Mars in Cancer and Capricorn

Mars in Cancer or Mars in Relation to Cancer

(from Esoteric Astrology)

The Indirect Influence of Mars upon Cancer:

“Indirectly, and via the influences of the Cardinal Cross (of which Cancer is
a part)...the Cancerian subject becomes responsive to the uses of conflict
(Mars)...”etc. (EA 323)

1. Mars rules the second decanate of Cancer if Cancer is partitioned among the
members of the Fire Triplicity. Scorpio, exoterically ruled by Mars, would then
correspond to the second decanate.

Specific Expressions of Mars in Cancer

1. Mars (in Cancer) in Relation to the Dense Physical Vehicle: Mars in Cancer will
increase the strength and tenacity of the physical elemental, which seeks to
perpetuate its ‘hold’ upon the physical plane. The self-protective instincts will be
augmented. The natural defensiveness of Cancer will be stimulated by the Martian
tendency to “ward-off” danger. The energy of Mars will be enlisted to promote the
survival and perpetuation of the physical vehicle. Attachment to the life of the senses
is strong. Continuing the metaphor (and in many cases the literal fact), “blood
rushes” to the area of the stomach, bringing friction and problems to that area, and
reflecting the strong solar plexus stimulation which is inherent in this combination.
2. Mars (in Cancer) in Relation to the Etheric Vehicle: Cancer is associated more
with de-vitalization than vitalization. Mars and Cancer both have strong lunar
associations—Cancer, because it is ruled by the Moon, and Mars because it rules
the Creative Hierarchy of Lunar Lords. The etheric vehicle is solar in many ways, and
its means to absorb and radiate solar, pranic vitality. The fall of Mars in Cancer
suggests that its stimulating, vitalizing potentials are reduced by the Cancerian
‘atmosphere’ in which it must, perforce, express. Strong emotions (Mars upon the
astral plane) and strong instincts (Mars upon the dense physical plane) absorb the
vitality of the etheric plane. Mars in Cancer may well work as a devitalizing influence.
3. Mars (in Cancer) in Relation to the Astral Vehicle: With Mars in Cancer the
emotional nature is powerfully stirred, but not easily expressed. The sixth ray of
Mars, the sixth ray resonance of the astral plane, and the sixth ray of Neptune (the
principal planetary ruler in Cancer) and the solar plexus (highly activated by this
combination) all combine to increase the emotional/devotional energy. But Mars falls
in Cancer, which is an ‘atmosphere’ hardly conducive to the characteristically out-
going Martian energies. Thus, strong emotions are internalized and may well work,
reflexively, against the peace and equilibrium of the one concerned. This position
often indicates that the desire nature is in rebellion against the love and light of the
soul—which seek to flow into and condition the astral vehicle at the time of the
second initiation. Powerful attachments prevent the necessary relinquishments. The
attempt to be emotionally close to “near ones”, and yet, somehow, rebelling (Mars)
against such familiar and family ties—these characterize the individual born with
Mars in Cancer, and, thus, bring turbulence into one’s intimate life—conflict with
those who are closest. The basic attitude is one of emotional defensiveness,
 aggressively protecting one’s vulnerability against those, who, knowing one best, are
in the best position to do harm. Once reorientation occurs however, and sufficient
experience is gained upon the Fixed Cross, heights of devotion can be reached
under this influence. The now soul-infused person adheres to the role of humble
server, and fights to protect persons, places or things for which he has taken
responsibility.
4. Mars (in Cancer) in Relation to the Concrete Mind: The third and seventh rays
works through Cancer. Mars, distributing the sixth ray, is also closely affiliated with
the third and the fifth, and in any case is much associated with what might be called
the ‘sensory concreteness’ of life. Under normal circumstances, this position will
enhance the tendency to seek for material advantage. The mind will be turned to
issues of survival, or, more selflessly, towards promoting the survival of those for
whom one has taken responsibility. Desire is turned towards the lunar realm—the
“three worlds” of human development.
5. Mars (in Cancer) in Relation to the Personality as a Whole: Here the power of
the fourth elemental, the personality elemental is emphasized. The Tibetan describes
this elemental in the following way: “a dominant controlling lunar lord who is that
which we understand by the term the ‘lower personality’; he (if the personal pronoun
can be used) is the sumtotal of the physical, astral and mental elementals, and it is
this power which at present forces the ‘fiery energies’ of the body to feed the lower
three centres.” (R&I 9-10) Cancer is the fourth sign, and this elemental or lunar lord is
the fourth. Mars represents the personality as a whole. (cf. EA 186) “Mars rules not only
the physical body but the entire form vehicle, which we call the personality in the
three worlds.” (EA 210) We understand that the personality is, initially, a rebel against
the directives of the soul. Mars is that rebel, and a forcing agent—forcefully driving
the fiery energies downward. Mars in Leo will have a similar and even more
dominating effect. This “dominant controlling lunar lord”, seeks its own material
survival, and selfishly pursues this end. Mars governs the “selfish faculties”. (EA 646)
The soul has a significant opponent in this combination. Later, however, Mars falls
away from its lower tendencies and expresses through courageous devotion to the
“near and dear”, rather than through the offensive disturbance of intimates and of
intimate situation.
6. Mars (in Cancer) in Relation to Glamor: The glamors associated with Mars in
Cancer are related to strong desires for physical/emotional closeness, for familial
intimacy. These tendencies limit one’s own freedom and, definitely, the freedom of
others. It is if this combination tries to force (Mars) other, to be close (Cancer).
Glamors centering upon the fear (Cancer) and hostility (Mars) which cause
separation and isolation are also possible.

