13th degree of Mars in Aries. Parsimony, materialism, attachment to earth. Troubles in life. Imprisonment or confinement (P. Globa). Disappointment, robbery, poor plans, joint rheumatism. Moon degree (J. Kepler). Accidents related to wheels (N. Devore). “The past of the widow comes to light.” — Karma of past deeds influences opportunities in a new cycle. Retribution. Eternal call to self-realization through love that overcomes personal sensitivity and accepted forms. Review of relationships (D. Rudhyar). “The Gambler.” Indicates a person ready to risk everything to make things as they envision them, regardless of the cost. The degree of revolutionaries, whether they make a revolution in science, art, or life (B. Izraeli). Danger of captivity or imprisonment, many troubles in life (O. Troyanovsky).
Mars degree. Zoroastrian degree. With a negative cosmogram and emphasis on the signs of Scorpio, Taurus, Cancer, or Capricorn — sexual perversions, obsessions; satyrism. In the best case, attachment to earth. In the worst case — greed, miserliness, cult of matter (Thebaic Calendar).
Mars and Pluto degree. “An archer in bloodstained clothing shoots at a deer.” — Indicates an extremely energetic and combative person who will take on certain obligations, having the strength to fulfill them. This person will face opposition and encounter significant danger, especially in the later period of life. He possesses prophetic gifts and other talents but must control his temper and avoid irritating others, instead calming them. This is the symbol of Accepting the Challenge (I. Kosminsky).
