Meeting Mars
The Hero’s Journey…
Who is Mars in your version of the Hero’s Journey?
You will probably encounter his many various forms mirroring back to you the hero within yourself x
Who is Mars?
The Warrior, The Dancer, The Athlete, The Fighter
The Emperor, The King, The Father
The Tyrant and the dragon who destroys cities
Action, Anger, Frustration, Rage, Impulse, Creation
The Hero(ine) within
Every great story ever told involves Mars.
Mars rules Aries (cardinal fire) and in ancient astrology he also rules Scorpio. Think Scorpion’s tail.
Body Systems:
Head, Face (especially forehead), Nose, Mouth, and Eyes
The Brain, Muscular system, Teeth (with Saturn + Taurus), especially upper jaw
The Blood
06.09 Adams class
The Mars work….
“If you want to see the brave, look to those who can return love for hatred. If you want to see heroic, look to those who can forgive”
Ingredients to working with Mars:
Crystals representing Mars: ruby, hematite, crocoite
Mars ruled plants: nettle, rose, ashwaganda, ginger, turmeric, milk thistle (detoxifying for blood), wormwood.
Anything that is dangerous, can hurt you (e.g. nettles) or poison you (Scorpio)
Element: iron