Mars – Neptune Square – Don Quixote in a Labyrinth of Illusions

If planets in the horoscope are in a square aspect, this is not necessarily bad, but the native’s success will depend on the degree to which complexes and emotional wounds are worked through. Some of them come from childhood, while others come from past karmic incarnations. However, working through is especially necessary when the square affects planets with diametrically opposite energies, such as Mars and Neptune.

The person is obsessed with strange emotional desires and ideals that they defend fiercely. In their fantasies, they seem like a hero to themselves, while in reality they resemble Don Quixote fighting windmills. If the native suppresses such impulses, they may plunge completely into an illusory world; if not, they may drown disappointment in alcohol, drugs, and sexual distortions.

The Danger of the Mars – Neptune Square

Without harmonizing the planetary influence, kleptomania, psychological blindness, and self-deception may develop. Therefore, it is important to live by high spiritual ideals without indulging momentary desires for pleasure. The native’s vivid imagination is beautifully realized in material forms of art, such as painting, sculpture, and literature, but in everyday life it can border on madness.

A person with the Mars – Neptune square does not distinguish clearly between reality and fantasy. Having endowed someone with positive character traits in the imagination on the basis of beautiful appearance, the native will refuse to believe in that person’s unreliability. It may seem as though the person causes themselves suffering by becoming enchanted with artistic fraudsters and tricksters. They need to stay away from totalitarian sects and occult charlatans in order not to expose their consciousness to destructive influence.

An attraction to mysticism without a verified and reliable mentor may lead to mental disturbance and uncontrolled visions. The main dangers of the Mars – Neptune square materialize through:

• poisoning from medication, alcohol, chemical liquids, or expired drinks;
• infectious diseases, hypertension, and disorders of the nervous and lymphatic systems;
• psychological vampirism, indulging strange sexual fantasies, and misunderstanding the rules of behavior in society;
• infidelity and deception, both by the native and toward the native;
• painful blows and betrayals from blood relatives and superiors if the aspect affects the Third, Fourth, or Tenth House;
• long-term psychiatric treatment and fear of social contact when one of the planets is in the Twelfth House.

A person with the Mars – Neptune square easily falls into emotional affect, may say too much, and commit a reckless act because, at that moment, it seemed fun and impressive. The main dream is to be unusual and famous. After coming back to their senses, they feel embarrassed and avoid communication with witnesses. By developing Neptune’s insight and applying Mars’s energy to the study of psychology, it becomes easier for the native to realize themselves in creativity and relationships.

The Mars – Neptune Square in a Man’s Horoscope

The native believes only what seems true to him on the level of emotions and ideas based on the illusions of his inner world. He may suspect a faithful and loving companion of betrayal, or, on the contrary, justify the betrayals of a clever fraudster with unimaginable reasons. In any case, self-deception destroys the adequacy of perception.

A man with the Mars – Neptune square should not drink: alcohol awakens aggression and leads to wild behavior that will damage relationships with loved ones and undermine his reputation. Sometimes the Higher Powers instill an aversion to alcohol as a kind of protection. With weakened planets and Venus in Water signs, trouble may come from women. The native is sensitive and compassionate, yet at the same time cruel and despotic when it comes to his religious or social ideals. Accidents on water should be avoided, and drugs must not be taken.

The Mars – Neptune Square in a Woman’s Horoscope

Even if a woman with the Mars – Neptune square looks like an ice queen, low-vibration passions are raging inside. She has many sexual fantasies that could confuse even an experienced partner, but she carefully hides them. Alcohol weakens control, and then the elevated lady reveals her true face, later regretting it and feeling ashamed of her own nature.

Relationships with men are complicated. The woman lives with the dream of a prince on a white horse, but does not understand that ideals exist only in films and books. The Mars – Neptune square attracts weak, infantile, and selfish partners who are outwardly refined, beautiful, and artistic. A striking appearance overshadows spiritual qualities in the woman’s eyes, which she later bitterly regrets.

Working Through the Mars – Neptune Square

The main tool for neutralizing the negative influence is beloved work. It is important for the native to find a vocation that realizes the need for fame and approval of an unusual image. A career as a musician, actor, singer, composer, model, designer, or priest can become a global working through of karma.

Harmonization is also supported by:

• studying psychology, astrology, and the power of the mind;
• a healthy lifestyle and sports;
• dance and singing lessons;
• restrained and modest behavior in everyday life;
• prayer practices and meditation.

The Mars – Neptune square can be softened with the help of natural stones. In this aspect, the work should be done with Mars, while Neptune should be worked through through actions. Positive changes are brought by jewelry with red ruby and garnet, as well as bracelets made of hematite with iron inserts. For women, beads made of scarlet coral will help.  ✓