Note: The power of a planet is determined by its house position, its closeness to the cusp of that house, and the number and closeness of its aspects. If there is uncertainty of the time of birth, this description may not be accurate.

Key Phrases: Go-getter; Pioneering; Sports-minded; Assertive; Loves to win, hates to lose; High sex-drive; Focused on physicality; Aries-Like

A strong Mars signifies courage and creativity in the material world - courage to take a dare, to witness pain and suffering, to face physical danger; creativity, in the sense of tearing down to make way for the building of something new.

A person with a strong Mars is usually ambitious and has so much energy they find it difficult to sit still. They need physical, muscular action on a regular basis to feel comfortable.

A strong and harmonious Mars efficiently applies tools to repair objects through creative building.  Getting the job done, is more important than it being perfect.

When coupled with a strong Mercury, Mars energies express in the coordination of mind and muscle. There is a skillful use of drafting tools, manufacturing skill, and a mechanical and structural flair. This combination also indicates an aptitude for mathematics. Most important, he needs an outlet for his abundant energy. Mars rules iron, steel, muscular activity, mechanics, war, building, manufacturing, tearing down or building up.

A powerful Mars is one of the vocational indicators in the charts of physical education instructors, business machine repairmen, physical therapists, locksmiths, missile engineers, masseurs, propulsion technicians, tool designers, welders, diamond cutters, mechanical engineers, physical therapists, athletes, sales agents, barbers, tool and die makers, electroplaters, sheet metal workers, manufacturers, butchers, surgeons, flight engineers, soldiers, physiotherapists, and stationary engineers.