While Venus rules love, Mars rules sexual desire. While the Sun also rules energy and drive, Mars rules personal energy rather than creative energy. The astrological symbol for Mars is ♂, which is also the ancient symbol for iron in alchemy. Iron, in turn, is closely associated with blood as well as the red soil found on Mars. Mars is the natural ruler of the First House, which rules the ego.
Aries is the god of war in Greek mythology. [4] X Research source
For example, if Mars is located in the Aries section of your chart, you’d be a Mars in Aries. A birth chart is also called a “natal” chart.
During your Mars return, use the planet’s energy to start a new project or come up with a list of tasks you’d like to accomplish in the next 2 years.
