Mars in Gemini, Mars in the 12th House

Mars in Gemini ♊︎ in the Natal Chart

Archetypes: Politician, Comedian, Trickster

What Drives You: If you have Mars in Gemini in your natal chart you are driven by wanting to make a good impression. You will have a unique expression that does well in politics or comedy. An individual with this Mars placement will have great comedic timing with an impeccable sense of humor. 

You will be somewhat of a showman looking to please the crowd you are “performing” for. 

Mars in Gemini individuals typically make great politicians. You have a keen instinct to know what to say to the right people, able to make a case for your position quite easily. Other people may be curious how you got to where you are but you know all it took was impressing the right people. 

There is some energy of the archetype of the trickster with this placement. That means you are channeling the energy of ancient gods in mythology such as Loki, Hermes, and Mercury. These deities played with people’s emotions; however, it was always for an underlying good cause. You help people see their way through difficult times through humor, jokes, and maybe some tricks of the mind. 

Sexuality: Mars in Gemini individuals typically have a fun and varied sex life. You tend to be very flirty sometimes giving off the impression you are available when you are not.

12th House

Keywords: The 12th house is associated with psychic abilities, spiritualism, multi-dimensions, the ocean, creativity, hospitals, prison, institutions, space, the vast universe, escapism, altered states of consciousness, meditation, traps, identity crisis, soul’s journey, mystery, secrecy. 

Cadent House Type: A Cadent house type is ruled by a mutable sign. Pisces is the mutable water sign overseeing the 12th house. 

The 12th house in astrology is the hardest part of your chart to get to know. It is often said about this house that everyone else see’s it before you do. In traditional astrology this house is often associated with “undoing” or self-sabotage. Another spin given to the 12th house is one of a very spiritual context; reaching states of complete freedom from one’s ego, merging with all of the universe. Escapist activities such as drugs, drinking, watching television, and compulsions are often found here in the12th house. 

This area of the chart talks about going on a journey to uncover your own secrets, subconscious, and psyche. It symbolizes pealing back the layers to reveal the authentic self underneath. Psychic gifts, spiritualism, and karma are also found here. The 12th house is often associated with the lesson of boundaries by experiences places that can make you feel “trapped” or “locked” in.