Sun opposite Mars: Confrontation
By Kelli Fox, The Astrologer
The Sun at 13 degrees Pisces forms an opposition to Mars at 13 degrees Virgo at 12:10 pm PT.
This could be a difficult couple of days when we’ll have to face one obstacle after another. And there will be a lot of blame flying around; it’s all the other guy’s fault! We’ll all be a little too ready to jump into the fray instead of taking a more philosophical or communicative approach.
Confrontations are very likely at this time; even if we’re not involved in one ourselves, we might witness some sort of argument, fight or aggressive behavior. This transit brings an aggressive frame of mind and people won’t back down easily from any fight. What’s worse, many feel hypersensitive so they’ll switch into defense mode fast, taking offense at small things and turning molehills into mountains.
Forewarned is forearmed: Don’t fall prey to the lower manifestations of this energy. Do some resistance training or weight lifting, don’t pick any arguments and give the other guy a chance.
If you have the Sun opposite Mars as a natal aspect:
You’re one of those people who thrive on deadlines and competition. The more pressure there is to perform, the more you like it and the better you do. You like opponents. They give you something to push off from, something to compare yourself to and compete against.
Even in the closest relationships, you don’t mind arguing and fighting; it makes you feel alive. As difficult as it may be for your partners, for you the road to intimacy is paved with quarrels. You’re not one to fear that a relationship is over just because you’ve had an argument — far from it! You enjoy the fight, but not nearly as much as you enjoy kissing and making up. And once the fight is over, it’s over. You don’t drag through the same territory again and again.
This need for engagement and competition makes you a natural for one-on-one sports, all types of athletic events, martial arts, or any other activity where your body is as engaged as your mind. You tend to prefer things that are simple and straightforward and can’t be bothered to try to keep up with convoluted or confusing people. You know where you stand on matters and can hold your ground.
