All about Mars in Sagittarius or in the 9th house

Like a celestial sentry, Mars readies us to fight for what we hold dear. Here’s where you feel passionate, fired up and may have a surplus of energy.

Temper alert! You may find that your fuse is shorter when it comes to this area of life. Or you may run hot and cold. You’re willing to act instinctually instead of deliberately—and sometimes things get messy as a result.

Lusty Mars is the forthright companion to seductive Venus and can bring out the “cosmic caveperson” in us all. Raw desire is directed by Mars, and that includes everything from our sex drive to our professional pursuits. Where there’s smoke there’s fire, so why not build upon that heat? Daring, energetic Mars provides exothermic momentum for our most trailblazing missions.

Natal Mars or Mars Sign

Whatever zodiac sign and house Mars was orbiting through at your time of birth determines your “natal Mars” or “Mars sign.” More specifically, this will guide you in the following ways:

Motivation: How driven you are to achieve and what lights your fire
Lust: Your passionate instincts and erotic drive
Leadership: Where you’ll readily jump in and take charge
Fight: What gets you riled up and ready to throw down; how you do battle
Initiative: How readily you’ll start a project, relationship, etc.
Raw instincts: What makes you move into action without thinking twice

Mars is one of the inner planets, along with Venus and Mercury. Because of its closer proximity to the Sun, it moves through all twelve zodiac signs in 687 days, spending an average of 6-8 weeks in each zodiac sign.

What is my Mars sign?

Use our cosmic calculator to discover what zodiac sign and house Mars was in when you were born. To accurately determine the house, you will need to know your birth time.

What if the zodiac sign and house are different?

This is common! Read both the sign and house description below. Do these interpretations pull you in two different directions? That’s not unusual. We human beings have range. Astrology is an interpretive dance, a tool which provides a fascinating layer of self-discovery. Do some “astro mixology.” Reflect on how you can work with both energies to enhance your life.

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Special positions of Mars

Retrograde

Mars turns retrograde once every two years for a span of approximately two and a half months. It’s not that unusual to be born with this planet in reverse. You may have to work harder to muscle through its lessons, but once you nail this planet’s energy, your additional effort may actually lead to a rock-solid mastery of working with Jupiter in your life.

Domicile: Aries

The planet’s home base, an easy flow if placed here in the chart

Detriment: Libra

Opposite sign of home base, may need to work harder to integrate the planet’s energy if placed here in the chart

Exalted: Capricorn

The planet’s most powerful position; indicates ease and added fortune with using the planet’s energy if placed here in the chart

Fall: Cancer

Opposite sign to the exalted position, can indicate struggles with utilizing the planet’s energy if placed here in the chart

Mars in Sagittarius or the 9th House

If you were born with Mars in Sagittarius or the 9th house, you’re passionate about exploring the world. You’re also a wisdom seeker who loves learning about high-minded spiritual and philosophical ideologies from many cultures. 

Globetrotting Sagittarius rules travel, and you’re happiest while on the road, whether you’re meandering along a cobblestone street in Rome or trekking the Incan Trail! You’re outdoorsy by nature, too. With athletic Mars in this outside-the-box place, al fresco fitness is your jam. Think: hiking, mountain climbing, bike riding and even camping.

The competitive streak of Mars in Sagittarius

Mars is competitive and you may be fierce on the court AND in the stands cheering on your favorite team! No one can hold you back or reign in your eternal optimism. You’re a “no limits soldier” with warrior Mars in Sagittarius, and the expansive 9th house placements go big, never home.

But easy does it with the gambling! This capricious cosmic energy can make you a daredevil who takes unnecessary risks with your finances AND your personal safety. Living for the moment—or even for some lofty goal—could complicate your future if you don’t take practical considerations into account. But your bounce back rate is also higher than most—lucky for you!

Mars in Sagittarius in love

In love, Mars in Sagittarius prefers a free-spirited and adventurous partner who’s also a best friend. Monogamy might not do it for you in this lifetime, so if you don’t want to remain the eternal bachelor(ette), you might find a partner who is willing to be more flexible about certain arrangements. Better to be open about your unbounded lust than to sneak around—especially since Sagittarius is the sign of candor and honesty, and the 9th house is ethically impeccable.

Even if you are the one-person type, you’ll need lots of autonomy within the relationship to develop your personal hobbies, and connect to all the fascinating humans on planet Earth.  As the sign of the bold Archer, you like someone who is a little bit of a challenge—strong-willed and able to stand up to you.

As the 9th house realm is about taking you higher, having a solid physical, emotional and spiritual connection to your partner is also a must. Your aphrodisiac: contemplating the meaning of life together while cuddling under the stars. Because of your boundless craving for thrilling experiences of Mars in Sagittarius, you might get a rush from making out in semi-public places and “almost” getting caught—or literally being observed in the act. Sagittarius rules the hips and thighs and these areas can be total erogenous zones—and quite possibly the reason why you may meet your mate on the dance floor!

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