The energies of the Sun and Mars are quite similar to one another, which tends to work in your favor whenever this conjunction shows up in your chart.
Meaning of the Conjunction
- You may have a brave father figure, perhaps engaged in a service such as the police or the military.
- A strong will often lets you make bold decisions that end up working in your favor.
- An audacious streak can draw you into high-risk situations.
- A courageous manner tends to help you stand up for what you believe is right.
- A timid childhood is possible, one where joining groups or simply having fun did not come easily.
- A competitive nature often pushes you to take part in contests, aiming to come out on top.
- You may carry a warrior-like readiness that prepares you to face difficult situations head-on.
- You tend to be law-abiding, keeping yourself in the good graces of authority.
- A career as a senior government official is possible, bringing several real benefits along with it.
- A confident manner usually helps you face life's problems with relative ease.
- A strong ego can make it hard for you to admit mistakes, leading you to see yourself as superior.
- A political career could suit you well, letting you make important decisions on behalf of others.
Who Wins the Conjunction
The Sun and Mars tend to strike a balance here, so neither is typically considered the outright ruler of this conjunction. Depending on the sign they occupy, however, one may still prove somewhat stronger than the other.
Dignity and Strength
- Aries, Sagittarius, Pisces and Leo - the Sun and Mars work in near-perfect harmony here, producing good results.
- Scorpio - Mars tends to prove stronger, since this is its own sign.
- Capricorn - Mars again proves stronger, being exalted here, while the Sun acts as something of an enemy.
- Cancer - the Sun tends to prove stronger, as Mars is debilitated, though the two remain on friendly terms.
- Taurus and Libra - Mars tends to prove stronger, since the Sun is both inimical and debilitated here.
- Gemini and Virgo - the Sun and Mars can still produce good results even while acting as enemies.
- Aquarius - results here tend to lean negative, given the inimical relationship between the two.
In the Sun-Mars conjunction overall, results tend to be mostly beneficial, since these two planets largely share a good relationship.