Lot of Courage

Meaning

The Lot of Courage marks the area where Mars activates and the native must overcome fear — in which life-domain they will have to step forward. Ancient texts associated it with battle courage; modern reading sees every kind of "stepping out" moment: speaking on stage, opposing authority, leaving, declaring. Whichever house it falls in, life keeps testing "courage" there. While Spirit shows direction, Courage shows the cost.

How to read its placement

Courage in 1st: the basic challenge of the personality; 7th: courage test in relationship; 10th: in public. The aspecting planet shows the form of the test.

Themes

• courage
• challenge
• risk-taking
• boundary-crossing