These are the global energies of Mars in Pisces or in 12th 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 Pisces : sensitivity, gentleness, and creativity
The planet Mars is in the element of Water in this sign, so its natural fire is partially constrained and it’s less spontaneous and more focused.
This is indeed a “softer” sign for this planet to be in : Mars in Pisces people balk at direct confrontation and outright anger.
Violence is very much internalized, and these people see physical violence and aggression more as signs of weakness than of strength.
Mars in Pisces people may seem to be fairly passive to the outside observer, but in reality they are just more complex, and more “cautious”.
They feel guilty about using harsh, expeditious methods, which can make it hard for them to assert themselves, and they may frequently find themselves to be “followers” rather than instigators.
They also have a kind of inertia when they take action; their energy tends to accumulate and then gradually be used as their momentum ebbs and flows.
This is not the most active or dynamic sign for Mars to be in, and Mars in Pisces people have a tendency to wait for things to happen in life rather than establish control, take action, and go to the front line.
Their charm lies in their gentleness, empathy, and compassion, and they are often big believers in nonviolence.
They have a highly developed sense of sacrifice; they constantly put themselves into situations in which they are selfless. In fact, much of these people’s classic Martian energy has a tendency to turn against them, sometimes leading them to be victimized or self-destructive.
Mars in Pisces people are often very hesitant, not really knowing what they want and often getting lost in indecisiveness. They have trouble making decisions, and this gives them a reputation for being volatile, moody, and somewhat hotheaded : other people do not always know where they stand with them.
These people are also very intuitive and very creative, especially artistically speaking ! Their creative, imaginative side gives them an extremely important outlet which they can use to express all of their repressed energy. Deep down, Mars in Pisces people are very passionate. They have very deep, intense desires, and it’s in this context that they might express their most violent tendencies.
In terms of their libido, given the aquatic nature of Pisces, these people are more emotional, loving, and sensitive, and feel things very deeply (let’s not forget that Pisces is Venus’ exaltation; see Rulerships), so they share none of the wild impulses of people with Mars in other signs, such as Aries or Scorpio.
Mars retrograde in Pisces
Mars’ Retrograde motion in this sign has a tendency to result in one’s Martian energies being even more internalized. These people have more trouble asserting themselves, but they are more sensitive, intuitive, and creative.
Therefore, they have an even greater need to find an outlet for expressing their Martian energy; otherwise, they run the risk of developing a significant psychosomatic illness or of feeling very guilty about their behavior.
Celebrities with Mars in Pisces
Che Guevara, Marilyn Monroe, Heath Ledger, Elizabeth Taylor, Vincent van Gogh, Molière, Bob Dylan, Elton John, Anthony Hopkins, Steve McQueen, Louis-Ferdinand Céline, Annie Lennox, Johnny Cash, Rowan Atkinson, Carrie Fisher, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad…