Mars in Cancer, Ascendent in Virgo (Virgo Rising)

Mars in Cancer ♋︎ in the Natal Chart

Archetypes: Advocate, Caregiver, Matriarch 

What Drives You: If you have Mars in Cancer in your natal chart than you are driven to fiercely protect the people you love. There is almost an aggressive quality to how far you will go to make sure those you care about are safe. Mars in Cancer is deeply affectionate towards others. You give freely of your energy knowing that you deeply want to receive affection in return. 

Mars in Cancer drives you to want to take care of people. Your often make an excellent cook as this is a tangible way you can express this intense need to nurture others. 

This Mars placement also comes with a great deal of loyalty. You find yourself joining up with causes you care deeply about and you are willing to put up a fight in order to see the results actualized. Mars in Cancer individual’s have the power to manifest their desires. These people will put passion behind what they want and go for it without restraint. At times you may loose your temper getting swept up in the moment. 

Sexuality: This Mars placement tends to be very generous in bed. You have a deep well of passion often being drawn to sexually intense relationships.

Virgo ♍︎ Ascendent in the Natal Chart

Astrological Body Part: Digestive & Nervous System 

Chart Ruling Planet: Mercury 

The Virgo Ascendent or Rising sign in the natal chart implies you have a tendency to like everything just so and an impulse towards perfectionism. A Virgo Rising will appear calm, well spoken, and sensible. You may have a strict focus on your health and maintaining your wellness routines or exercise programs. The Virgo energy will make you very practical and nurturing towards others. 

Style: The Virgo Rising always appears put together. You are a sharp dresser and take very good care of your hygiene. There is something purist about you that gives you the desire to have everything matching and organized. You often wear your hair in short styles or pinned up as you like everything to be neat and tidy. 

Talents: As a Virgo Rising you will be very skilled in the areas of organization and development. You are a hard worker and will put in the necessary efforts to see results take form. A Virgo Rising will be very tuned into the needs of the planet Earth as you are driven to participate in environmental activities. You are associated with the digestive system symbolizing your super power of discernment. You will be naturally gifted in science, astrology, and herbalism.