Mars is associated astrologically with action, drive, assertion, courage, motivation, desire, initiative, and the way energy is directed toward goals. It is commonly grouped as a Personal Planet. Astronomically, Mars is an Inner Planet because it belongs to the terrestrial planets inside the asteroid belt, but it is a Superior Planet relative to Earth because it orbits farther from the Sun than Earth does. Its Sign, Aspects, and, when available, House placement help show how its symbolic function participates in Your Zodiacal Configuration.