Mars enters Libra at 14.20 BST on 27th August 2023

Leaving Virgo, where Mars was precise and hard-working but, let’s be honest, often a bit angsty, our planet of drive and desire enters balanced Libra where it’s traditionally in detriment.

Less adaptability than Virgo, more inclination to compromise

However, it can perform very effectively here. We may take a step back to assess the bigger picture. There could be initiatives towards compromise and relationship, justice and equality. This is Treaty-Mars, rather than Battle-Mars. This may become even more evident when Libra-ruler Venus turns direct on 4th September.

Although Mars may find it challenging to strut its warlike stuff in this peace-loving sign, it shouldn’t be underestimated. It simply changes tack. People with Mars in Libra can be intelligent and strategic, charming and attractive. And they often excel in debate. 

Mars in Libra people weigh up ALL the options and come to considered decisions. Libra is often a political sign and many prominent politicians have the Mars in Libra signature – Bill Clinton, Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher among them. They didn’t charge into battle with their sword at the ready like their Aries opposite sign, but they were definitely still in it to win it. 

Mars in Libra is still in it to win it

This placement believes in justice and equality. Anti-apartheid activist and South African President Nelson Mandela had Mars in Libra. A civil rights hero, he spent 27 years in prison in the name of equality for all and won the Nobel Peace prize in conjunction with F.W de Klerk in 1993.

Libra is also a musical sign and many musicians have Mars in Libra placements: John Lennon is a great example as he was also a peace-campaigner. Freddie Mercury is another, arguably one of the greatest singers in the history of rock with an exceptional 4-octave vocal range.

Mars placed here appreciates the legal side of any situation and will have the documents drawn up ready. Charmed by their persuasiveness, you’ll have signed before you even read the text.

At this point, the only possible response will be to go into battle with guns blazing in true Aries style. This is because there is always polarity and the goddess of peace holds within her the possibility of conflict. As every Libra knows deep down, there is no peace without war.

Photos Wiki Commons. Freddie Mercury; Carl Lender at https://www.flickr.com/photos/clender/

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