motivation manifesto
I had a motivational manifesto in my karate days and I am bringing it back.
I CAN, I AM, I WILL!
It’s a blend of the more positive qualities of Mars and Saturn, pairing Mars get up and go with Saturn’s willpower and determination.
Do you have an affirmation that gets you going?
In my chart, Mars is active & angular so this kind of statement resonates.
It helps me fire up the jets and push forward, because Mars is nestled in Libra, a sign ruled by Venus where the god of war can feel a bit peeved.
Mars in Libra gets somewhat modified by the Venusian qualities preferring to charm and debate with its opponents rather than using brute force.
But I can fight to uphold justice (Libra) and I say things straight (maybe too much sometimes!)
A frustrated Mars can lead to built up frustration than can blow up at inappropriate times.
Libra may attempt to keep the peace even when the pot is boiling over, a foolish move.
Because expression of anger is healthy for us.
Mars in Libra, Cancer & Taurus are signs where Mars especially needs an OUTLET, which is why I found so much benefit in martial arts.
From 11 to 20 years old, I was dedicated to karate, it was a real obsession.
Which lead to me getting skilled up and becoming a teacher very young.
I think martial arts are the perfect fit for Mars in Libra energy, there’s an aesthetic, dance-like element, with the sequences but it helps build up the fire and direct the fight.
I was a good fighter when I got going, but it took versions of little manifestos like this one, to help me build up the competitive steak required for tournaments.
I found a workbook from when I was 17 recently where I had written: “I always pose a threat!!! It’s either their point or yours, so strike first.” It was like I had crafted myself into a Mars in Aries by pure will.
It would be interesting to look at my solar return charts across the karate years to see what was going on.
Muhammed Ali had Mars in Taurus, the other Venusian sign in so called detriment.
He was far from weak, but he learnt how to use his differences to his benefit.
Maybe Mercury & Saturn has something to say about this too, as far as strategy and planning goes for finding a way forward.