Mars – Ascendant Opposition – From Instigator to Victim

This aspect brings strong inner tension into a person’s life, along with impulsive desires to act according to what they feel in the present moment rather than according to a code of proven rules. This happens because of the contradiction between the principles of the planet and the rising sign, which are located in incompatible elements. This is felt especially strongly by those under the influence of Mars, which urges the native to actively strive for success, while according to the Ascendant they may be oriented toward a quiet, peaceful existence rather than struggle.

Since both sides of the opposition affect self – esteem, the person’s idea of the importance of their own personality and place in society is strongly distorted: the native deliberately provokes quarrels and conflicts, driven by a thirst for victory, and rejoices intensely when they achieve it. However, defeat wounds them for a long time and may push them to use underhanded methods of settling scores with competitors. To harmonize the aspect, the native will need to learn compromise and cooperation.

Features of the Mars – Ascendant Opposition

Spontaneous aggression bursts out when the cup of patience overflows. Unlike the square, which manifests through struggle with external enemies and obstacles, here the emphasis is on taming personal negative emotions: envy, anger, and egoism. A person with the Mars – Ascendant opposition attracts people who mirror their hidden side. Outwardly, the native may do the right thing and behave modestly, but the passions and experiences raging within magnetically attract hostile rivals.

When Mars is in Air or Water signs, there is a fear of public confrontations and debates, although the native is competitive and very compelling on stage and in public debate. The person simply does not realize it. The problem is that people under the influence of this opposition are often irritated by trifles and by opponents’ actions that seem illogical to them, which leads to losing sight of the point of the discussion, making things personal, and escalating the relationship.

Struggle will always be present in the chart owner’s life. This is not only a battle for a place in the sun, the right to do what they love, and the chance to be with dear people, but also a battle with illness, especially if Mars is in the Sixth House.

Other manifestations of the Mars – Ascendant opposition:

• a vivid, charismatic appearance, always with something that catches the eye: full scarlet lips, a birthmark, or fiery hair color;
• intellectual giftedness and physical endurance allow the native to work more than others and achieve success earlier than they do;
• the constant attraction of enemies out of nowhere, mostly envious people, whose intrigues the native will have to navigate;
• a habit of getting what they want through threats and blackmail, or suffering from these methods until they learn to resist them;
• disagreements in a group, quarrels with friends and family when Mars is in the Seventh House; lack of mutual understanding with doctors, workplace injuries, and burns if the planet is in the Sixth House.

The native is always drawn to rough, assertive, dominant people who seem to own the world. Even if the person has a gentle character, they will truly respect only the strong. Unfortunately, with undeveloped Mars, the native may sometimes mistake criminally inclined and dangerous personalities for such strength, and later suffer because of it.

Love and Marriage with the Mars – Ascendant Opposition

Men with this aspect sooner or later show elements of harsh dominance in marriage. This may take the form of imposing their will and rules within the family, or, in extreme cases, sadism and violence, or role – playing in a similar style.

A person with the Mars – Ascendant opposition may appear sweet and cheerful on the outside, but reveals a new side in sexual relationships, where the need to dominate and rule becomes visible. At the same time, the native does not need a submissive partner who agrees to every demand. They are drawn to a partner who can compete, resist, argue, and only at the end yield to the mercy of the winner.

Women under the influence of this aspect also strive to conquer the partner completely, or they seek an alpha male who will be even stronger and tougher than their own Martian nature. This is especially vivid in people with Mars in Water and Fire signs.

Still, all people with this aspect are passionate and fiery in love. They gladly share their reserve of energy with the person they love. Sex gives them a release from the accumulated tension of the Mars – Ascendant opposition, so there are many fleeting romances in their life, but even a brief connection becomes an unforgettable adventure for their partners.

Harmonizing the Mars – Ascendant Opposition

Hot temper and irritability are easiest to release through water sports and team sports, while direct confrontation in the form of freestyle wrestling or boxing may intensify aggression.

Insecurity and the urge to challenge authority disappear when the person receives a high – ranking position and unquestioned respect from subordinates.

Success awaits the native in the professions of military officer, firefighter, lawyer, businessperson, agronomist, farmer, real estate agent, and even actor, since a person with the Mars – Ascendant opposition has strongly expressed sexual charisma. In medicine, it is better to choose surgery or dentistry, while manual dexterity will be useful in factory work and in a locksmith’s workshop.

Happiness in marriage will be supported by respect for the partner’s personal boundaries and by granting them at least a small measure of freedom.

Natural talisman stones will help keep wild instincts under control and develop willpower: almandine, red jasper, carnelian, sardonyx, rhodonite, kunzite, hematite, and scarlet garnet.  ✓