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.
South Node in Libra ♎︎ in the natal chart
The South Node in Libra in the natal chart individual is learning to embrace their warrior spirit. This placement indicates many past lives in which you neglected to speak up or share your point of view in order to avoid upset for others. You are very gifted at remediation and creating peace between conflicting parties.
The South Node in Libra may indicate tendencies in which you are overly accommodating to the needs of others. With a highly developed sense of team work you are now learning to go it alone. With courage and determination you are entering into situations in which you allow yourself to be more authentically you. This impulse to develop your sense of identity may be so strong you forgo the need to keep the peace.
You know that in order to reach your highest potential you may need to shake things up. This placement pushes you towards finding independence and relying less on the approval of others. The unique life you crave is possible when you learn to trust in your gut instincts. If you follow your own advice through self-reflection you will know when you are on the right path.