Planet Mars in Hindu Astrology
Mars – the passion, desires, energy, action, assertion, war etc
Color of Mars: Red
Ruler of Signs: Aries/Scorpio
Exaltation Sign: Capricorn (28 degrees)
Debilitation Sign: Cancer (28 degrees)
Nature: Fiery
Mar’s Nakshtra : Mrighshira, Dhanishtha, and Chitra
Stays in one sign for approx 45 days
Names of Mars: Mangal (Auspicious), Angaraka (Burning Coal), Kuja ( Fair One)
Occupation: It signifies military, soldiers, surgeon, commander, warriors, builders, engineers, butcher, terrorist, dacoit, mechanic, athlete etc basically all profession which are related to action, initiative, risk etc.
As per Vedic Astrology Mars is Commander in Chief in the planetary cabinet, Mars is the planet of energy, action, and desire including sexual desires. Mars rules our instincts for aggression, anger, and survival. Mars is the planet of action than reaction. Mars is the force/push that gets us working. On the negative side, it can be impulsive, rash, impatient, aggressive, and forceful. Mars a powerful planet can do wonders.
With fire as its element, Mars in Vedic astrology is a masculine planet signifying strength and supremacy. Mars represents the “younger siblings or specially brother” in native’s birth chart.
In the chart, the position of Mars by sign shows how we express our energy, the areas of life where we apply our drive and express our enthusiasm. Mars most powerful position is in tenth house. Mars is yogkarak for Cancer & Leo Ascendant.
Mars as per Mythology:
As per Hindu Mythology, Mars is known as Bhoomi Putra. Mars is the son of Mother Planet Earth.
Kartikey , the son of Lord Shiva , the God of war. Mars is identified with him. Kartikey killed many demons which depict valor, strength and courage and protective quality of Mars.
Mars Diseases: Mars causes Blood disorder related diseases, operations, cuts, wounds, accidents etc
Mars is the planet of energy. It reigns over willpower and the urge to violence or wild activity. Mars brings energy into living matter and grants stamina, courage, and daring. Mars is the counterpart of Venus: war and peace, hatred and love! The energy of Mars gives the energy to tackle things in order to continue.
Mars symbolizes movement, freedom, vitality, masculinity, struggle, action and war. It is the personification of the male, lover, soldier etc. Everything that sticks, cuts or penetrates belongs to Mars, syringes, surgical operations, surgeons.
The presence of planet Mars in the 5th house is not considered good from a progeny point of view as it may lead to miscarriage or abortions.
The presence of planet Mars in the 8th house is indicative of Accidents / Surgeries especially if Mars is in conjunction with any other malefic planet like Saturn, Rahu, Ketu, Sun. Please check dasa/antardasa and the overall chart what it indicates.
A malefic position of Mars in the birth chart could lead to impulsiveness, aggression, arguments, brutality, cruelty etc. Mars speaks truth without thinking.
The positive influence of this fiery planet is associated with courage, enthusiasm, activity, youth, vitality, dynamism, confidence, initiation, innovation, and originality.
Its negative influence connotes arrogance, ego, anger, stubbornness, selfish temperament, and recklessness.
Mars in horoscope can be both positive and malefic depending upon its placement. It can help overcome challenges, topple competition, and win over enemies. On the other hand, its energy can be self-destructive too causing harm, injury, wounds, accidents, and excessive sexual urge to the native.
A well-placed Mars in horoscope can be very positive as it makes the person a fighter, soldier, such a person usually has high values, a justice-loving person, backed by ambition and fearlessness. They have good control over their aggressive instincts and use them wisely.
People having Mars in Ascendant are usually attractive and look younger than their age. Such a person usually has effective administration and leadership skills.
On the other hand, an afflicted Mars can make the person timid and fearful and if Mars is too strong in the chart, it can make the person violent and prone to self-destructive aggression.
Afflicted Mars can also make the person ambitionless. Such a person may struggle to focus their energies in the right direction.
They may also suffer from loss of vitality & stamina, muscular weakness, inflammation, headache, high fever, etc.
Overall, Martians are short-tempered, love to offer their opinion and win arguments, are quite intellectual and technically sound.
Mars in different signs:
Mars in Aries
Mars in Aries is about doing new things, overactive at times, good stamina, full of action, very action oriented, independent, enterprising, determined, and forceful, unable to rest, impulsive, impatient, argues a lot.
Mars in Taurus
Mars in Taurus is very muscular, determined, hard working puts his energy towards earning money, material gains, very practical, does not give up easily, loyal, affectionate, inflexible, headstrong, self indulgent etc
Mars in Gemini
Mars in Gemini is very competitive, always on the go, adaptable, likes variety, keen on learning, good communication skills, restless, Impulsive decision etc
Mars in Cancer
Mars in Cancer is debilitated, is short in temper, caring, quick to respond, family oriented, moody, defensive, impulsive etc
Mars in Leo
Mars is Leo is very happy, good organizational abilities, enjoyment, strong purpose in life, fearless, likes to lead, can take risks, independent, forceful, doesn’t like to take a back seat, very dominating
Mars in Virgo
Mars in Virgo is observant, attention to detail, great precision, good in technical aspect, fussy over details etc
Mars in Libra
Mars in Libra is romantic, enthusiastic about relationships, persuasive, likes the idea of doing things together, courteous, indecisive etc
Mars in Scorpio
Mars in Scorpio is its own sign, aggressive, jealous, mars encourage an enjoyment of the good things in life, very persistent, deep, powerful emotions, curious, shrewd, ruthless, manipulative, unforgiving, etc
Mars in Sagittarius
Mars in Sagittarius is freedom-loving, adventurous, spontaneous, beneficial, opportunistic, restless, extravagant, etc
Mars in Capricorn
Mars gets exalted in sign Capricorn, determined, aggressive tendencies, ambitious, likes to plan and organize industrious, practical, rigid, set in ways.
Mars in Aquarius
Mars in Aquarius energizes the masculine aspects whether male or female. Mars can promote organizational abilities, humanitarian, detached and independent, strong-willed, selfish
Mars in Pisces
Mars in Pisces is romantic, forceful in the relationship, humanitarian; help others, generous and charitable, prefers peaceful solutions, very sensitive.
Remedies:
1. Worship the ruling deities Kartikeya and Hanuman. The Kartikeya mantra: “Om Saravanabhavaya Namah” The Hanuman mantra: “Om Ham Hanumate Namah”
2. Recite Kartikeya Stotra or Hanuman Chalisa.
3. Japa of the Mars mantra: Om kram kreem kroum sah bhaumaya namah, Recite the Mangala stotra.
4. Charity: Donate Masoor dal (red lentils) on Tuesdays.
5. Fasting: On Tuesdays.
6. Gemstone: Wear Red coral (consult astrologer)
7. For Mars Planet, you should wear 3 Mukhi Rudraksha, 11 Mukhi Rudraksha or 13 Mukhi Rudraksha by reciting specific mantra of that Rudraksha bead.