SUN SEXTILE MARS

This is an easy aspect showing cooperation between two planets which leads to opportunity. It has a positive blending effect on the planets. Sextiles are considered a "soft" or "easy" aspects that reflect the planets involved. They have a way of delivering you an opportunity. It's as if the phone is ringing or there is a knock at the door. Again, it is your choice to answer the opportunity. Opportunities can reveal themselves under the strangest of circumstances.

It is important to understand that the Sun rules the identity, ego, individuality, power and pride. Mars is busy, hyper and action-oriented. It has endurance, strength and power. Mars is assertive, aggressive and competitive.

If you wanted power and courage, this is it. Not only does this aspect carry with it power and courage, it has energy and ideas that are enterprising. This is an active placement for getting things accomplished because Mars is an initiator and takes the initiative, especially where there is an opportunity. Since the Sun is involved, this makes leadership ability likely. This aspect makes one pleasantly assertive. Read more in my Astrology Aspects eBook - click the graphic below!