Mars in Swati ~ Think your argument through

Mars, planet of desire and assertion, is in Swati within the sign of Libra from September 23rd to October 13th 2025.

Swati is ruled by Vayu, the Wind God, who is associated with intelligence, knowledge and the voice, and these qualities see your motivation moving in a thoughtful and scholarly direction. Furthering your education or studying a favourite subject has great promise, and you can weigh up all possible outcomes to arrive at a balanced view. Breaking outside of the box and confounding people’s expectations in a positive way is also an excellent use of this transit.

Swati is linked to Saraswati, the devata of wisdom and the arts, so Mars also puts passion and drive into your creative pursuits, and you may find a competitive atmosphere creeping into your self-expression. Swati’s Shakti, the ‘power to disperse like the wind’, also gives you a diverse and versatile approach to life, with varied talents competing to be injected with energy. Mars is supported by the double influence of Jupiter and Rahu through this whole transit, which gives you an injection of courage and a rebellious spirit.

Your confidence should grow steadily up to October 13th, and an ambition which seemed out of reach until recently comes within your grasp, and demands that you make a new attempt. You can whip yourself into physical shape, travel somewhere exotic, or study an unusual subject, and an inspirational teacher or guide should be at hand to support you. Be mindful of scattering yourself too thinly over too many projects, however, and take an organised approach where you can cross off your goals one by one.