Mars

Mars (also known as Ares in Greek myth), named for the Roman God of War, is the planet of action and ambition. This overachieving red planet takes almost two years to move through all twelve Signs of the Zodiac.

Mars's position at the time you were born makes its mark on your determination and drive to get ahead. This is the planet that gets you motivated to fight for what you want and believe in.

Are you a real go-getter on the school football team? Your Mars might be in Aries. Are you not so interested in sports as you are in getting all your homework done perfectly and right on time? Could be your Mars is in Capricorn.

Click here to find out where Mars was at the moment you were born!

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