7. Mars (in Cancer) in Relation to Mars (in Cancer) instinctual Life: With Mars in
Cancer we have the arousal of the instinctual nature, rather than its transformation.
The ancient desires of the past are stirred, but, at first, nothing is done to change
them. Lower lunar tendency rules.
8. Mars (in Cancer) in Relation to Necessary Transmutations: Transmutations
require moving from strong instinctual tendencies (for Mars, Cancer and the ruling
Moon are all strongly instinctual) into a more progressive and solar attitude. Mars in
Cancer has much resonance with the previous solar system and the previous chain.
The adherence stimulated is so often for the past and for the lunar word, the matter
 of which originated in a planet and system other than our own. The binding power of
desire must be released, and then there can be vibratory elevation and progress.
9. Mars (in Cancer) in Relation to Sex: This combination is closely related to
generation and birth (physical incarnation as a birth which is re-birth), rather than re-
generation and psycho-spiritual rebirth. The urge to reproduce will be strong. There
may be tendencies to jealousy, due to insecurities and the powerful need for intimate
attachment. Under this influence, once can easily become bound to sex as a deeply
psychological need to overcome the fear which arises from an inherent sense of
isolation and helplessness. The emotional life and the sexual life are intimately
connected, which is much less the case when Mars is found in Gemini. Later, as
evolution proceeds, Mars in Cancer may lead to the retention of sexual energy (just
as in Taurus) for the sake of personality transformation.
10. Mars (in Cancer) in Relation to the Management and Expenditure of Energy:
There will be an inherent urge towards economy—a desire not to let energy escape.
Cancer is inherently retentive, conservative, and, under the third and seventh rays,
economical. Of course, energy may be wasted in well-concealed, turbulent, and
engrossing emotional states, but this is not the same thing as the scattering of
energy. The question arises: “can the Martian energy be used constructively within
the Cancerian ‘atmosphere’?” Cancer, eventually, must “build a lighted house”. The
energy of Mars can be carefully employed to that end, once excessive emotional
susceptibility is overcome.
11. Mars (in Cancer) in Relation to Courage: This is, initially, not the most
courageous placement, as the power of Mars is somewhat veiled and is certainly
contained. If, however, there arises a question of defending loved ones, then great
and unusual courage will be displayed. The tendency to self-sacrifice built into the
maternal instinct, combines with the inherent bravery of Mars to produce a
formidable force which can overcome an enemy apparently many times stronger. In
this respect, it would be interesting to consider the relation of the Pleiades (the
“nurses of the God of War”) to Mars (“the commander of the celestial armies”). Mars
is involved with the “death of the personality or form” (EA 187) In this way, irresistible
instinct helps to establish the preeminence of self-sacrificial soul-values, and the
third aspect of divinity is rapidly translated into the second.
12. Mars (in Cancer) in Relation to Aspiration: Cancer represents the “place of
refuge”. Mars ignites the purposeful fire to reach the goal. Upon the Mutable Cross,
there may be the longing for “heaven” or “haven”—safe refuge. This would carry the
energies of this combination, apparently, ‘upwards’ towards the devachanic worlds.

