Mars / Aries energy can be seen in a number of different patterns or placements in a person's Natal Chart. All the following combinations give the Mars / Aries energy of spunky independence and self-assertive ambition to anyone who owns them, but some are not obvious to the non-astrologer.
- Sun / Moon / or Ascendant in Aries
- Mars (especially if in a Fire sign) conjunct Sun / Moon / or Ascendant
- Mars (especially if in a Fire sign) in the 1st House
- Mars in major aspect to the Sun / Moon / or Ascendant; especially a square or opposition
- Sun in the 1st House
- Mars in Aries
- Mars in 5th House
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