Mars in Virgo, Ascendent in Gemini (Gemini Rising)

Mars in Virgo ♍︎ in the Natal Chart

Archetypes: Analyst, Servant, Martyr 

What Drives You: Mars in Virgo in the natal chart will be driven towards perfectionism and accomplishment. Virgo energy typically has an inclination towards order, precision, and purity. With Mars in this location in your natal chart you will be deeply driven to analyze every angle of life’s scenarios. This may at times cause you to stagnate as you run through the multitude of possibilities that exist for every given situation. 

In this role you are driven to serve others. You have an underlying sense that part of your personality is here to make sure other people are taken care of. At times you may end up feeling like the martyr. Finding a balance between giving and receiving is a lesson this Mars in Virgo placement. Finding the courage to say, “No” to extra work or commitments can be very liberating for you!

Sexuality: Mars’ placement in the natal chart also helps illuminate aspects of your sexuality. As a Mars in Virgo individual your sexuality will be expressed through restraint. You are turned on by waiting and do not mind putting in the effort needed to secure the object of your affection. You are turned on by exclusivity enjoying having total commitment from your partners.

Gemini ♊︎ Ascendent in the Natal Chart

Astrological Body Part: Arms & Hands

Chart Ruling Planet: Mercury 

If you are a Gemini Ascendent or Rising sign then this was the sign on the horizon at the time your birth. The ascendent is the mask that you wear and what other people see first when meeting you. As a Gemini Rising you will be playful and outgoing even if the rest of your chart implies a shier disposition. You will certainly have a way with words!

Style: A Gemini Ascendent will give you a natural curiosity about the world and a youthful and casual appearance. You have the ability to fit in anywhere making your style very chameleon like. You desire to show the world that you are fun and easy going.

Talents: A Gemini Ascendent will be adept with languages and getting their point across accurately. You will love communication of all kinds through social media, in person, and when traveling. Something that comes very easily to you is meeting new people and making friends. People are instinctively interested in getting to know you more as you are ruled by the social planet Mercury. Some skills of the Gemini Rising include drawing, creating music, or other activities that include working with your hands such as typing, writing, or sign language.