Mars in Cancer: Meaning & Personality Traits

Mars in Cancer Personality

In the sign of cancer, Mars is in its fall. This means that Mars is in a position of weakness and is debilitated in its expression. Cancer is not a good placement for Mars because the Martial and aggressive outgoing energy of this planet is ill-fitted for the more domestic and emotionally involved nature of the Cancer zodiac sign. Mars’s natural instincts will be largely suppressed, denied or redirected in sometimes passive aggressive and harmful ways. Under this placement, a lot of aggression may get internalized and directed inwards rather than openly expressed. This may go on until enough anger has built up and subsequently results in explosive outbursts and tantrums. On the other hand, this placement can also signify a strong sense of defensiveness about one’s family and nation of origin. This can manifest as patriotism and a strong emotional attachment to country and homeland.

It would be ill-advised to insult the mother of these individuals. They are more likely to react aggressively in response to attacks on their family members or people to whom they feel a close personal loyalty to. They’re eager to prove their devotion through courageous acts of self-sacrifice and heroism. These individuals can be quite sensitive and touchy but still reluctant to react out of fear of embarrassing themselves or looking like a fool. They try to avoid most conflicts when possible. The strength of their emotions however can sometimes get messy and difficult to contain or manage in real time. The nature of their survival instincts emphasizes self-defense and protection against perceived threats. These individuals do not typically put themselves in precarious situations nor seek out unnecessary risks and dangers in pursuit of thrills and excitement. They however, are keen to equip themselves with the tools and skills necessary for dealing with a myriad of existential threats that could befall them at any time.

With Mars in Cancer, passion is usually directed towards family affairs. These individuals invest a lot of their time and energy in their domestic life especially if this placement is positioned in the fourth house. The things they are passionate about tend to be kept private and only those close to them are likely to know about it. At the same time, it is likely that a lot of tension and drama occurs within the household. Emotionally, they can be volatile and their moods can fluctuate intensely. Additionally people with this configuration may sometimes be conflicted between their Independent impulses and their emotional codependency. They can sometimes mask their sensitivity behind a veneer of toughness. If they have been hurt emotionally, a “get them before they get me” mentality can result. They can be very temperamental and sometimes unwilling to play nice with others. They can be uncompromising in pursuit of what they want and if others refuse to bend to their wishes, will take their ball and go home.

When it comes to motivation, it can vary greatly according to their moods. Their actions are largely informed by deeper, strongly held convictions shaped by past experience. They may have strong memories or at least a strong belief in the accuracy of their memories. The intensity of their emotions can often serve to augment the significance or importance attributed to their recollection of events. Furthermore, with a Cancer Mars sign, the approach to getting what is desired is often through indirect or surreptitious means. Direct conflict is not comfortable for them and they prefer to avoid it when they can. They however, can deviate from this avoidant mode of existence when they are emotionally charged. Fueled by the power of their emotions, they can be driven to do things that they would normally refrain from. Because many things can get under their skin or affect them on a deeper level, these individuals are apt to take measures to toughen themselves and develop a thicker skin so they do not overreact to every perceived slight or offense.

Mars in Cancer in Relationships

When it comes to partnerships be it romantic or platonic, the Mars in Cancer man or woman is someone who possesses strong feelings that they may not always know how to express. They are, for the most part, quite guarded and reluctant to bear their soul or expose their soft emotional underbelly. They prefer to express their feelings from a place of strength which for them can make them feel more secure. Moreover, this position can indicate a strong element of possessiveness toward their partners. It can be hard for them to conceal or mask their feelings. When these individuals become enamored with someone, they want to protect them and shelter them in their own little cocoon of love and affection. They can be very territorial and defensive of their beloved in whom they may invest a lot of their emotional energy and passion. Jealousy and emotional immaturity can be a problem here especially when they are feeling insecure or at risk of losing something important to them.

With Mars in Cancer, it is mainly within your familiar and intimate realm that you express your will. You may appear as an exceedingly flexible person, with no ascendancy over the external world. But this is misleading; when your life setting or your entourage are endangered, you may be forceful. You limit the scope of your action to the areas you control very well and you do not fight against things you are not deeply involved in. You prefer to dedicate your energy to struggling against circumstances that may endanger your environment. You concentrate your strength and this is probably the cause of your rare but dreaded interventions.Astrotheme

Mars in Cancer Man

Males with Mars in Cancer are passionate defenders of themselves and those they care about. They are likely to be very protective of their mothers and females in general. Furthermore, the nature of their drive is to fight for things that are sacred to them. For the most part, they are lovers, not fighters and for them, love and security are the only prizes or rewards that are worth fighting for. They really love women and being around a lot of feminine energy. On the whole, Cancer Mars men are driven to focus on defense and self-preservation. They have a capacity for emotional warfare and weaponizing words in a way to instill doubt and insecurity in their opposition. In many situations, males with this placement may have difficulty asserting themselves or speaking up when they need to. They tend to believe they can achieve their ends through indirect means. When they need to be however, males with this Mars position are capable of intense emotional outbursts fueled by righteous indignation.

