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.
Neptune in Leo ♌︎
Last Transit: Years 1914-1929
Neptune in Leo in the natal chart is symbolic of a glamorous energy with the ability to go through life with an eluding and disarming nature. The people born during this time were dreamers, they wanted decadence, but most were unable to obtain it. This has left people with this natal chart placement with a longing for something more. A desire to experience the glamour and beauty of life that is afforded to the elite or the chosen few.
Neptune in Leo is reconciling the societal dynamics of exclusivity and inclusion. You want to be recognized for the unique person you are but at the same time may fear bumping up against societal norms and pressures. There is a sense that you are special or made to be someone greater than you feel you have become. The lesson with Neptune in Leo is to disillusion oneself to the glamour that appears to be accompanied by having “made it.”
You are coming to terms with life’s imperfections and realizing that all people regardless of status, wealth, or abilities have struggles unique to the human experience. Neptune in Leo individuals will be able to find creative outlets for their dreams and desires.