Reclaiming Sacred Power
On April 6th, the cosmic lovers, Mars and Venus, form an exact trine, offering support in finding balance between the masculine and feminine.
Lately, social media has been flooded with discussions about reclaiming the divine feminine, dismantling oppressive patriarchy, and renouncing toxic masculinity. But what about the divine masculine?
Ancient mythology across many cultures honored both masculine and feminine energies. Gods and goddesses were protectors of their people, land, crops, and fertility. Over time, these stories were distorted—the divine feminine was suppressed, and the divine masculine was hijacked.
In Greek and Roman mythology, Aphrodite (Venus) is the goddess of love, while Ares (Mars) is the god of war--Right? Well, sort of. Their stories are more complex than simple labels suggest.
Aphrodite, born from sea foam, embodies primal desire, beauty, and chaos. This Greek goddess is passionate, dramatic, and capricious. Roman Venus, while also a goddess of love, has more maternal and dignified origins, derived from ancient fertility deities. She was revered as a divine ancestor of the Roman people, symbolizing harmony and prosperity.
Ares, in Greek mythology, is a reckless war god, driven by bloodlust and chaos. Roman Mars, however, has deeper roots as a protector and noble warrior. As the patron god of Rome, he represented strength, leadership, and justice. Rather than an unpredictable force of destruction, he was depicted as a disciplined warrior, fighting with purpose and honor.
While Mars embodies raw, primal energy, in astrology, he represents much more than battle—he symbolizes our drive, ambition, and how we assert ourselves in the world. Venus, the archetype of the feminine, governs love, beauty, and what makes us feel safe and valued. Together, they offer a blueprint for success and fulfillment: Venus teaches us to attract and create, while Mars gives us the courage to take action.
In Tarot, The Lovers card depicts a man and woman—she looks to the heavens for divine guidance, while he looks to her. This imagery reminds us that in turbulent times, we must reclaim what is sacred. The divine feminine inspires and connects us to Source; the divine masculine protects and moves us forward with courage and integrity. Both are needed.
“A woman’s highest calling is to lead a man to his soul, to unite him with Source.
A man’s highest calling is to protect woman, so she is free to walk the earth unharmed.”