For a long time, however, Mars in Cancer directs the energy of desire towards the
three lower worlds. When selfless devotion arises, then there also arises the selfless
aspiration to provide for the welfare of the “near and dear”. These “near and dear”
eventually become Humanity as a whole. This is a more selfless aspiration than the
longing for a transcendental place of personal/psychological safety
13. Mars (in Cancer) in Relation to Idealism: The highest idealism in Cancer
concerns the nature of Divine Providence—God as the Caring Mother. At first, the
human being with this placement may hold the ideal of safety and happiness for his
intimates, but eventually, this protective urge is expanded into the ideal of providing
for all of humanity. Examples of this can be seen in the Hunger Project, and other
global initiatives designed to meet the survival-needs of masses of human beings.
 Mars in Cancer, when expanded into selflessness, can indicate a militantly
providential idealism.
14. Mars (in Cancer) in Relation to Life’s Battlefield and the Readiness and
Willingness to Fight: As stated above, there is no readiness to fight, unless
questions of self-defense and protection of “near and dear” ones arise. Then, Mars
in Cancer can overcome its usual inability to express aggression, and become, for
the sake of safety, security and survival—aggressive and incorporative (of others—
their property and their persons). Under such conditions, the fight is to the finish—
selfishly when mere self-defense is the motive, and selflessly when the protection of
loved ones is the issue.
15. Mars (in Cancer) in Relation to the Nature of Personality Rebellion against the
Soul: Cancer always seeks to provide for a home, a place of refuge from
antagonistic forces. At first, that place is conceives as upon the earth, and the
solution to the inherent human insecurity will be a material solution. The rebellion
against the soul arises as one seeks to provide, on earth, for his own survival and
the survival of those immediately related to him. The higher soul values seem, then,
to have nothing to do with this urgent task. The man values those things related to
the third aspect which will give him the protection he wants and thinks he needs. He
gives himself to ‘selfish work in the lower worlds’, and does not care for the higher
worlds, or higher ‘homes’. His desires turn towards protecting the form from the
infusion of the higher Light which would inevitably demand sacrifice in relation to his
material situation. This is another way of viewing the defensiveness of Mars in
Cancer—the materially-inclined form defending itself against the soul—an interesting
type of ‘rebellion’.
16. Mars (in Cancer) in Relation to Personality Cooperation with the Soul: All this
changes over time, and, his view of the meaning of security matures. Eventually, he
can say, with Master M—”as if a pile of sticks could make a home”. He comes to
realize that the real issue of safety and survival concern the safety and survival of
himself (and his intimate others) as souls. He reorients his vision and seeks refuge
‘above’—at first in ‘heaven’ (whatever that means to him), and then, still later, as a
disciple within the inner Ashram.

Cancer (like Pisces) is a sign of humility and abasement. The Solar Angel humbled
itself to serve, and descending into the realms where the laws of the first solar
system held sway. There the Angel labored, and set His ‘little man’, his projected
personality, to do the same. The redemptive task, however, is inevitably forgotten
until much later in the evolutionary process. When the time of personality
cooperation with the soul arrives, the human soul now seeks to provide a place of
safety and haven for the higher energies, the soul energies, the Solar Angelic
energies, as they seek to manifest within the lowest worlds. Mars in Cancer then
gives its full devotion and ardor to building the “Lighted House” which is meant to
embody the descending Light and Love.

A Few Miscellaneous Meanings of Mars in Cancer

1. A tenacious physical body.

2. Blood rushes to solar plexus
 3. Weakening, devitalizing etheric body through astral influence. The astral body is
directly connected to the physical body. Loss of vitality because of emotionalism
4. The power of great devotion, especially to one’s blood family and (later in the
evolutionary process) those who are considered to be an extended family.
5. Later—lots of devotion
6. Patriotism: fighting for the “Motherland”; ability to defend; sentinel
7. Hunger project; fighting for the nurturance and protection of humanity.
8. Courage in the help of one’s family. Courageous devotion to family, and to near
and dear.
9. Struggle for survival; survival of the fittest.
10. Fourth elemental—the personality, the dominant controlling lunar lord ruled
generically by the number four will be empowered in this fourth sign. Feeding
lower personality with solar plexus energy. The lunar lords poised to triumph over
the Solar Lord.
11. Dangerous if threatened—the “Mother Bear” in defense of her cubs.
12. Disturbances and fights in one’s family life.
13. Abuse within the home
14. Strong fears and hostility—family life not peaceful
15. Defensiveness
16. Constant irritation
17. Arousal of instinctual nature; unconscious insecurities.
18. Psychological projections on ‘them’; xenophobia
19. Jealousy based upon insecurity.
20. Aggressiveness, in defense of loved ones.