Mars in Cancer Woman

Females with Mars in Cancer are motivated to do things as an expression of their independence and autonomy. Their willfulness may be hampered by some degree of insecurity and underlying fear of risk. They are ever aware of what they stand to lose and thus tend to take action that is carefully thought out beforehand. Furthermore, the nature of their motivations fluctuate in their intensity. They, for the most part, are driven to be with family and cultivate a strong family unit. They seek to take pride in their heritage but may also display a desire to break away or defy traditions. They have an inner rebel that seeks to defy some of the traditional female roles and styles that others might expect for them. Furthemore, Cancer Mars women are keen on female empowerment. They are driven to be bold in a feminine way and their willpower may show most through their ability to resist peer pressure and group coercion. They can be fierce when they have to defend themselves or when others violate their personal boundaries.

Mars in Cancer Transit Dates

Want to know if your Mars is in Cancer? Below is a table showing the dates on which Mars occupies the sign of Cancer from 1947 to 2032. If your date of birth falls within any of the year and month parameters listed below, then your Mars Sign is Cancer.

Year	Mars in Cancer Transit Dates
1947	Aug 13 – Sep 29
1949	Jun 9 – Jul 22
1951	May 21 – Jul 2
1953	May 1 – Jun 12
1955	May 25 – Jul 10
1957	May 4 – Jun 20
1959	Apr 10 – May 30
1960	Sep 20 – Feb 3 (‘61)
1961	Jan 1 – Feb 3
1962	Aug 22 – Oct 10
1964	Jul 30 – Sep 14
1966	Jul 10 – Aug 24
1968	Jun 21 – Aug 4
1970	Jun 2 – Jul 17
1972	May 12 – Jun 27
1974	Apr 20 – Jun 7
1976	Mar 18 – May 15
1977	Aug 30 – Oct 25
1978	Jan 25 – Apr 9
1979	Aug 8 – Sep 23
1981	Jul 18 – Aug 31
1983	Jun 29 – Aug 12
1985	Jun 9 – Jul 23
1987	May 20 – Jul 5
1989	Apr 28 – Jun 15
1991	Apr 2 – May 25
1992	Sep 12 – Apr 26 (‘93)
1993	Jan 1 – Apr 26
1994	Aug 16 – Oct 3
1996	Jul 25 – Sep 8
1998	Jul 6 – Aug 19
2000	Jun 16 – Jul 30
2002	May 28 – Jul 12
2004	May 7 – Jun 22
2006	Apr 13 – Jun 2
2007	Sep 28 – Dec 30
2008	Mar 4 – May 8
2009	Aug 25 – Oct 15
2011	Aug 3 – Sep 17
2013	Jul 13 – Aug 26
2015	Jun 24 – Aug 7
2017	Jun 4 – Jul 19
2019	May 15 – Jun 30
2021	Apr 23 – Jun 10
2023	Mar 25 – May 19
2024	Sep 4 – Nov 2
2025	Jan 6 – Apr 16
2026	Aug 11 – Sep 26
2028	Jul 20 – Sep 3
2030	Jul 1 – Aug 14
2032	Jun 11 – Jul 26

Mars in Cancer Celebrities

Keanu Reeves – Born: Wednesday, September 2, 1964
Miley Cyrus – Born: Monday, November 23, 1992
Lana Del Rey – Born: Friday, June 21, 1985
Zayn Malik – Born: Tuesday, January 12, 1993
Chris Brown – Born: Friday, May 5, 1989
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Born: Tuesday, January 27, 1756
Zendaya – Born: Sunday, September 1, 1996
Robin Williams – Born: Saturday, July 21, 1951
Audrey Hepburn – Born: Saturday, May 4, 1929
Marine Le Pen – Born: Monday, August 5, 1968
Halle Berry – Born: Sunday, August 14, 1966
Ashton Kutcher – Born: Tuesday, February 7, 1978
Pablo Picasso – Born: Tuesday, October 25, 1881
Shawn Mendes – Born: Saturday, August 8, 1998
Penélope Cruz – Born: Sunday, April 28, 1974
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex – Born: Tuesday, August 4, 1981
Julie Gayet – Born: Saturday, June 3, 1972
Pink (singer) – Born: Saturday, September 8, 1979

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