​Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun – a dusty, cold, desert world with a very thin atmosphere. Mars is also a dynamic planet with seasons, polar ice caps, canyons, extinct volcanoes, and evidence that it was even more active in the past. The red planet Mars, named for the Roman god of war, has long been an omen in the night sky. And in its own way, the planet’s rusty red surface tells a story of destruction. Billions of years ago, the fourth planet from the sun could have been mistaken for Earth’s smaller twin, with liquid water on its surface—and maybe even life. With a radius of 2,106 miles, Mars is the seventh largest planet in our solar system and about half the diameter of Earth. Its surface gravity is 37.5 percent of Earth’s. In Astrology Mars is Aries' Ruling Planet - and is the planet of action in astrology. Your passion, determination, drive, and energy are some aspects of your life that Mars controls. This planet commands you to stand up and get things done. It rules your confidence and your power.

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What is Mars in Hindu astrology?

Mangala (Sanskrit: मङ्गल, IAST: Maṅgala) is the name for Mars, the red planet, in Hindu texts. Also known as Lohit (meaning: red), he is the god of anger, celibate and sometimes linked to god Kartikeya (Skanda). In Hindus, Mars is also seen as the godly representation of God Muruga, Subramanya, Kumaraswamy, Velayudham or Vadivel. He is also considered as Commander-in-Chief of celestial bodies. It also rules over “Samveda”. In Western Astrology, It is believed that the Mars is the deity of Buddhists and God of Romans.

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Hindu Mythology about Planet Mars

As per Hindu Mythology, Mars or Mangal is known as Bhoomi Putra. He is the son of Mother planet Earth. The old literature of ancient India also declares Angaraka the son of Earth. Mars is also further identified with Kartikeya, the god of war. It is believed that when Earth was submerged in the vast expanse of sea, Lord Vishnu lifted the Earth in his Varaha Avatar, brought it out and placed it in a suitable orbit.

Mother Earth became grateful and asked for a feminine boon. God agreed on providing a boon. As a result Mangal was born with the godly union. Hence this story relates to Mars being the son of Lord Shiva and mother Earth.

In Hindus, Mars is also seen as the godly representation of God Muruga, Subramanya, Kumaraswamy, Velayudham or Vadivel. He is also considered as Commander-in-Chief of celestial bodies. It also rules over “Samveda”.

In Western Astrology, It is believed that the Mars is the deity of Buddhists and God of Romans. It is also considered as God of War and Hunting. The other name of Mars is Kuja in Sanskrit and Sevvai in Tamil. He is also a God of Disputes, Destruction and War and God of Energy and Force.

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The Planet Mars is the fierce and forceful planet of aggression

 

Mars, the Red planet is fiery and masculine. According to Hindu mythology, it is the son of Bhumi (Earth) and Varaha (Boar). The role of Mars in astrology is of great significance because it often interferes with the marriage of a native due to Mangal Dosha. Mars in ancient mythology is often considered as lohit (red), angry faced. It is also called the god of rage and celibate (unmarried). However, it is also responsible for courage and determination. People under the radar of this planet are often high tempered and have rage in their heart. Every planet will affect a person in both positive and negative ways and this holds good for Mars also. A strong Mars in horoscope indicates favourable scenarios for a native. The Mars in flourishing mode will give youthful energy, power and courage to compete in life and bestows a person with good management skill. However, a weak or malefic Mars may dampen the thinking power of a person by making him full of rage, anger and aggression. This may create hurdles in a native’s life and the person may sometimes press the self-destruction button.

Nature of Planet Mars

Mars is dry, fiery and masculine by nature. Mars owns two signs named as Mesh or Aries and Vrischika or Scorpio. It gets exalted at 28 degrees in Makara or Capricorn sign whereas debilitated in Cancer or Karkata at 28 degrees. Mooltrikona rashi is Aries or Mesh. He has high stature and blood red complexion. It has much to do with one’s desires and ambition. It symbolizes the senses. In general, it is said to be a malefic planet. It bestows you with a quick mental activity and extraordinary muscular strength, strong determination, ambition to come out successfully in material field, leadership quality. It gives you a chance in every arena of life you desire for.

