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RECLAIMING THE MASCULINE Daily Astrology Tues 1st Sept Mars in Cancer is in exact square to Saturn. Mars is not at ease in watery Cancer. He prefers direct action to the sideways movement of the crab. We looked at this aspect last Thursday when it was building, and I talked about the red mist of anger that men can be subject to. Cancer is feeling-based, and can be murky, moody and resentful. But Cancer is also caring and nurturing, and Mars here is well-placed to fight on behalf of others. The exact square to Saturn in Aries is asking us to look with fresh eyes at this warrior god. It is his energy and courage that has built our civilisation. We sleep peacefully at night because there are men who are prepared to use force on our behalf. Mars has a great protector quality. It is the daring and adventurousness of Mars that spread humanity across the globe, and inspires us with fresh possibilities for the future. Nowadays we are told that masculinity is suspect, even toxic, and it has left men unsure of themselves. Sure, Mars has a shadow, as does Venus: the ruthless, envious, devouring female - think of the evil stepmother in Snow White. But it is not something to think of as fundamental, or to be identified with: that is the shadow of Venus at work. A friend bringing up two sons in the 90s said it was very difficult, because of the prevailing culture, to impart a positive view of masculinity to her children. It has been going on a long time. Mars is essentially noble and awe-inspiring. If you are a man, let Saturn help you stand up straight again. If you are a woman, allow your essential attitude to Mars to be one of admiration, and find him in yourself.