The Mars Effect: Balancing Masculine Energy in Romantic Connections

A relationship is a blend of all these emotions. When we consider Mars in synastry, the relationship is that of rage and remorse, passion and agitation and pride and elation.

Let us consider some of the Mars aspects and interactions that make synastry exciting.

Mars is a hard planet and so is the Sun. But Venus and the Moon are softer and feminine planets. In synastry, Mars forms aspects or heavenly angles with these planets and accordingly affects the relationships.

When the planets form angles, energy is seemingly exchanged between them. Some angles are good and some are bad. These angles make the synastry intense, romantic and ecstatic.

Sun represents the ego principle. Sun is the spirit and is the king of all planets. When Mars forms aspects with the Sun, the synastry is one of thrill and elation.

1. Mars conjuncts Sun - When Mars and the Sun are in the same degree of longitude or reside in the same sign, the synastry is highly charged. There will be an instant attraction. You will find your partner sexually irresistible.

However, with the Sun and Mars in close communion, you will have ego clashes and personal arguments. Though this synastry is hot and erotic, you and your partner need to be soft in communication or else this synastry could take you for a good ride.

2. Mars opposes the Sun - Here, your Mars and your partner's Sun (or vice versa) are 180 degrees apart. With Mars and the Sun opposing each other, this synastry is challenging and difficult to deal with.

You both are warriors constantly competing with each other. This is a passionate relationship, but is also a frustrating one. Both of you often stand in conflict as your views differ from each other.

3. Mars square Sun - This is a difficult angle. When Mars and Sun are 90 degrees apart, you'll often tend to miss each other's tender feelings. Though attracted sexually, you might also be annoyed with each other.

This makes communication and mutual understanding a challenge in such a complicated synastry.

4. Mars sextile/trine Sun - Compared to other aspects, trine and sextile are soft in nature. The chemistry is not that hot or smoking, but communication is great. You both support each other. With sextile and trine in play, you cooperate with each other and wonderfully balance your relationship.

This synastry suggests crazy energy cycles, elevated erotic levels and a never-ending desire for each other.

1. Mars conjunct Mars - This synastry is like putting two dynamites in the same zone. This synastry is stormy and eruptive. It leads to some of the craziest synastries where your sexual relationship is steaming hot. But with two pig heads placed in the same territory, ego clashes are inevitable.

2. Mars opposes/squares Mars - When you're placed stark 90 degrees or 180 degrees apart from your Mars partner, there will be an intense sexual pull. This synastry is like moth-to-flame chemistry - irresistible but dangerous!

In this synastry, constant attraction and repulsion are making your relationship hard to navigate. Your relationship is like a dark tunnel with few specks of iridescent light. You both are impulsive and forceful.

The key problem in this relationship is your need to dominate over the other. When you see each other, your energy cycles boost, but when you get into an argument, all hell breaks loose! You need to drop your ego-identity and establish harmony to make your relationship a smooth sail.

3. Mars trine/sextile Mars - Trine and sextile are comparatively mushy angles. Imagine a see-saw that is no longer swinging up and down, but is completely stationary and well-balanced. This synastry is exactly like a stable see-saw.

Your energy cycles are in sync with one another. You are a pair of fine wines and the best cheese! You both are aware of each other's strengths and weaknesses.

Physical attraction may not be that great, but you know how to fuse your energy levels and make your relationship productive and long-lasting.

When Mars aspects your partner's Moon (or vice versa), the synastry is laced with both aggressive masculine energy and delicate feminine energy. Your synastry works on opposing principles where the contrasts are finely balanced and in tune with each other.

1. Mars conjunct Moon - With Mars and Moon on the same longitude, your relationship signifies balance. It is a healthy synastry. You both openly express your feelings. It's not only in bed that your opposing energies balance each other, but also in times of trouble, you seek solutions together.

Here, none of you try to overpower each other and give an equal opportunity for self-expression. It is a disciplined relationship where you equally share responsibilities. Well, this is one of the best synastries, but definitely not argument-free. This is a long-lasting relationship as you both know how to neutralize your ego identity and sort things out in a calm manner.

2. Mars opposite/square Moon - This synastry is tempestuous in hiding. Imagine what would happen if the feminine and masculine energies stood in stark opposition to one another. The result is a pure explosion!

The sexual attraction in this synastry is inescapable, but the quarrels and differences of opinion are sharp and intense. This is a highly sensitive synastry craving trust and truth.

The emotions are overwhelming which drains you of your energy leading to further complications. The excessive ego play of Mars and the overly clinging attitude of the Moon make this synastry desirable but also repulsive at the same time.

3. Mars trine/sextile Moon - Compared to square and opposition, this is a milder synastry. In this synastry, instead of fighting for your ego identities, you both are willing to compromise. This is relatively a touch of synastry.

Sexual intensity may not be to maddening levels, but you value and appreciate each other. If all there are differences in opinion and thoughts, you welcome and respect them.

There are fewer demands and more understanding which enables you to easily sort misunderstandings. Intense coitus may not be needed.

A hug or kiss on the forehead or hand is enough to tell your partner about your gratitude and feelings. This is a long-lasting relationship where you respect each other's rights and boundaries.

Mars forms aspects with other planets also like Uranus, Neptune and Pluto. These synastries are comparatively more vehement and zealous depending upon the nature and placement of these planets. Such relationships are wild, radical, mysterious and transformative.

Mars in synastry essentially gives results as per its own nature and the kind of energy it imbibes from other planets. Its placement in the fire, earth, air or water sign plays an equally important role as these elements further dampen or intensify the nature of Mars in synastries.