NatureNatural malefic, commander
RulesAries, Scorpio
Exalted inCapricorn (28°)
Debilitated inCancer (28°)
DayTuesday
GemstoneRed Coral (Moonga)
ColourRed
DirectionSouth
ElementFire
Vimshottari Dasha7 years
About Mars
Mars (Mangal) is the planet of energy and courage. It rules Aries and Scorpio, is exalted in Capricorn and debilitated in Cancer. It signifies brothers, land and property, sports, the army and police, surgery and engineering.
Mars is also central to Manglik Dosha, which is checked during kundli matching.
What Mars signifies
Courage, energy, brothers, land and property, police and army, surgery, blood.
Friends and Enemies
| Relationship | Planets |
|---|
| Friends | Sun, Moon, Jupiter |
| Neutral | Venus, Saturn |
| Enemies | Mercury |
A planet placed in a friend's sign, or joined with friendly planets, generally gives better results than one placed with enemies.
When Mars Is Well Placed
A well-placed Mars makes a person brave, energetic and decisive — a natural leader who is not afraid to act. It supports careers in defence, police, sports, surgery, engineering and real estate, and gives the drive to acquire property.
When Mars Is Weak or Afflicted
An afflicted Mars can bring impulsiveness, anger, arguments and accidents from haste. In the body it is associated with blood, inflammation, injuries and fevers. Channelling its energy into exercise and constructive work is the simplest remedy.
Remedies for Mars
- Recite the Hanuman Chalisa, especially on Tuesdays
- Donate red lentils (masoor dal) or jaggery on Tuesdays
- Practise patience and regular physical exercise
- Wear red coral only after a proper chart analysis
Beej mantra
Om Kraam Kreem Kraum Sah Bhaumaya Namah — traditionally recited 10,000 times over a period (for example 40 days), with devotion and understanding of its meaning.
Remedies are supportive practices. See all nine mantras on the
Graha Mantra page.
Where is Mars in your chart?See the sign, house and strength of every planet in your free Vedic birth chart.
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