Mars in Capricorn, Mars in the 9th 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.

9th House

Keywords: The keywords associated with the 9th house are university, higher learning, academics, institutions, governments, philosophies, dreamscapes, perspective, authority, religion, spirituality, rules, law, justice, and the hierophant tarot card. 

Cadent House Type: A Candent house is ruled by a mutable sign. Sagittarius is the mutable fire sign ruling the 9th house. 

The 9th house in astrology is a symbol of higher education, institutions, long trips, dreams, and consciousness. It is often associated with travel in all of its forms both actual travel overseas and one’s internal spiritual journey. The 9th house is related to some of the abstract areas of life such as dream time, dream symbolism, and sleep. When you sleep your mind experiences things that our waking minds may never get the opportunity to experience. 

If you have a lot of planets or heavy emphasis on the 9th house this could indicate that you are a life long learner, that you love traveling, and have a respect for higher education. This area of the chart is also related to publishing, literature, and writing. Due to its associated with institutions it can also represent religious authority, churches, or other areas of spiritual leadership. This house is symbolic of traveling, experiencing the world from a boarder perspective, and expanding horizons.