Sun-Mars Aspects in Synastry
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Disclaimer: This article represents a few interpretations among countless interpretations of synastry. I have 900+ synastry aspects in total, so you should check your whole synastry chart instead of one aspect within it.
Sun Conjunct Mars Synastry
Sun conjunct Mars synastry can be a high-energy partnership. You both feel motivated to pursue your goals with passion. You can climb Mount Everest without ever rest. You can make your dreams happen before they happen.1
The Sun can become the cheerleader for Mars’ every whim and fancy. The Sun’s willpower can intensify Mars’ desire to take action. The Sun’s determination can strengthen Mars’, making Mars feel more confident in their ability to achieve what they set out to do.
Mars can help the Sun become more self-assertive, to stand up for their principles and moral values. This can be especially beneficial if the Sun tends to be passive or indecisive. Mars can push the Sun to take charge, to be more proactive in pursuing their goals.
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Sun Sextile Mars Synastry
With Sun sextile Mars synastry, Mars can embolden the Sun to face challenges with a warrior spirit. Mars can encourage the Sun to seek “purposeful struggles”.
A lazy life is a life lacking purpose. Mars can inspire the Sun to be proactive in their life mission, to find something worth sacrificing themselves for. No pain, no gain. Mars can remind the Sun that everything comes with a cost.
The Sun can motivate Mars to become the best version of themselves. The Sun can strengthen Mars’ leadership skills. The Sun can teach Mars that the best leader is the best follower. The worst follower is the worst leader.
Sun Square Mars Synastry
With Sun square Mars synastry, the Sun’s ego can trigger Mars’ temper. The Sun’s arrogance may not sit well with Mars’ fighting spirit. This aspect can breed ongoing battles of wills, as Mars can challenge the Sun’s strong sense of self.
Mars may often use aggressive tactics to dominate the Sun. They can be impatient about the Sun’s self-development process. Mars may attack the Sun’s moral standards to prove they’re right.
You both want to win, but for the relationship to work, you should learn to lose and let the relationship win instead.
Sun Trine Mars Synastry
Sun trine Mars synastry represents the harmony between two masculine energies. You both are goal-oriented and ambitious. The world is your oyster, and the sky is the limit for what you can accomplish together.
Mars’ fiery drive can fuel the Sun’s zest for life. The Sun can encourage Mars to be purposeful in their actions. Obstacles only strengthen your shared commitment to success. Without hardships, how can you prove your relationship is strong?
In love, Sun-Mars trine can create a strong sexual attraction between you. The Sun’s fun-loving spirit can ignite Mars’ passion, and vice versa. Your relationship is like a sauna because the longer you stay, the hotter you get.
Sun Opposite Mars Synastry
Sun opposite Mars synastry can indicate competition in the relationship. Mars can feel jealous of the Sun’s success. Mars may fight with the Sun to gain more control over decision-making.
The Sun’s natural urge is to lead, but Mars can be unwilling to follow. The Sun’s self-centeredness can trigger Mars’ anger. Mars can be aggressive when interacting with the Sun’s ego.
The upside of the opposition is that your conflicts are usually straightforward, not bitter. You can fight fast and forget quickly. The challenge is to learn to be patient and control your anger before it controls you.
- Idea from Ben Lionel Scott ↩︎