Mars in Sagittarius

Mars in the mutable, fire sign of Sagittarius imparts strong religious and philosophic convictions and your inner strength is based on these. You can be a crusader for the causes you espouse. You often embrace new ideas without thorough investigation beforehand and therefore you may arouse resentment by trying to convert others to your own dogmatic beliefs. You have a relatively strong sense of patriotism and are fond of parades, military reviews and military music. You tend to act out of idealistic motives and seek to improve the social order in which you live (e.g., a boy/girl scout leader). There is a strong love of sports and outdoor games. You tend to enjoy the adventure and excitement of distant places and travel. You seek to be a leader in the field of law, religion, philosophy and higher education, however you follow a traditional, orthodox route. The desire for adventure in the attainment of far-reaching goals can cause you to scatter your energy and overlook the things that need attention in your immediate environment. Because of you are gallant, extravagant and scintillating, your cheerful presence is welcome at any social gathering. You operate with great bursts of energy but have little endurance. Sexually, you are expansive and exploratory. Negative there may be caustic speech, a lack of diplomacy in expressing opinions, inability to appreciate the opinions of others, quarrelsomeness and a desire for unrestricted freedom at all costs. In some cases there is a tendency to identify with institutions that have acquired power, which can lead to the self-righteous attitude that "might is right." When carried too far this is expressed as political, philosophic or religious fanaticism, which destroys justice. Positive: you are direct and open in your attitudes and actions. You have a sense of fair play in sports and other competitions. You'll fight ferociously but usually consider underhanded tactics beneath your dignity. However, you tend to interrupt the rules of the game to your own advantage.