Mars in Taurus, Mars in the 3rd House

Mars in Taurus ♉︎  in the Natal Chart

Archetypes: Builder, Craftsperson, Architect 

What Drives You: Mars in Taurus in your natal chart can drive you to desire to build and create. You understand that incredible effort is necessary in order to be successful. With this placement you will have a natural strength about you making you very physically powerful. Mars in Taurus can cause you to put immense effort behind the projects you undertake. This may give you a tendency to stay in a situation long past its due date. 

There is a stubborn streak to this placement. With Taurus being a fixed sign you will have a stronger drive to dig in your heals to get what you want. Natal Mars in Taurus gives you killer business instincts. Your relentless and subtle approach to closing a deal makes you an excellent negotiator. Individuals with Mars in Taurus are here to build up the world to architect cities and culture. They are the ones who are our crafters creating brilliant works with artistry and taste. 

Sexuality: Mars can also symbolizes how you express your sexuality. With Mars in Taurus you are more likely to have a strong sex drive. On the surface you may appear quite calm but behind closed doors you let an entirely different side of you out. Others may not be able to keep up with you!

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.