Mars in Cancer - Can someone please describe?!
Question: I've heard this is a bad position for Mars. What is the bad? What is the good?
Answers: I've heard this is a bad position for Mars. What is the bad? What is the good?
This is a classic confrontation between mars and the moon, between male and female. Cancer's ruling "planet" is the moon, and the moon is a feminine energy. As you know, mars rules Aries and Scorpio... based on tradtional understandings. So this is almost like having sun in Cancer, moon in Aries as far as psychic energy is concerned. Mars is dominant and more aggressive than the moon. The moon is more sensitive and intuitive than the sun. It reflects. Mars acts. So, depending on various aspects, Mars in Cancer is going to exhibit conflicts within the person. There might be either a denial of a softer expression, a lack of nurturing and compassionate feelings and action, or possibly an adversion to people and relationships that expect and deserve intimate communication on many different levels. The Cancer part of this interaction could express itself in extreme fluctuations of moods, temperment, being overly sympathetic to people, being what people call a "soft touch", an "easy mark". Mars in Cancer could, depending on the aspects, initiate some creative and artistic developments. If Mars is adversly aspected, the person with this combination might pursue art and creativity to the exclusion of everything and everyone else; this would be the expression of Mars dominating a balanced form of rationality. On the other hand, if Mars is NOT so "negatively" confronted, then there could be a gentle mixture of just the right amount of give-and-take, maintaining a natural affection for peace and quiet without becoming boring, dull and apathetic. It really depends on the aspects, if there are any. It's important to always remind ourselves that, when getting a sense for enterpreting some combinations, we must not only concern ourselves with the obvious (in this case Mars in Cancer), but we have to look way beyond that (in this case we must look at the moon, Aries and the houses and rulers of the houses) to get a clear idea of what might be going on. The idea of TRANSMUTATION must be running in the back of our mind whenever we analyze astrological symbolisms. We're looking for "meridians" of energy, release points, places (people, things, times, locations etc) that might provide a glimpse into how a "negative" can and might be transmuted into a "positive". Nothing is ever black and white and simple.
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Mars in Cancer
This position inclines toward passive-aggressiveness. These people seem to resist change and to shy away from direct confrontations. They need to feel secure before they act. As a result, they can appear rather slow at times. Their motto is "The best offence is defense". They may appear weak to some, but they can be very strong. Their strength lies in their tenaciousness.
Their sex drive can be very tied up with emotional need. At their best, they turn others on with a protective, almost therapeutic way about them. The protective nature of Cancer is best expressed when Mars in Cancer natives are turning the energy outward — when they are being the protectors of others. Turning it inwards is when there are problems. They must avoid over-sensitivity and self-protection when it comes to sex. Some Mars in Cancer people are especially turned on by the thought of creating a baby.
These people are threatened by indifference. They can be argumentative and manipulative. Their energy levels are variable, and they can appear to move rather slowly. They have defensive reactions and bursts of emotional displays when they feel cornered.
With reassurance and confidence, these natives are protective, helpful, and dependable in the long haul. They prefer to handle situations peacefully and humanely.
To understand the effects of Mars in Cancer, it is helpful to know a little about the planet Mars and the zodiac sign Cancer.
Mars is the red-hot planet of war and aggression, and represents male fertility (as seen in the symbol). In the birthchart, it represents how we go about initiating and getting things our way. Cancer on the other hand, is one of the most domesticated, emotional and sensitive (albeit moody) signs of the zodiac.
For this reason, Mars in Cancer is said to be in its 'fall' as water is not a comfortable element for Mars to be in. In Cancer, the Mars energies are largely of the emotional sort. While physical endeavors and practical affairs may find the energy to function satisfactorily, mental energies are apt to struggle.
Much of the assertiveness of Mars is turned toward the domestic scene. There is a cautious side and much defensiveness in the individual's nature. This placement of Mars is not very physical or competitive, and not inclined to any sort of combat, physical or mental.
Nevertheless, Mars in Cancer has a very positive side, as it often shows a quiet, peaceful nature. While being very protective of one's "turf," one is never too assertive or demanding. In work, one rarely compromises views, and prefer working independently and in control of affairs. It reflects an ambitious, hard worker. Since the native is not, by nature, an aggressive person, he/she pursues desires in a round-about or start-stop manner, striving for security, and a good deal of energy goes into this effort.
In this regard, the native is fiercely protective of family, co-workers, organization, or to whatever he/she devotes himself/herself. He/She may be known for the strength of his/her patriotism and loyalty.
Mars in Cancer denotes a character that is moody,and has intense emotions.People with this placement generally disperse a lot of energy in the home,whether it's negative or positive.Often they are interested in home improvement projects which can serve as a constructive outlet for their frustration.Some are sympathetic to those less fortunate than themselves and do much work on their behalf.There's often a problem with anger which ,when repressed , causes stomach ulcers or psychological problems. Often expressed in the home ,it causes disharmony and emotional upsets within the family .An afflicted Mars in Cancer denotes an inharmonious domestic scene,violence at home,uncontrolled anger, or poor relations with family and parents.
Mars in the sign of cancer is not so well placed because the Martial energies are not able to function as potently as in other signs.The forceful fiery energies of mars are put out by the watery sentimentality of the sign Cancer or at least have a hard time expressing themselves.