Mars in Capricorn or Mars in Relation to Capricorn

(from Esoteric Astrology)

Mars Exalted in Capricorn:

“Mars is exalted in Capricorn....Mars is the God of War, the Producer of
conflicts, and in this earthly sign Mars triumphs in the early stages of the
evolution of the fourth Creative Hierarchy and in the life history of the
undeveloped and average man. Materialism, the fight for the satisfaction of
personal ambitions, and the conflict with higher spiritual tendencies goes
steadily forward, and this most material of all the signs is the battle-ground
of the old established order and habits and the new and higher inclinations
and tendencies.” (EA 170)

Specific Expressions of Mars in Capricorn

1. Mars (in Capricorn) in Relation to the Dense Physical Vehicle: All things being
equal (and, of course, depending upon other important indications) Mars in Capricorn
will harden or toughen the dense physical form, strengthening its endurance and
durability. One thinks of the rigors of mountain climbing, the physical strength
 needed to counteract gravity. This combination gives the capacity to strain upwards
in the fulfillment of difficult physical tasks (and, naturally, there will be psychological
correspondences). Mars, in a way, strengthens whatever it touches, but threatens,
too. For instance, Mars/Saturn aspects can threaten bones (Saturn) with breaks
(Mars), this may be said, too, of Mars in Saturn’s sign, Capricorn. In any case, Mars
in Capricorn can be expected to add density to the already dense physical nature,
helping it resist environmental impacts, and concentrating physical strength for the
performance of difficult tasks.
2. Mars (in Capricorn) in Relation to the Etheric Vehicle: This position can be
expected to concentrate etheric flows in those areas of the etheric body where great
effort must be expended. The etheric body is strengthened and its powers of
sustainment increased. The etheric body operates generically under the seventh ray,
and Capricorn is a major seventh ray conduit. We can expect concentrated, highly
motivated, organized effort impulsed through the etheric body when this combination
is focal in the chart of an individual.
3. Mars (in Capricorn) in Relation to the Astral Vehicle: In the early days of
evolution, Mars in Capricorn will harden desires, making them relentless, difficult to
deter. For that matter, Mars in Capricorn may well contribute to the hardening of the
entire astral body, rendering it determined but insensitive to the impact of its desires
upon other persons, places or things. Thus arises cold-blooded desire. (Mars in the
opposite sign , Cancer, because it activates the sensitive, feeling nature, is not so
cold-blooded).

Mars is the planet of war and aggression, and unregenerate Capricorn produces
people who are, in the words of the Tibetan (EA 169) “hard, materialistic, cruel, proud,
selfishly ambitious and egoistic.” An aspect of will will enter the astral body, fortifying
the strength that desire gives to intention. To one disciple with a first ray astral body,
the Tibetan says the following:
“Like a few others in my group, your astral body is not found upon the usual rays. These are normally either the sixth
or the second, but you have a first ray astral body and the focus of your personality power is found in your emotional
nature. This is a residue of a sixth ray personality in your last incarnation, which was one of great potency and
wilfully actuated by what I might call the will aspect of devotion.” (DINA I 566)

From this citation, we see the power of will entering the astral body. Mars (co-ruler of
the astral plane) with is very probable first ray component (cf. TCF 1179), and Capricorn
with its definite first ray component, will add to some degree the presence of the will
aspect in the astral nature, and may bring about emotional ‘forcing’ and imposition.

When desires are still low and materialistic, their degree of crystallization can present
a difficult problem to the soul who seeks to break the crystallizations and redirect
desire into aspiration. Later, at a higher point of evolution, Mars in Capricorn will
strengthen and fortify the aspirational nature, still promoting an undeterred fixity of
desire but, this time, oriented towards spiritual heights which the human soul in
incarnation is determined to attain.
4. Mars (in Capricorn) in Relation to the Concrete Mind: Capricorn is concrete and
Mars definitely is a force contributing to the concrete aspects of the mind. This
combination will give an executive practicality to the lower mind, helping it deal
effectively with various challenges within the three worlds. The mind is rendered task
and achievement oriented. There is a pronounced power to plan what must be done,
and the mental strength to stay with mentally formulated intentions for the duration of
 their execution. The scientific capacities of the mind, depending upon clear and
realistic observation of sensory reality, are also strengthened. Mars in Capricorn
makes the mind the ally of the personality will and later of the spiritual will, as that will
seeks to be practically effective in the three lower worlds.
5. Mars (in Capricorn) in Relation to the Personality as a Whole: Mars rules the
entire personality in terms of the direction it chooses, prompted by selfishness, for
“Mars governs the selfish faculties” (EA 646) The personality is, by definition, ‘self-ish’,
until the time of reorientation comes (through the reversal of the wheel). Capricorn,
too, symbolizes the personality (as a definite egoistic structure).

