These are the global energies of Mars in Leo or in 5th 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 Leo : strong willpower, creativity, and passion
This is a strong position for Mars to be in, as it sits squarely in its element, Fire, and so the planet radiates its dynamic energies naturally and spontaneously.
This is an excellent sign for Mars, this planet that accentuates initiative, so Mars in Leo people are frequently overflowing with a highly stimulated sense of creativity ! They always feel the need to get invested in something, to create something, and to give things meaning.
They often think first with their heart. They involve their ego in all of their creations and like to feel proud of their work.
Mars in Leo people are truly very charismatic, radiant, vivacious, and vigorous; they are passionate, and they move from desire to desire, with a large focus on love. They have an “élan vital” which makes them energetic and impetuous and gives them fierce willpower and determination, as well as unyielding doggedness. Mars in Leo grants people leadership abilities and gives rise to just, well-liked leaders.
Indeed, these people are often very brave when faced with adversity : they confront challenges, take risks with care, and face their problems, and as a result they generally have excellent endurance in the face of any hardship.
Feeling secure is very important to them. They know how to be very rational and thorough, and much more measured than Mars in Aries people, for example, who are quite impulsive.
Mars in Leo people are often very ambitious. They seek out ways to dominate others, like to assert themselves in social contexts, and try to command respect by being firm. To that end, their charisma and magnetism allow them to be naturally authoritative, and their wishes—often benevolent—are listened to. Their words have weight, and it’s difficult to resist against their powers of persuasion.
Idealistic, they often have very deep-seated ideas about every subject, and you will have a hard time getting them to change their mind ! It’s not that they are “obtuse”, but they are stubborn and do not like recognizing when they are wrong, and on top of that, well, they do like confrontation ! 🙂
Their libido is heightened, and they emanate considerable sexual potency, whether they are a man or a woman, for that matter, though the latter often have a firm understanding of what they want. There is a volcano sleeping inside of them, and it does not take much to awaken it, as this big, passionate heart is simply part of them.
They are very possessive, and the only things that they will always ask you for are faithfulness and loyalty. If you betray them, I highly doubt that they will give you a second chance. Similarly, never humiliate them in a public setting, as to them this is the worst possible affront, and would be permanently unforgivable.
To seduce a Mars in Leo person, be direct, frank, honest, loyal, generous, and open, and if you can flatter them go right ahead ! They love seeing their partners looking at them admiringly, and feeling like they are a cut above the rest, as they say.
Mars retrograde in Leo
Mars’ Retrograde motion has a tendency to reinforce these people’s responsible, rational side. It can cause them to be more hesitant, less spontaneous and outgoing, and more introverted.
Because their passion is more clandestine, these people have remarkable sangfroid. Their energy is not any less present, but it’s more contained, which doubtlessly makes them more efficient in certain parts of their lives.
Celebrities with Mars in Leo
Monica Bellucci, George Clooney, Robert Redford, Brigitte Bardot, Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, Edith Piaf, Amy Winehouse, James Dean, Michael Jordan, Leonard Cohen, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Michael J. Fox, Quentin Tarantino, Adam Sandler, Heinrich Himmler, René Magritte…