This post originally appeared on Little Red Tarot. Mars – the principle of anger and selfishness – is not an easy planet. In classical and predictive astrology, the war-god planet is known as the lesser malefic (i.e. the villain, Saturn’s, mini-sidekick) for its association with conflict and difficult events. Outside of astrology-land, Martian behaviors, like grabbing the last piece of cake for yourself, are often considered antisocial (especially for women); kids who display strong Martian traits, like a constant need for activity […]

Categories: Star-Crossed: Love & Relationships Column, Uncategorized, Using Astrology for Activism & Resistance • Tags: intimacy issues, Mars issues, queer astrology, the dance of anger, violence