Named for the god of war, Mars is our planet of will, energy, sexuality and action, getting it done and getting on with it, if you will.
Planetary ruler of hot-headed Aries and intense AF Scorpio, Mars also rules our blood and sense of vitality, making a clear connection between our Mars sign and how best to work to get that sacred blood pumping.
Astrologer Alexie Gigi explains, “It is natural for you to look to this planet to know the best moves for us to make in order to match our energetic frequency.”
To find your Mars sign, you’ll need your birth chart. Use a generator like this one. The symbol of Mars, shown above, resembles a circle with a phallic arrow extending from the upper right quadrant.
Once you’ve identified your Mars sign, read on to learn about the best movement practice for you.
Mars him at home in Aries and able to fully bend his power. As Gigi explains, “You guys are intense; therefore, you need high-intensity training, high-intensity interval training, cardio, weightlifting, strength training, anything that makes you feel powerful and strong.”
She says anything fast-paced that allows these hotheads to channel anger, aggression and excess energy is good for both mind and body. Boxing is a natural fit for this sign, as is anything that involves challenge and competition.
As Gigi reminds this sign, “You have to keep pushing yourself to be better.”
Gigi recommends fresh air and endurance training for those whose Mars falls in the bucolic earth sign of Taurus. She explains: “Taurus is a sign that loves grounding and connecting with nature. You really want to do exercises that emphasize endurance, strength and grounding.”
Some recommendations include walking and pilates in the park, where strength can be built and the bulls can feel free to frolic.
Gigi recommends mental stimulation, social interaction and a heavy dose of variety for those whose Mars falls in loquacious Gemini. “Good exercises for this Mars sign include circuit training and group exercise classes in a more social environment such as Zuma, kickboxing, pole vaulting or spinning.”
She notes that this Mars sign has a famously short attention span, and group dynamics keep them engaged, “Join a tennis team, join a racquetball team. You really want to focus on having fun and what lights you up.”
Another hard plug via unstable footing? Rollerblading.
Mars is in its declination in Cancer, which means the planet has difficulty expressing itself. To honor this, Gigi says to lead with gentle movements, “You don’t want to do anything high-intensity. Pilates and yoga are great for you. Working out at home is perfect for you guys.”
She recommends Tai Chi for this Mars sign as “you are able to have that fluid balance and also that gentle emotional balance that resonates perfectly with the energy of Cancer.”
She also encourages swimming, as water is a natural habitat for this sign and offers the promise of liberation.
Gigi explains that these big cats are basically big babies.
“Leo is ruled by the sun and the sun represents your inner child. So doing exercises that make your inner child happy will do you a lot of good.”
She suggests that this Mars sign taps into what they enjoyed doing as children, whether it was climbing trees or kicking a ball around.
Leo is also the sign of high drama, grand gestures and performance art, making dance and boxing beautiful avenues for self-expression through physical activity.
Gigi explains, “Virgo is a very detail-oriented, very precise, very health-conscious sign.”
She claims that fitness focusing on proper form, perfect alignment and buildable flexibility is particularly beneficial, “Pilates is perfect, hatha yoga is good.”
She suggests that Virgo Mars should monitor their fitness progress with a tracking app or device as organization is erotically satisfying for this sign.
For those with Mars in Libra, balance is the name of the game…and strife. Gigi explains: “A scale is a scale, right? You want a balanced workout split for your routine throughout the week. For example, lifting weights one day, walking 10,000 steps the next, pilates and taking different classes.”
She points out that since Libra is an air sign, there needs to be a focus on both variety and consistency, and because Libra is the sign of partnership, group workouts and couple workouts are a great fit. And in various forms, Libra is ruled by Venus, the planet of beauty and aesthetics, so those with their Mars here would do well to look good for their workouts.
Look hot while getting even hotter, people.
Mars is the ancient ruler of Scorpio and this Mars sign is characterized by intensity and an intense need for challenge.
Gigi says: “You really want to do something where you can pour your whole heart and soul into it. I want you to think about taking your revenge body, putting all your emotions into your training, something very intense, something very deep, something very transformative like Scorpio itself.”
She recommends martial arts like Jiu Jutsu, Muay Thai and Taekwondo, as well as a boxing practice where they can think about their ex while beating the st with a punching bag.
Because Scorpio rules the eighth house of sexuality, she says erotic-tinged workouts like pole vaulting and strip gymnastics are especially suited to this sign of Mars.
For those whose Mars falls in the sign of Sagittarius, Gigi says, “You want to do exercise and training that matches a sense of adventure, spontaneity and freedom.”
She recommends that those with this Mars sign sign up for Class Pass to ensure they always have access to the new and novel. Sag folk is a sign symbolized by the half-horse, half-man centaur, making horseback riding a perfect fit.
Mars is exalted in Capricorn, the sign of dedication and profits. As Gigi explains, a challenging, disciplined practice that delivers measurable results will fuel the fitness fire for this Mars sign. “Strength training will be great for you. You need to have a structured weight lifting routine or program that you’re on.”
Rock climbing is a natural fit for a sign symbolized by constant effort, keep climbing the sea goat; “It gives you the physical challenge coupled with strategic planning and overcoming obstacles.
An Aquarian Mars is oxygenated by innovation and social engagement, making one-on-one workouts and group fitness classes a wonderful fit. Gigi recommends that these people join a pickleball team or start running. The latter can be used for charitable purposes, awareness of issues, supporting causes and fundraising, which speak to the humanitarian spirit of the water carrier.
Variety is key for this Mars sign as they “tend to get bored doing just one thing”.
Pisces is synonymous with spirituality and intuition; in nature and harmony, Gigi recommends that those with this Mars placement incorporate meditation, subliminal and high vibrational frequencies into their workouts.
Exercise practices that benefit from Pisces Mars include “anything that engages the body and mind.” She recommends yin yoga, pilates and dance, especially the fluid ballet moves that reflect the limitless, connective nature of this water sign.
Gigi claims that Mars-aspect Pisces sometimes struggle to express rather than repress their anger, making martial arts a truly healing experience for them.
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