Mars in Leo, Mars in the 12th House

Mars in Leo ♌︎ in the Natal Chart

Archetypes: Producer, Actor, Olympian 

What Drives You: The individual with Mars in Leo in the natal chart is often a very driven person overall. Mars represents fire energy which is quick to respond and conflict oriented. Since Leo is also a fire sign there is a double dose of fire with this placement. Mars in Leo tends to bring out a wild nature in a person with an unpredictability about your personality. 

With Mars in Leo you have the distinct ability to play multiple parts in a production; actor, producer, and director. 

You are driven to create, injecting extreme excitement behind every project. Mars in Leo may make you seem a little bit unstable at times as your intensity levels will tend to fluctuate. To match this you may have an explosive temper when things are not going your way. People may say you “see red” when you are mad or it appears that flames flair up in your eyes. 

Sexuality: Mars also represents your sexuality and libido. As a person with Mars in Leo you will have a somewhat prideful approach to sex. You will want to be with beautiful people playing out your fantasies. There will be a desire for renown and you will want your partners to build this up in you. Mars in Leo can bring a lot of confidence to a person.

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.