Libra is a sign of balance, harmony, cooperation, justice, and fairness.

 

Libra's Ruling Planet: Venus, planet of love, beauty, money, and the arts.

 

Libra's Element: Air, element of sociability, mental pursuit, and changeability.

 

Libra's Mode: Cardinal, mode of initiation and leadership.

 

Mars is considered in DETRIMENT in the sign of Libra. For more information on dignities or debilities visit venussigns.wix.com/planetarydignities.

 

 

Sports Challenge

Mars in Libra natives are normally willing to take up any challenge so long as the challenge is fun.  They are energetic and lively; they are quick to take on any challenge that seems stimulating.  These natives are not naturally "challengers", however.  Mars is in Detriment  in the sign of Libra because Libra is a sign of peace and love...while Mars is a planet of action and challenge.  They enjoy competition as long as its light-hearted. These natives tend to be highly influenced by those around them.  If people support their energies than they tend to be more decisive about the challenges they are about to take on.  But if there is tension or discouragement from others, they will be more indecisive about the sports challenge.  These natives do not like confrontation. They simply want to do what they love to do peacefully.  These natives may prefer to work solo where they don't have the stress of performing for the sake of team victories.  Yet, believe it or not their energies are well suited for working in teams because they are cooperative and peace-loving.  If they get in tune with these energies, they may enjoy sports more.  Basketball, football, and soccer are sports where they can showcase their "team spirit".  They may feel the most comfortable doing Olympic sports, especially gymnastics and figure skating  (sports in which they can also showcase their aesthetic side).  They may also enjoy martial arts. 

 

Competitive Energy

 Mars in Libra natives have a Marsian air sign, so their  mind usually controls most of their actions.  These natives are full of ideas.  They are good at creating strategies in order to win against opponents.  Yet, if they do not have peace of mind they are known to perform at less than their best.  Mars in Libra natives are not extremely competitive.  They usually compete in sports for the love of it. While fame, recognition, and popularity may be quite tempting, these things are not enough to  motivate their passion for a sport.  Love is the main motivating factor.  These natives see sports as an art form.  They have a lot of grace and poise, which is different from any kind of athlete.  Even when playing a sport like American Football, or wrestling...these natives are quite elegant. They try to remain tactful whether they win or lose. These natives are all about fairness.  When they play a sport, they need to feel like they have had equal opportunity to showcase their talents as much as anyone else.  These natives may be more passionate when they are working with others. Nothing gets them more energized than "double-teaming" the opponent.

 

Note: Natives with Venus aspecting Mars or Mars in the 7th house may relate to this description.  Since Libra is ruled by Venus, Venus's house position, Venus's aspects, and the Venus sign will influence this position.

 

Famous Quote from a Mars in Libra Athlete: "An athlete does not only train with his body. He trains with his mind."