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Mars signify in Vedic Astrology

Mars represents the “younger siblings or specially brother” in native’s birth chart. It rules over first house and eighth house in Kaal Purush Kundali in Vedic Astrology and the significator of third house and fourth house. Third house is the house of valour with Mars holding this position in horoscope. Likewise, Sixth House is house of Debt, Diseases and Enemies and again Mars can do much better in this house as it has good fighting ability, that will provide you the force to cope up better in the areas associated with sixth house. Let’s understand below what it signifies:

• Body Parts: It represents the muscular system, left ear, face and head, bladder, nose, sense of taste, uterus, pelvis, kidney, prostate gland, groins, rectum, colon, testicles and red bone marrow.

• Physical appearance: People born under the strong influence of planet Mars will have white complexion with a shade of red. The native will be tall and muscular. There will be pimples on face. The eyes will be round. Their waists will be narrow and bones will be full of red bone marrow.

• Diseases: Diseases associated with the planet Mars are: All acute fevers, Small-pox, Chicken pox, Plague, Measles, Mumps, inflammatory complaints, burns, ruptures of capillaries, Fistula, wounds, cuts, brain fever, Hemorrhage Typhoid, Puerperal fever, ulcer in intestines, malaria, Abortions, boils, bleeding, Tumour, Tetanus etc.

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The Characteristics of Planet Mars

If Mars is placed positively in your birth chart, then it bestows you with a good personality. It will become very beneficial for you. It provides you with valour, energy and force to compete with your enemies, debt, diseases and competitions. You will be very quick minded and will not take much time to take decisions. Let’s see below how Mars confers good, medium and bad results:

• Strong Mars: It means placement of Mars in favourable sign or exaltation sign, which confers good results and strong will power to face any difficult situation. You would have good leadership attributes inherent within you and only believe in giving orders to others to perform any task. Mars is the planet which makes the native adventurous and independent. They do not relish suggestions from others. “Mars is the Commander-In-Chief for brother and landed property”

• Beneficial Mars: It provides you physical strength to overcome from upcoming difficulties. Your opposition will not dare to face you. Mostly, people will follow your orders.

• Afflicted Mars: Afflicted Mars will not be good as one will be rash, temperamental and foolhardy. One will be quarrelsome. One will always be ready for violence and won’t hesitate to take the aggressive steps.

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The professions generally denoted by planet Mars

Being a fiery planet, a native may get employed in defense sectors like military, police, in arms and ammunitions etc. Hunters and gunners also have a strong influence of Mars over 2nd, 6th or 10th house. Chemists, dentists, surgeons, butchers and barbers are governed by the planet Mars. Those who deal in iron and steel, kitchen, boilers, steam engines etc., are under the rule of Mars. It also denotes factory, dealers in corals, ruby, red articles, thief, robber, dacoit, murderer etc.

Professional streams also depend on the PAC (Position-Aspect-Conjunction) connection with other influencing planets. In short, we can say that the nature of Planet Mars in profession or career varies with the combination of Mars with other planets. Here, we have listed below few professional fields for your better understanding:

• Politics: It indicates the disputes, difficulties, misunderstandings and quarrels among leaders. Preparation for war and fight in battlefield, restlessness in the state, revolution, violence, murder, rape, loot, bloodshed, arson, kidnapping etc are indicated by Mars.

• Products: Products like Iron and Steel, Coffee, Tea, cholam, Shellac, Tobacco, Hemp, Walnut, Cashew Nut, Groundnut, Betel Nut, Ginger, Pine, Mustards, Nux Vomica, Gentian, Garlick, Brandy, Whisky, Arrack, Toddy, Bhaspum, Metallic Oxides, Axe, Knife, Gun, Sword etc. are denoted by planet Mars.

