These are the global energies of Mars in Aquarius or in 11th House that must be nuanced according to your birth chart, see the article Mars in signs; see also the article on the general interpretation of Mars.
The planet Mars is one of the attributes of the Animus in the chart, so it can indicate a Projection of it.
It informs about the man side, the action, the desire, the lover, our impulses, the libido, but also more broadly on our way of asserting ourselves, our combativeness and the latent violence which results from it, it manifests qualities in the colors of the occupied sign. See Mars in the birth chart of a woman for the specific influence of this planet on the Anima.
Mars in Aquarius : unpredictability, creativity, and audacity
In this sign, Mars is close to its exaltation, in the element of Air, and its energy is effervescent and galvanized.
Mars in Aquarius people have the hallmark of being somewhat unpredictable and fickle. They like to oppose everyone’s viewpoints, and they like both surprising others and being surprised.
They are fundamentally unconventional nonconformists, and this originality can be the mark of true creative genius and innovation, but can also lead them to be marginalized, because they “don’t want to be like everyone else”.
They are very independent and like to feel as though they are totally autonomous. They never trade away their freedom, and are often quite proud and arrogant on this front. They are true rebels : you will never be able to force them to do anything, or even simply restrict them in some way, they always find a way of escaping.
The good thing about them is that they will never bore you! Their energy and audacity makes them unique; they are always full of ideas, and they always have an opinion on everything.
They also like to share their vision of society and of humanity, as well as their ideals, and they are always open to ideas of progress, change, and reform, even though they frequently show themselves to be very stubborn when it comes to their beliefs, or even completely uncompromising, and also very certain of their own superiority.
Mars in Aquarius people have an extremely keen mind which is constantly in motion, and they may have a tendency to split their energy between many different ideas and actions. Fortunately though, they are remarkably persistent, so they are able to successfully see their projects through in the long run. Their method here can appear a bit “chaotic” to others, but it’s very effective, and in fact very efficient.
These people are very comfortable in social situations, and they possess the skill, charisma, determination, and willpower to accomplish essentially anything that they want to do.
Mars in Aquarius people assert themselves somewhat aggressively, or are even egotistical and individualistic in extreme cases; they do not ask for anyone else’s opinion. They are not looking to dominate other people or force others to do what they want, but they themselves do whatever they please !
They place too much importance in their own freedom to want to constrain the freedom of others. In addition, they generally allow people around them to express themselves in a fully unconstrained way, and they help these people to achieve their own individuality.
So give Mars in Aquarius people space to breathe if you want to get closer to them, and also be casual and use humor, since they do not like to take things too seriously.
They like relationships that allow them to stay detached, like they would be in a friendship. They may have trouble expressing affection and conveying their emotional attachment, or at least they do it in their own way, that is by letting the other person be free and exempt from any commitment.
Mars in Aquarius really gives this planet both personal and social characteristics. These people have a deep sense of equality and liberty and a desire to spread these principles throughout the entire world.
In terms of their libido, they are very active, and of course full of surprises. They are lively and have a lot of energy, but in a way that embodies air more than fire, and so they are more cerebral.
Mars retrograde in Aquarius
Mars’ Retrograde motion in this sign has a tendency to be influenced by Saturn, as Mars moves closer to Capricorn. These people are much more steadfast, and much less spread out; they are more easily able to channel their mental energy, and so are less fickle and more introverted. As a result, they may have a much closer relationship with tradition, seeking out conciliation.
They may have more trouble expressing their originality, or they might be totally eccentric and off-the-wall in certain ways, and thus more marginalized and misunderstood.
Celebrities with Mars in Aquarius
Leonardo da Vinci, Scarlett Johansson, Gerard Butler, Charles de Gaulle, Queen Elizabeth 2, Matthew McConaughey, Victor Hugo, Jane Fonda, Ayrton Senna, Charles Aznavour, Howard Hughes, Mike Brant, Richard Wagner, Julian Assange…