Mars is the RED planet. Named after the Roman god of war, Mars is the planet of passion, combat, and drive in astrology. It’s that part of you that says, “I want THAT!” and then goes after it with all of the single-minded focus of a heat-seeking missile. But Mars will fluctuate in intensity according to the zodiac sign that it is in. Some zodiac signs water down Mars’s energy while others bury it. Mars rules Aries, so it will feel like your Mars energy is on steroids from March 9th through May 18th. Even if you’re the shy, demure type, you won’t be during this time. Either Mars will push you to speak your mind and to go after what you want, or it will bring people into your life who will challenge you, thwart you, and perhaps even bully you into standing up for yourself. Mars is a fighter and he likes a good tussle. He rules over all battles, whether it’s a battle of the wills, a battle of words, or the battle of the sexes. This can be fun as long as you practice good sportsmanship, but things could get out of hand on April 19th, April 20th, and May 4th. These are your red flag days, so fight the good fight, but also make a point to shake hands afterwards to show that there are no hard feelings.