Mars in Capricorn, Mars in the 3rd House

Mars in Capricorn ♑︎ in the Natal Chart

Archetypes: Emperor, Soldier, Administrator 

What Drives You: Mars in Capricorn in the natal chart individuals are driven by a desire for achievement. This is a fortuitous position as the dense energy of Capricorn is able to temper the impulsive nature of Mars. This placement brings out efficiency in the individual. You are able to hone in on the task at hand and get the job done. 

This placement is typically a signature of leadership as well. You are able to support people while also driving the mission behind the group you are leading. One of your archetypes is the emperor  as you can guide with understanding of the bigger picture. 

Mars in Capricorn will influence you to be an extremely hard worker. The conflict oriented nature of Mars can be channeled into dedication, hard work, and constructive tasks; Capricorn’s favorites. There is a tendency towards stubbornness with this placement adding to the tenaciousness of your personality profile. 

Sexuality: A Mars in Capricorn individual will have a lusty side hiding under the surface. Due to the stoic nature of Capricorn there may be tendency for pent up sexual tension. Mars in Capricorn can help release this lusty side of you. You will secretly get off on raunchy sex and wild escapades.

3rd House

Keywords: The keywords associated with the 3rd house are communication, siblings, local travel, learning, writing, comedy, early childhood, social media, humor, elementary school, and language. 

Cadent House Type: A Cadent house type is ruled by a mutable sign. Gemini is the air sign ruling the 3rd house. 

The 3rd house in astrology is the location in your chart representative of early childhood, how you relate to your immediate environment, and learning and communication styles. Due to the fact that this house is associated with early childhood it also relates to siblings as a part of your family upbringing. The 3rd house can also indicate how much of a role your siblings did or did not play in your early home environment. This is also the house of learning, therefore; it is associated with education, elementary school, and early learning environments. 

If you have a heavy emphasis of planets in the 3rd house this implies you have strong ties to your local community. You may be a local activist, a voice for your community, or a teacher. The sign on the 3rd house in your natal chart can help illuminate one’s particular learning styles. It can show you if you are more of a visual, auditory, or hands on learner.