Mars in Aquarius: meaning, drive and desire and Mars in Aquarius dates
The Mars sign is the sign Mars was in when you were born and describes drive, desire, competitiveness, anger and attraction. Aquarius is a fixed air sign. Mars in Aquarius is traditionally read as unconventional action for a cause.
Mars next enters Aquarius on Jan 3, 2028 16:01 UTC.
How Mars in Aquarius is read
Mars in Aquarius is traditionally read as working outside established ways, for reform and for its group. It is independent and acts on conviction rather than orders; conflict tends to be about principles.
Dignity
Traditional astrology rates how comfortably each planet works in each sign (essential dignity). For Mars, Aquarius is no essential dignity (peregrine); aspects and house carry more of the reading.
In Vedic astrology (Jyotish)
Jyotish calls Aquarius Kumbha. Because it divides the zodiac by the stars (sidereal), a Western Mars at Aquarius 0° to about 24° is in Capricorn (Makara) in Jyotish. Reading both systems side by side shows different sides of the same person.
Mars in Aquarius dates, 1940-2030
When Mars entered and left Aquarius (UTC, computed astronomically). If your birth date falls inside a period, your Mars sign is Aquarius. If you were born on a changeover day, compare with your birth time or use the calculator.
1940s (5)
| Entered | Left |
|---|---|
| Apr 2, 1941 11:46 | May 16, 1941 05:06 |
| Mar 8, 1943 12:41 | Apr 17, 1943 10:24 |
| Feb 14, 1945 09:57 | Mar 25, 1945 03:43 |
| Jan 25, 1947 11:44 | Mar 4, 1947 16:46 |
| Jan 4, 1949 17:49 | Feb 11, 1949 18:04 |
1950s (5)
| Entered | Left |
|---|---|
| Dec 15, 1950 08:57 | Jan 22, 1951 13:04 |
| Nov 21, 1952 19:40 | Dec 30, 1952 21:34 |
| Oct 21, 1954 12:02 | Dec 4, 1954 07:41 |
| Apr 14, 1956 23:38 | Jun 3, 1956 07:48 |
| Mar 17, 1958 07:09 | Apr 27, 1958 02:29 |
1960s (6)
| Entered | Left |
|---|---|
| Feb 23, 1960 04:11 | Apr 2, 1960 06:23 |
| Feb 1, 1962 23:06 | Mar 12, 1962 07:58 |
| Jan 13, 1964 06:13 | Feb 20, 1964 07:32 |
| Dec 23, 1965 05:36 | Jan 30, 1966 07:01 |
| Dec 1, 1967 20:11 | Jan 9, 1968 09:48 |
| Nov 4, 1969 18:49 | Dec 15, 1969 14:22 |
1970s (5)
| Entered | Left |
|---|---|
| May 3, 1971 21:02 | Nov 6, 1971 12:30 |
| Mar 26, 1973 20:58 | May 8, 1973 04:09 |
| Mar 3, 1975 05:31 | Apr 11, 1975 19:14 |
| Feb 9, 1977 11:56 | Mar 20, 1977 02:19 |
| Jan 20, 1979 17:06 | Feb 27, 1979 20:24 |
1980s (5)
| Entered | Left |
|---|---|
| Dec 30, 1980 22:28 | Feb 6, 1981 22:47 |
| Dec 10, 1982 06:16 | Jan 17, 1983 13:09 |
| Nov 15, 1984 18:09 | Dec 25, 1984 06:38 |
| Oct 9, 1986 01:00 | Nov 26, 1986 02:36 |
| Apr 6, 1988 21:44 | May 22, 1988 07:41 |
1990s (6)
| Entered | Left |
|---|---|
| Mar 11, 1990 15:52 | Apr 20, 1990 22:07 |
| Feb 18, 1992 04:37 | Mar 28, 1992 02:04 |
| Jan 28, 1994 04:05 | Mar 7, 1994 11:01 |
| Jan 8, 1996 11:01 | Feb 15, 1996 11:49 |
| Dec 18, 1997 06:36 | Jan 25, 1998 09:26 |
| Nov 26, 1999 06:55 | Jan 4, 2000 03:00 |
2000s (5)
| Entered | Left |
|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2001 17:20 | Dec 8, 2001 21:54 |
| Apr 21, 2003 23:50 | Jun 17, 2003 02:28 |
| Mar 20, 2005 18:01 | May 1, 2005 02:57 |
| Feb 26, 2007 01:32 | Apr 6, 2007 08:49 |
| Feb 4, 2009 15:55 | Mar 15, 2009 03:20 |
2010s (6)
| Entered | Left |
|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2011 22:40 | Feb 23, 2011 01:05 |
| Dec 26, 2012 00:48 | Feb 2, 2013 01:53 |
| Dec 4, 2014 23:56 | Jan 12, 2015 10:20 |
| Nov 9, 2016 05:50 | Dec 19, 2016 09:23 |
| May 16, 2018 05:00 | Aug 13, 2018 02:07 |
| Sep 11, 2018 01:02 | Nov 15, 2018 22:20 |
2020s (6)
| Entered | Left |
|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2020 19:43 | May 13, 2020 04:18 |
| Mar 6, 2022 06:22 | Apr 15, 2022 03:04 |
| Feb 13, 2024 06:05 | Mar 22, 2024 23:47 |
| Jan 23, 2026 09:16 | Mar 2, 2026 14:15 |
| Jan 3, 2028 16:01 | Feb 10, 2028 16:31 |
| Dec 13, 2029 05:24 | Jan 20, 2030 10:26 |
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FAQ
- What does Mars in Aquarius mean?
- In Western astrology Mars in Aquarius is traditionally read as unconventional action for a cause. The Mars sign describes drive, desire, competitiveness, anger and attraction, a separate layer from the Sun and Moon signs.
- When was Mars in Aquarius?
- The table on this page lists all 49 periods Mars spent in Aquarius between 1940 and 2030, with ingress times in UTC.
- Is Aquarius a strong sign for Mars?
- By traditional dignity it is no essential dignity (peregrine); aspects and house carry more of the reading.
- Is my Vedic Mars also in Aquarius?
- Not necessarily. Jyotish uses the sidereal zodiac, now about 24° behind the tropical one. Mars at Aquarius 0° to about 24° (Western) is in Capricorn (Makara) in Jyotish.
Other Mars signs
- Mars in Ariesacts first and meets challenges head-on
- Mars in Taurusslow to start, impossible to stop
- Mars in Geminifights with words and wit
- Mars in Cancerfights to protect its own
- Mars in Leobold, proud and takes center stage
- Mars in Virgomethodical, precise and hard-working
- Mars in Libraacts through partnership and balance
- Mars in Scorpioquiet intensity and total commitment
- Mars in Sagittariuscharges toward ideals and freedom
- Mars in Capricornclimbs steadily toward long-term goals
- Mars in Aquariusunconventional action for a cause
- Mars in Piscesintuitive, adaptable and quietly strong
Aquarius in other placements
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