During these pre-spiritual days upon the Mutable Cross, Mars in Capricorn drives the
personality forward in the fulfillment of its ambitions which are largely materialistic
ambitions, directed to satisfactions within the three lower worlds. The personality
becomes strong, definite, and (upon the later Mutable Cross) strongly directed
towards self-chosen goals. Mars in Capricorn is ever ready to “fight its way to the
top”. But what is that “top”? For most of the human evolutionary period, the “top”
simply represents a “peak of achievement” which is strictly personal. Later, Mars in
Capricorn, helps the personality “fight its way to the top” of the Mountain of Initiation.
6. Mars (in Capricorn) in Relation to Glamor and Necessary Transmutations and
Transformations: Personality glamors (illusions and ‘mayas’) may well relate to
materialism and the hardened pursuit of low desire. This combination can become so
worldly, that “the World, the Flesh and the Devil” are every-day companions. In the
early days, dense, unconscionable materiality conditions the consciousness, and
higher values are thought to be unreal and unworthy of consideration.

Clearly, a ‘de-materialization’ (hence, spiritualization) of values is required. There are

dense and set habit patterns (responsive to materialistic desire) which have to be
broken or dissolved and then elevated, for Mars in Capricorn can be a coarsening
influence. The density of early Capricorn pulls desire down; this weighted condition
must be lightened. Something of the higher nature must “get through” to such a
hardened person, breaking the desirous preoccupation with worldliness.
7. Mars (in Capricorn) in Relation to Sex: For the advanced man, Mars in Capricorn
can represent discipline. Mars represents (among other things) sexual energy, and
Capricorn brings in the ‘cold’ of discipline and impersonality. But, for the normal
person upon the Mutable Cross, it is not so, and Capricorn can strengthen the
materialism of sexual desire, physicalizing it entirely. In the worst case, there will be
satyriasis—the obsessive (heartless and evil) sexual behavior of the mythical satyr.
Of course, such exaggerations are not the norm, but Mars in Capricorn is powerful,
and always needs careful handling regardless of the area in which it focuses. No
heart-line rays come through Capricorn (constellationally) and Mars is found upon
the sixth ray (which is advised to “love more your fellowmen”). Will sex, cynically, be
considered simply a material appetite, or will it be connected to the love energy? This
is a question to be solved by those who possess this initially materialistic
combination.
8. Mars (in Capricorn) in Relation to the Management and Expenditure of Energy:
Capricorn (like Cancer) is closely related to the Law of Economy (which expresses
through the third and seventh rays). Capricorn inclines towards a hatred of waste
and mismanagement. Energetic Mars, exalted in Capricorn, is purposefully directed
in this sign—whether for good or ill. If there is waste of energy, it will not be
 unconscious, but in relation to the definitely conscious pursuit of those objectives
which have no lasting value. As evolution proceeds, desires are redirected, and there
develops a tremendously economical use of energies and forces for the sake of the
realization of soul objectives within the personality.
9. Mars (in Capricorn) in Relation to Courage: Indeed, there is courage, but it will
not be foolhardy—as one might expect with Mars in Aries or Sagittarius. Capricorn
adds calculation to the Martian tendency to confront; such an individual, therefore,
will take calculated risks. Mars in Capricorn is determined to win, and will do
whatever is necessary to ensure victory. When the enemy is truly dangerous, exalted
Mars in Capricorn can face that enemy more effectively than Mars in any other sign.
This is also true when that enemy is the entire “Dweller on the Threshold” who blocks
the “portal of initiation” and must be challenged.
10. Mars (in Capricorn) in Relation to Aspiration: At first there may be no aspiration
at all—at least not for higher things, because of the dense materialism of Mars in
Capricorn. But Capricorn also rules the overcoming of materialism, and this requires
a powerful aspiration, for aspiration elevates the entire system, and there is no sign
more elevating than Capricorn.
11. Mars (in Capricorn) in Relation to Idealism: From the perspective of the
personality, what could be a more ideal state than the “light supernal” towards which
Capricorn ever strives and which it is destined to achieve. The goal is the highest
possible, but the means to achieve it are ever practical and mindful of the material
world. Mars in Capricorn contributes towards the appearance of the practical idealist
(or practical mystic), and is not interested in lofty but unachievable possibilities. This
realistic idealism is far more than a dream, and leads to sound results.
12. Mars (in Capricorn) in Relation Life’s Battlefield and to the Readiness and
Willingness to Fight: Capricorn leads the fight “with the forces native to the
underworld” (EA 159), and Mars is the planet of the warrior. In early days, Mars in
Capricorn is the aggressive fight to fulfill personal desire (most often, materialistic
desire). Hardened and determined, it fights for the “things of this world”. Upon the
Fixed Cross, Mars in Capricorn fights not because it wants to fight, but because it is
necessary to fight if purpose is to be fulfilled. Will takes the place of desire. The
Tibetan told His disciples, “see that you battle” (DINA I 101); there is no way to be the
“triumphant disciple” and , later, the initiate, without “fighting the good fight”. Under
Mars in Capricorn this fight will inevitably be fought—skillfully fought with focussed
will and endurance.

