Genetics & Astrology

Question

Most people have probably heard the expression that redheads have violent tempers.

I'm a redhead who falls into this category (as did my grandfather). I also have mars in the first house, which I have heard can give a violent temper along with a tendency towards red hair. On top of this I have a sagittarius rising with the aries/mars influence of the second decan, which I have heard also can lead to an explosive temper and, once again, red hair.

I find it interesting that even in astrology these two traits are connected.

Do you think that there is a link here? Has anyone else encountered this or something like it? What are some strong links you have found between astrology and genetics?

Answer 1

Well i have libra rising with pluto sitting right in my ascendant which is at 18 degrees,and i am a very intense,and very determined person,and on top of this i have the scorpio physical trait of very piercing and intense eyes which are a green/blue color,and very dark hair(almost black) i also can be extremely secretive about myself when people want to get to know me,and i have a spiteful streak too.I think that there is a definite link between genetics and astrology,because even though i'm libra rising and a cancer sun i can certainly identify real strongly with my first house planet the most,and second to that would be my moon sign aquarius because i can be real aloof in my personal relationships with others,and keep my feeling at a distance when getting to know someone.

Answer 2

Hi Sparrowbird,

Well, we have some things in common.  I have red hair too, and I am a Sagittarius in the second decan (Aries) as well as an Aries midheaven.  I have Cancer rising & Uranus in Leo in the first house.  

Physical and personality characteristics are played out by the astrological makeup of an individual which includes genetics.  I wouldn't be surprised to learn that many red heads have strong Aries / mars influence, especially in the first house which often can manifest as having a temper.  My husband has mars in the 1st house, but he is very dark (Lebanese descent) and he has a temper. I am grateful that it is in Pisces.

Personally, I rarely lose my temper because of the Cancer rising and my Libra moon. I value peace and harmony above all else.   However, on those rare occassions when I do lose my temper, I can really charge forward like a warrior (figuratively speaking, of course - have never physically hurt anyone)

So, yes, I do believe there is a link between genetics and astrology - I think there is actually a name for it as well - astrogenetics or something.

Answer 3

I worked with a guy with orange hair and his wife and children had orange hair also.  

They weren't violent but they all were fire signs.  Three Leos and one Aries.  I never even put that together.  Come to think of it, my other friend who has orangey hair and who is black is a Leo also. And he does have violent tendencies.

However, in your case the violence probably comes from learned habits within your family and your sign doesn't help.

This could be one of the lessons you are taught to learn this lifetime.  Use your awareness to work on the issue.