The fiery red planet represents the intensely masculine, active, dynamic principle of life. Its effects are intensifying, accelerating, and violent. As the God of war, Mars has a reputation, along with Saturn, as a malign body of conflict with the other planets. The negative aspects of Mars include ruthlessness, destruction, and brutality. Its positive aspects are determination, willpower, courage, and passion. Mars rules the muscular system, sex organs, and blood formation.
*Symbolism*
Paracelsus tells us that Mars governs the polarity between the brain and the sexual organs.
This is the conduit for Kundalini, the serpent powers in Indian Alchemy.
Mars is associated with the alchemical process of seperation, which can be brutal and painful.
Known as the iron planet, the uses of its metal reflect the strength and aggression of Mars- swords, guns, armor, and engines.
Camael, its archangel, is a powerful protector and guide, providing courage and determination.
*Correspondances*
Principles: Force
Elements: Fire
Colors: Red
Day: Tuesday
Polarity: Yang
Zodiac Sign: Aries, Scorpio
Numbers: 5, 27
Tarot Cards: the Tower, the fives
Sephirah: Geburah (strength, severity)
Chakra: Svadhistthana (gentiles)
Metals: Iron
Alchemical Processes: Seperation
Deities: Ares, Tiu/Tyr, Bishamon, Nergal, all war gods
Archangel: Camael
Angel: Zamael
Planetary Intelligence: Nakhiel
Planetary Spirit: Bartzabel
Creatures: Horse, Fox, Ram, Robin, Scorpion, All stinging Insects other than Bees
Stones: Ruby, Garnet, Bloodstone, Carnelian
Incense: Cyprus, Aloe, Tobacco, Pine, Red Cedar
Trees: Thorn, Pine, Savin, Cyprus, Rhododendron
Healing Plants: Hawthorn, Nettle, Sarsaparilla, Vomic Nut, Basil
Body Parts: Muscular System, Red Corpuscles, Sex Organs, Gall, Astral Body
Body Functions: Body Heat, Blood Formation
Mental Functions: Engagement
Malfunctions: Fever, Inflamation, High Blood Pressure, Hemorrhage
Virtues: Courage, Determinatoin, Passion, Protection
Vices: Wrath, Impulsiveness, Ruthlessness, Brutality, Destructiveness
Keywords: Martial
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