These are the global energies of Mars in Capricorn or in 10th 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 Capricorn : responsibility and strategy
Mars is in exaltation in this sign, in the element of Earth, and it can put forth the full extent of its strength while at the same time restricting its excessive, extreme side.
In this sign, Mars is extremely focused, and it’s given a structure and a framework that galvanize it. Mars in Capricorn people express Mars in a methodical, serious way, strategically, and very responsibly, and so they represent a combination of dynamism and thoughtful reflection.
Mars in Capricorn people have the most mature Animus out of anyone; they are simple, efficient people, and have tremendous sangfroid. They may appear very cold at first, or even somewhat austere, and they are generally fairly reserved, but their persistence is rock solid.
Make no mistake : Mars in Capricorn people are dominant. As a result of their charisma and dependable nature, they possess a natural ability to assert their authority. They generally have both social and collective ambitions. They are very hard workers, often performing quite well in their field of work and in their other passions, and their drive is very solid. They may also have a more mystical, contemplative side, more representative of Capricorn’s “reclusive” aspect.
These people are very focused on safety : they go to great lengths to ensure that their own environment is safe. They are very careful, and are also very protective of their close friends and family. Their anger is intense, but they are often able to make use of it and do something tangible and productive with it.
Mars in Capricorn people may also be fairly antisocial, or even misanthropic; they are not afraid of solitude, and are often quite hard on themselves and on others. They may have trouble letting themselves go, exposing their weaknesses, and expressing their feelings. They always want to maintain control over things, and are afraid of anything that could turn their world upside down. But once you get to know them better, you will realize that they are also rather intense and passionate, and may even be quite resentful if you hurt them.
Mars in Capricorn people have no love for anything that is too superficial, too abstract, or too chaotic. They like to be able to touch things and have their feet firmly on the ground, and they are fairly rational and realistic. They are very good at planning for the future, much better than people with Mars in signs that are more volatile or impulsive, and they also have a strong tendency to take on a large amount of responsibility, tasking themselves with many things and taking refuge in their work.
In terms of their libido, they are very much in control of their sexuality, so they are good at transcending this energy, which may lead them to be abstinent or have good self-control. These people are very spirited, and their intensity is long lasting. They are very good at comforting their partner : their serenity is soothing.
Mars retrograde in Capricorn
Mars’ Retrograde motion in this sign tends to make these people’s Martian energies more introverted and give them extraordinary self-control. It would be a good idea for Mars retrograde in Capricorn people to find outlets for expressing their energy.
This retrogradation can really cast a shadow over their personality, pushing them into pessimism, but it also makes them very hard-working and conscientious. On the other hand, they may be shyer, and have more trouble asserting themselves.
Celebrities with Mars in Capricorn
Albert Einstein, Brad Pitt, Lady Gaga, Marlon Brando, Björk, Gérard Depardieu, Alain Delon, Rosa Parks, Jim Carrey, Marlene Dietrich, Bob Marley, Rafael Nadal, Anna Nicole Smith, Jake Gyllenhaal, Steven Spielberg, Edgar Cayce, Usain Bolt…