Planets in signs and houses
Mars in the 5th House
Tropical zodiac, Western astrology
Mars in the 5th house fills your love life, play and creativity with fire. You like to court actively, enjoy sport, competition and anything thrilling. Your passion burns hot but can fade quickly. As a parent you may encourage children to exercise and take on challenges. Beware of taking risks for excitement or trying to win at love until it hurts. Spend the energy on creative work or sport, and you will feel alive without hurting anyone.
Mars in a birth chart
Mars is the planet of energy and action. It describes how you assert yourself, go after what you want, compete, defend your boundaries and express anger. It is your drive, and it shows whether you tend to charge ahead, hold back or wait for the right moment.
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"Positions": each point with its degree, sign and house. A red R in the R column marks retrograde. The angles, including Descendant and IC, are listed too.