Do you have Mars Out of Bounds

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If the declination of Mars in a chart is greater than 23º27’ North or South, then Mars is said to be out of bounds. Declination degrees describe a planet’s position in relation to the Earth’s equator, which varies by season based on the Earth’s axial tilt. Out of bounds Mars is found predominantly in Gemini, Sagittarius, Cancer and Capricorn, the signs preceding and containing the summer and winter solstices, or dates when the Earth’s tilt reaches its highest and lowest points, creating the longest and shortest days of the year, respectively. As its name suggests, out of bounds Mars pushes boundaries to embody the outermost limits of the planet’s expression.

Mars typically reaches a maximum declination of 27º N or S, though it may go as far as 28’ N or S once per century or so. While it only moves out of bounds once each year, the length of time it remains there can stretch anywhere from several weeks up to six months.

Regardless of your natal Mars, out of bounds Mars transits are likely to have an energizing effect, and you may feel exceptionally motivated or achieve or create. With your confidence on high, you won’t hesitate to confront or assert, and your mojo may be working overtime too. If you were born with out of bounds Mars in your natal chart, you may feel more in step with the energy of these times than most.

To understand more about how these transits may impact you, look to the house in your natal chart that out of bounds Mars will transit, as well as the location in your natal chart of that house’s ruling planet. Out of bounds transit Mars pushes us to be brave, which can also mean we leap before we look, or strike first and ask questions later. Make sure you suit up before you throw yourself into the fire and take time to cool down as you go.