What Mars Aries in the 1st House Says About You

Oh my!  Here’s a doozy of a placement. First of all, let me just say—if you have a Mars in Aries…LUCKY YOU!!!  I wish I had y’all’s stamina, drive, and willingness to get out there.  And 2nd, if you have it in your first house, now I’m just jealous mad!  

No, but for real this time.  Here, Mars in it’s natural home and sign. In astrology, Mars is ruled by the sign of Aries, while Mars is the planetary ruler of the first house. 

 

Mars

In your birth chart, Mars is the placement responsible for our energy: what gets us excited, how you stay motivated, how you express anger and what makes you angry, as well as your individual views on sex and how you prefer to go about doing the deed (don’t @ me I didn’t assign the meanings of planets).

Mars as a sign is often depicted with the archetype of a warrior and rules metal. Your Mars sign can also show you strategize, plan for action, and protect yourself—just like a soldier on the battlefield.

Aries

Of all the zodiac signs, Aries is the most impulsive and fast acting. It acts first and thinks later.  Aries is also very physical as well.  It’s all about immediate survival and is concerned of what has to be done here and now to get it’s most basic needs met.  

Aries can also be your biggest cheerleader and motivator as well!  If you know anyone with any Aries placement you can probably attest to this.  Having Aries energy or simply being around Aries energy makes you chase after what you want and will except no roadblocks or delays to get it.  

The 1st House

Also called the ascendant or rising sign, the 1st house of a birth chart is where our life journey first begins.  You’ve probably hear that the 1st house is how the world sees you and your first impression on people.  But I think that it runs a bit deeper than that and the first house is more important than many give it credit for.  

The sign ruler and planets that live your 1st house is the CEO of your entire birth chart.  It sets the tone for EVERYTHING about your life and the choices you make that unfolds your individual story. 

You’ve probably also been told that the 1st house is the “mask” you wear in public. Personally, I think calling it a mask is a bit of a stretch.  A mask insinuates that we’re doing something fraudulent or acting fake to conceal something.  The nature of one’s 1st house is more about someone’s first instincts.  The default behavior when we need an immediate need met.  

Our 1st house is probably the most glaringly obvious when we are in unfamiliar environments and around unfamiliar people.  Situations like these activate these survival behaviors needed to get through them.  I always like to say the first house is who the receptionist at the doctor’s office meets.  People who don’t know you at all or not very well will most likely experience the characteristics of your 1st house.

In addition, the 1st house of your chart can show how people react to you when you walk into a room or occupy a space.  It’s your personal trademark energy that shifts the vibe of every place or environment where you can be seen.  It’s the invisible instructional manual that instructs those who are capable of perceiving you in any capacity how to behave toward and around you.  

 

Mars Aries in the 1st House Natal

*Disclaimer: Please keep in mind as you read this that not everything will resonate 100%.  We all have a unique birth chart with different aspects that make us an individual with free will to exhibit a spectrum of behaviors and personality traits.  Take the information that feels true for you and leave behind the rest.

Marrying this all together, one with Mars Aries in their first house might get the medal for most stamina and drive! 

They have a very swift and visible approach to life in general.  The energy wants to do, not wait and see.  Sometimes their mere presence once they walk into a room can get those around them busy or even start arguments.  Sometimes they may not need to do anything and all and others will naturally be eager to take the initiative to go up and introduce themselves to the native! 

These folks may be very in tune with their bodies and may be prone to trusting their on initial instincts about something or someone, instead of pondering possibilities and other points of view.  They may be SUPER physically active and prioritize their fitness and good bodily health.  They can do really well in careers that require immediate action like rescue work.  Since they’re very physically active and natural motivators, they could excel in fields like professional athleticism, sports coaching, or even personal training.  If they’re on the creative side, they could even do well with performance art like improv or stand up comedy. 

You probably will never meet a shy or introverted Mars Aries 1st houser.  They might always be the one to pump up the party everywhere they go and say hello to every passersby;  thanks to their bold and strongly self assured approach to life.  These folks may probably ever rarely question or doubt themselves.  They’re born with a strong sense of self and tend to know from an early age who they are and what they want out of life.

If the Mars Aries 1st house native is evolved and well aspected in the chart (trines, sextiles, and conjunctions to the natal Venus and Jupiter) they can be an exemplary models for healthy leadership. 

They can make a superb first impression and can get others excited about the possibility of working toward a common goal with them.  They most likely will be a source of fierce protection for their loved ones.  Like the natural warriors they are, they are FEARLESS and will go to war to defend the honor of anyone close to them that is in harm’s way.  They can be very enthusiastic partners and friends.  They never shy away from wanting to see those they love succeed and be the best they can be.  They will certainly be your loudest, most vocal fan!  These folks are also quite fluent in physical touch as a love language (romantically, sexually, and platonically).  If you’re a touchaphobe and are quiet with your affections, then a Mars Aries 1st houser ain’t one of your people.  

The challenges that may come with this placement if the native is unevolved or has difficult aspects (squares, oppositions) there may be issues with hot temperedness, impulsivity, extreme selfishness, or intolerance for hesitation or indecision. 

They may be prone to starting fights or completely disregarding the needs or feelings of others.  Because they want fast action, they may rush activities or relationships instead of trusting the process or letting things unfold naturally at an appropriate pace.  They can REALLY be pushy and resort to intimidation or flat out abuse or bullying if they’re not getting what they want out of a situation or person. 

Besides learning that they can’t always have it their way and the value of accommodating others, they must also learn the importance of having an appropriate outlet.  One where they ARE allowed to act on impulse and acknowledge their natural drive to immediately respond without much thought.  Once they find a fitting channel for all this energy of speed and immediacy to go, they can start showing up with more productive stamina and determination that helps them achieve their goals, as well as get their needs met in a way that is healthy for both them and the people around them. 

Of course, there is SO much more to your character and life story if you have this placement.  Which is why I invite you to book a birth chart reading if you want more detailed, personalized insights about how Mars Aries in your 1st house plays out in your real time, human experience.