When Mars Goes Out of Control | When Romantic Pursuit Turns Into Pressure
So far,
I've been encouraging you to make use of your Mars (♂).
To take that first step toward the person you love.
But there's one important thing we must not forget.
Mars Isn't Just the Planet of Action
Mars represents
action,
courage,
and the drive to move forward.
But it also governs
anger,
aggression,
and conflict.
In other words,
when Mars is used the wrong way,
your attempt to approach someone you love
can slowly transform into something entirely different.
Instead of expressing affection,
you may end up putting pressure on the other person.
What began as an approach
can become
something that feels overwhelming or even intimidating.
Is Your Mars Running Wild?
So this time,
let's look at
what happens
when Mars becomes excessive.
Below is a guide for each zodiac sign.
You've already created your birth chart,
so simply find your Mars sign.
Zodiac Sign | When Mars Goes Too Far... |
♈ Aries | You charge ahead without considering the other person's feelings. |
♉ Taurus | You become overly attached and struggle to let go. |
♊ Gemini | You talk, text, or joke so much that it becomes overwhelming. |
♋ Cancer | You become overly protective and unintentionally smother the other person. |
♌ Leo | You focus too much on showing yourself off and lose balance. |
♍ Virgo | You become overly critical or controlling without realizing it. |
♎ Libra | You try to please everyone and lose sight of your true feelings. |
♏ Scorpio | Jealousy, possessiveness, and emotional testing become stronger. |
♐ Sagittarius | Your need for freedom ends up pulling the other person around. |
♑ Capricorn | You start trying to manage or control the relationship. |
♒ Aquarius | You push your own beliefs so strongly that you ignore the other person's perspective. |
♓ Pisces | Your emotions overwhelm you, making you emotionally dependent. |
Mars Isn't Better When It's Stronger
How did your result look?
When Mars is too weak,
you can't even take the first step.
But when Mars becomes excessive,
you risk becoming someone who overwhelms the people around you.
Mars isn't a planet that's simply better when it's stronger.
Nor is it better when it's weaker.
The goal is balance.
Knowing when to move forward,
and knowing when to stop.
That's what it means to use Mars well.
Mars is a powerful force—
and one that deserves to be handled with care.
Next Time
Next,
we'll explore
how to discover
your own awkward—but authentic—first step.