Mars Square Mars Synastry Aspect: Is the Red Planet a

Red Flag?
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stargazer January 18, 2021

Sometimes it is the best to proceed with the utmost caution. When you are interested in
someone (for whatever reason), it is a wise choice to get a synastry chart done. There are
some aspects which can tell you early on if this relationship is likely to cause
problems. The Mars square Mars synastry aspect is one of them. Mars is
considered a malefic planet in astrology. If you know what this planet represents, it is no
surprise that its energy should be treated with caution.

Mars square Mars in synastry can reveal the possibility of conflicts between you. It is
important to remember that a single aspect without context doesn’t tell anything. It is a
must to read the whole chart to get the full picture. At the same time, when your Mars
forms a hard aspect to your Mars in synastry, it can be pretty challenging. If you want to
learn which aspects are better to avoid in synastry, this article is for you.

Keep reading to learn more about the Mars square Mars synastry aspect in astrology!

Mars Square Mars Synastry: Crazy Times

In a synastry chart, you put the birth charts of two people on top of each other. Based on
how their charts interact you can assess the possible outcomes of the relationship between
them. The two people whose charts you compare don’t have to be in a romantic
relationship, you can also calculate your synastry chart with your parents, friends, boss, or
with anyone else.

What happens if you spot the Mars square Mars synastry aspect?

Conflict between your Mars and your partner’s Mars in synastry is never a pleasant
occurrence to deal with. Easy aspects between them can be great, but the hard aspects are
a completely different story. There is a very strong conflict between your and your
partner’s will. Your motivations are not compatible with each other.

The Mars square Mars synastry aspect indicates that there is strong rivalry in the
relationship. You want to conquer each other, and there is a constant tension.

Emotions run high in a relationship with Mars square Mars in synastry, and you often act
on your instincts not from your head. Your impulses and urges are different and you don’t
understand each other well. Mars square Mars in synastry can indicate power struggles
and an ongoing conflict between you.

You can find each other irritating and you only need a sparkle to set the relationship on
fire. The other person feels frustrating, you feel that they provoke you even when they
don’t. Mars square Mars synastry can be a crazy aspect. Both of you want to maintain

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your independence, but in a way not compatible with each other. You feel that the other
person wants to attack you all the time just by expressing their desires. In astrology, the
red planet governs your ambition and drive. With Mars square Mars synastry, you want
completely different things in life (and in bed).

In a romantic relationship, Mars square Mars synastry aspect makes sex very important.
You are very strongly attracted to each other with this aspect. In the beginning, sex can
work out, but in the long run, you are probably incompatible in this life area. Chances are
you prefer different things, and it is hard to compromise. Sometimes sex becomes violent
and too aggressive.

Mars governs physical fighting and violence too. The Mars square Mars synastry aspect
can indicate physical aggression in the relationship. (It doesn’t necessarily happen! But it
is important to be aware of this possibility.) When this aspect occurs in the chart of a
couple, it can suggeststhe possibility for domestic violence, but in the chart between a
child and a parent it can also suggest abuse.

If this aspect is the tightest in your synastry chart, better be cautious. The Mars square
Mars synastry aspect is very challenging. Most people’s experience with this aspect is
more often negative than not. How it plays out exactly depends on your natal charts and
level of maturity, but it is perhaps a better idea to try to be around each other less often.

Mars Opposite Mars Synastry

Can Mars opposite Mars synastry work out in a relationship?

Mars opposite Mars is often less intense and irritating than Mars square Mars in synastry.
If there are other supportive, loving aspects that can make up for it, the relationship is not
necessarily doomed. However, this aspect can still be pretty hard to deal with.

With Mars opposite Mars in synastry, your will is always at odds. Not only have you
different drives, you go after them in a completely different way. It can be frustrating to
see someone do something the opposite way of how you do it. For example, if your Mars is
in Capricorn, you can pursue your goals in a strategic, organized way. If your partner’s
Mars in Cancer is opposite your Moon, their coping mechanisms and fighting style is
completely different. They are probably much less organized than you when they start to
work on achieving their goal. This can be pretty frustrating to you if you have to work
together. With the opposition, the key is to find balance.

With the Mars opposite Mars synastry aspect, you have different desires and clashes
between you are frequent. It is not as bad as the Mars square Mars synastry aspect, but
this aspect also suggests that you argue a lot. If other aspects can help you understand
each other, this can work out in the long run, but you both have to make conscious effort.

If the rest of the chart is not very good, the Mars opposite Mars synastry aspect can make
it hard for you to get along well. Your egos are against each other, and no one wants to
submit. There is a lot of tension and frustration in the relationship with this opposition.

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Mars, the Planet of War in Astrology
Mars is named after the god of war in Roman mythology. This planet rules Aries in the
Zodiac, and it used to rule Scorpio before the discovery of Pluto.

Mars has a fiery, aggressive, impulsive energy. It represents the animal in us, ready to
fight. This planet has the most masculine energy and it governs young men in astrology.

Mars is the instinctive self. It gets activated when in danger or when feeling threatened. At
the same time, Mars also represents your vitality, energy, drive. It helps you achieve your
goals, go after what you want and actively pursue it. Without Mars, we would be weak and
dull. It is the animal in us, for better or for worse.

But when it gets out of control, Mars can become very dangerous. This planet also governs
physical aggression, war, fighting. In astrology, Mars is one of the malefic planets. Its
energy can be your best friend or worst enemy. If you didn’t learn to deal with Mars
properly, you can cause a lot of trouble both for yourself and for other people around you.

Hard aspects to Mars, both in the natal chart and in synastry (for example, the Mars
square Mars synastry aspect) can indicate impulsivity.

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