Mars: The Planetary Ruler of Aries and Scorpio

Mars, famous as the red planet in the solar system, is actually more popularly known as the planetary ruler of the signs Aries and Scorpio in the Western astrology. Well, at first, many astrologers made an issue with regards to Mars being a planetary ruler of Scorpio.

However, in the end, many give in and eventually have considered Mars as finally, the ruler not only of Aries but also of Scorpio.

Generally, planet Mars is symbolized by a cross of matter beatified over the circle of spirit.

Mars in Astrology

In astrology, Mars normally depicts confidence and self assertion, energy, strength, ambition, aggression, and sexuality. In some instances, as well as virtues relating to sports, competitions, and physical activities.

But unfortunately, at times, Mars is associated with some unlikely traits as impulsiveness or hastiness that eventually bring as well unlikely happenings and events that are really inevitable.

The Zodiac Signs and Mars

The planet Mars, being the planetary ruler of the signs Aries and Scorpio, actually signifies the value of having great physical energy and sense of spirit that is prepared to fight, argue, or be in action to energize, aggravate, stimulate, inflame, and intensify. In some point in time in the past, even the drive and sexuality or issues about power to succeed or thrive.

Mars as the Ego

Mars, because of being popularly known as a strong one, is actually considered as the ego in the Western astrology. Similarly, it is also an aggressive planet that unfortunately causes divisions and splits between mankind and at the same time a purveyor that goes distinctly to opposing paths of creation and destruction.

But on the good side, though Mars is considered and seen as the Ego, still it is considered as the giver of courage and physical energy which is really a good thing.

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