
Saturn in Cancer in the 10th gave me the grit needed to build career and home from the ground up.
Capricorn Sun ensures determination and persistence have been the driving forces behind everything I've achieved.
Venus-Jupiter conjunction in Aquarius hints at a quest for a partner to stand side by side with me.
'She's not the same person she was when she started out, but the heroes journey is not for the weak of heart. She's battled, built, and now she's standing taller than ever, ready for what's next.
She was designed with precision to be who she is."
Mars
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I use ChatGPT as a writing assistant—not as a writer. These are my thoughts, ideas, and words, shaped by my lived experience and deep love for self-work, self-awareness, the spiritual journey, and astrology. AI helps me refine, structure, and occasionally nudge me toward better phrasing, but the voice you’re reading is mine. I use it as a tool to help me put into words everything I believe is valuable in sharing my insights. Honesty matters to me, and this is simply one way I bring my thoughts to life.
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