Mars in Leo in the Tenth House

The placement of Mars in Leo indicates that you have a need to express yourself and be creative in and through your actions. This often manifests as your wanting your actions to be noticed or as a desire for attention, generally. Much of the behavior and many of the personality characteristics associated with Mars in Leo are a result of your proclivity to take action that will place you in the spotlight and strengthen your self-esteem and personality.

The placement of Mars in Leo is generally harmonious. This is symbolized by the natural trine between Leo and Mars-ruled Aries. Leo is the Fixed Fire sign.  The fixed fire of Leo symbolically energizes and gives strength to the active Mars principle. The Mars energy is unhindered, with the only danger being that it becomes too powerful and dominant.

Mars also symbolizes the animus in the psyche. Thus, if you are male with Mars in Leo, you are likely to model your masculinity in order to incorporate characteristics typically associated with Leo, which is a sign, which is generally associated with a masculine energy. If you are female, you are likely to be attracted to someone who projects or embodies Leo-associated traits.

Insecurities

With Mars in Leo, being insecure in your selfhood, you need attention in order to validate your reality. Your ego subconsciously knows that it is not real, but if it is receiving attention, it can persist in the illusion of its reality. You are, therefore, obsessed with the need for recognition and attention. You never feel that you are getting enough attention for yourself. Having Mars in Leo, you continually attempt to monopolize the stage of life and call attention to yourself through outrageous, and even obnoxious, behavior. Alternatively, you may feel that all eyes are on you and you become timid about self-expression and assertive action lest your imperfect performance bring embarrassment or, worse, the dark secrets of your self are laid bare for all to see. Or, worse than that, you may perform and no one notices.

Mars in the 10th House:

Mars in the 10th House is a strong placement for Mars. The active energy that it symbolizes is given focus and purpose through your pursuit of defined goals. The active energy finds expression and fulfillment in accomplishment. Having Mars in the 10th House, desire for successful outcomes is generally able to motivate you to take those steps that are necessary in order for those outcomes to be achieved. For the most part, the actions taken by you tend to be practical and directed toward some aim.

As an individual with Mars in the 10th House, it is often the case that your activities are focused through your career. The idea of career provides you with a framework for obtaining and structuring goals and for measuring success and accomplishment. You can see the tangible results of your actions. Your desires can be focused and harnessed toward the pursuit of career-related goals.

Having Mars in the 10th House, your focus on success as an outcome of action is likely to improve your chances of success. Your actions are likely to be more forceful and better planned to achieve your goals. This focus on success can also increase your stress level, however. You may feel that every action taken must be successful. Psychologically and emotionally, it may be difficult for you to allow yourself to fail. With Mars in the 10th House, Your drive may be seen by others as aggressiveness and competency. You may be seen as an individual of practical action and someone who is results-oriented. You are likely to want to see the results of your actions manifested in some concrete form. You may enjoy building things, either literally or figuratively.

With Mars in the 10th House, your tendency to work towards a goal often equates to a desire and ability to plan and then to execute by following the plan step-by-step. You may, therefore, appear somewhat cautious and conservative in your approach, wishing to be assured of success before taking action. However, you may are also be capable of impulsive action if you see an opportunity to reach a goal or achieve a successful outcome.

Insecurities

Having Mars in the 10th House, if you are inwardly insecure, you will undoubtedly feel that you lack the competency to act successfully. However, you feel that you must do so; it is expected of you. You may totally stress out, constantly fearful of failure and gaining no enjoyment through your endeavors. You may look successful to others, but behind your drive is fear and a feeling of inadequacy. You may push yourself and push others to succeed, but this is only so that you will not have to face your own inner failures; it is only to convince yourself of your success.

Alternatively, with Mars in the 10th House, you may be unwilling to make those sacrifices that are necessary in order to obtain status and outward success. You may view the challenge as so daunting, particularly if you have been given a strong super-ego expectation to act and succeed, that you give up and do nothing. Or, you may continually sabotage your own efforts so that failure results.

With Mars in the 10th House, you may reject the goals of the super-ego, but not out of any insight or higher motivation. You may simply wish to pursue your own desires and, so, you define your success in terms of satiating your desires. This should not be confused with finding your own direction and pursuing it, which is a mark of true success.

Focus of Desires

Having Mars in the 10th House, the thing that you desire the most is success and recognition of your success. The prospect of successfully achieving your goal and of being rewarded for this is usually what will motivate you. Resulting from this fundamental desire may be a desire for competency, a desire to undertake projects and a desire to see results. With Mars in the 10th House, you may also have very practical desires – desires that can actually be achieved. You will often frame your desires in concrete terms, sometimes establishing benchmarks or timetables for their achievement. Your desire can also be directed toward your career and achieving a successful career outcome.

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Article referenced from:

• Gargatholil, Depth Astrology: An Astrological Handbook – Volume 2: Planets in Signs

• Gargatholil, Depth Astrology: An Astrological Handbook – Volume 3: Planets in Houses

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