In Scorpio, the battle was with the individual heads of the Hydra and, to a degree,
with the Hydra as a whole. But the battle does not end in Scorpio, for in Capricorn
the entire personality (in its guise of “Dweller on the Threshold”—of initiation) must
be faced and conquered. Mars in Scorpio is powerful and ‘lethal for the right’; Mars in
Capricorn is masterful. The energetic forces, which triumph in Scorpio freed from
vitiating vice, must be utilized to create powerful virtues in service to the soul. Can
the energy liberated in Scorpio be used with great skill and power—masterfully? This
is the challenge of Mars in Capricorn—to do the good as well as it can be done. The
battlefield concerns the mastery of liberated forces for the sake of the good.
13. Mars (in Capricorn) in Relation to the Nature of Personality Rebellion against
the Soul: The ancient power structure (long entrenched) and representing the power
of the third aspect of divinity, stands opposed to the love which seeks to penetrate
from soul realms. Mars in Capricorn can contribute to the willful refusal to recognize
 or follow those higher influences. The man wants what “the World, the Flesh and the
Devil” can offer, and does not value the “treasures in Heaven” offered by the soul.
We have learned that the personality elemental drives energy into the lower centers,
feeding them, strengthening them, and thus, strengthening the lower human energy
system in its resistance to soul impression (cf. R&I 100-101). In many ways, Mars is that
elemental life or, at least, its forcing nature. With Mars in Capricorn, the power of the
dominant lunar elemental to keep the energies down is greatly strengthened. The
soul has a hardened opponent.

There can also be difficulties with this position after the reversal of the wheel, for in
the interim period before real spiritual achievement, there may be a powerful spiritual
ambition. The goal is in sight, but the personality is not transmuted and transformed,
and appropriates to itself the prerogatives of the soul. Pride enters in, and an
unwillingness to see true status, what has yet to be achieved within the personality
before it is ready to enter the fifth kingdom. In the stage of spiritual ambition,
identification is still as a personality, and the achievement sought is still personality
achievement (however well disguised as soul achievement).
14. Mars (in Capricorn) in Relation to Personality Cooperation with the Soul:
Energy used for evil can be used for good. The reversal of the wheel means the
reversal of the Martian forces of desire, transforming desire into aspiration. The Solar
Angels are ruled by Capricorn. They are, literally, the triumphant “Sun-gods”,
“returning nirvanis” (EP II 92) determined to master the personality which they project in
their efforts to assist the human Monads. They utilize the Capricorn force to initiate
the human unit under their supervision. When that human unit can also utilize the
Capricorn force—purified and reoriented—then a powerful team is created, and the
will of the Solar Angel can be powerfully brought into manifestation. When Mars in
Capricorn helps the personality to know what its Angel seeks to accomplish, true and
lasting spiritual achievement is at hand.
15. Upwardly mobile.
16. Egoistic desire.

A Few Miscellaneous Meanings of Mars in Capricorn

1. Courage under the most difficult circumstances

2. The struggles of the one who would be initiate
3. Extreme endurance
4. The subduing of the lunar nature
5. Zeal for detachment
6. Fighting to “get to the top”; the mountain climber
7. Doing anything to that the intended summit may be reached
8. A refusal to see the non-material light, and desire solely within the materialistic
realm.
9. Hardness and cruelty
10. Repulsion of all human sympathy
11. The lower part of Makara, connected with the “Beast” and the inverted
pentagram