• Plants and Herbs: Thorny, plants, garlick, groom, mustard, hemp, coriander, tobacco, pine red ones, gentian are denoted by Mars

• Places: It presides over Narmada, Bheema Ratha, Nirvindhaya, Godavari, vena, Ganges, Sindhu, near Mount Mahendra, Vindhya, Malaya, Chola, Dravida, Videha, Andhra, Kerala, Tupte etc.

• Animals & Birds: Tiger, Wolf, Hunting, Dogs, Elephant as per Brihat Samhita, Kite, Hawk etc are represented by Mars.

The day ruled by Mars is “Tuesday”, one may expect better results on this day itself if he is ruled over the Mahadasha of “Mars”. Mars rules over “Aries” and “Scorpio” zodiac signs. The precious gemstone for planet Mars is “Red Coral”. All red stones are governed by Mars.

Hence planet Mars is very prominent in terms of Astrology as well as Astronomy. It represents the RCB in humans body. It is important planet to give birth of a child. Hence important planet to conceive a baby for females.

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The Related Dasha And Antardasha Of Mars

Mars in astrology holds high significance in Vedic astrology. Mars Mahadasha lasts for 7 years. Mars planet in astrology holds a significance such that during the mahadasha one is likely to be more energetic than usual. The native will be high in confidence and valour. Mars is also collateral to ego and high energy. On the positive side, the chances of success will increase. The person is likely to get promotions in career and the deadline jobs usually get finished within the timeframe. This phase will give you a sense of accomplishment and all the lethargy and stubbornness shall evaporate. The person will win against his/her enemies. However, if Mars is placed in the wrong house then the negative side can be doom for the native. People will be prone to injury and accidents. There will be physical ailments and hurdles in life. It will reverse the energy and make one lethargic. Natives will tend to sleep a lot and there will be a lack of patience. Antardasha of Mars in the Mahadasha will enhance the dominance of the planet in natives life. A weak Mars however indicates health problems related to the stomach or the urinary tract and blood-related issues. Mars is in its own sign and it forms a triangle or trikona giving auspicious results. This is the time when a native can acquire property and wealth. 

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Mars Conjunction With Different Planets

 

Role of Mars in astrology can be known by its conjunction with different planets. Combination of Mars with different planets brings different results. Let us explore a few Mars conjunction. We will take examples of friendly planets and a few enemy planet combinations. Mars and Mercury are enemies to each other. But the effect of these two planets may give different results. The opposite energy of these planets may make the person alert and sharp-minded. If both these planets are placed in the favourable house of the natal chart then the native will achieve success in life. However, such people may face problems in their marital life and education. Mars with Jupiter will give the native a spiritual inclination and religious wisdom. Such a person is likely to be wise and excel in the field of education. They also get a good reputation in society and excel in civil work. Mars is Pitta (fire) while Venus has an air sign. This combination can fuel expectations. For some,, this will work as a hot air balloon but for others, it may be a bad combination. People falling under such conjunction have an average life. Mars and Saturn are two of the most influential malefic planets. Their combination is not good for anyone. Their conjunction will lead to problems and native will be inclined to commit a crime and gain wealth through immoral practice. They are pessimists and do not value religion. 

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Mars in First House in Astrology

If Mars occupies the Ascendant (Lagna), the native will be cruel, adventurous, dull-witted, short-lived, honorable, courageous, will have an injured physique, be attractive in appearance and fickle-minded.

If Mars occupies the 1st house or the Lagna, the native will be very cruel but valorous. He will be short lived and his body will get bruised.

Mars in Second House in Astrology

Positive Mars

Mars posited in the 2nd house will enhance your professional network, which will widen your business. It will make you pro-active and bring you creative ideas to earn through multiple sources. The Zodiac sign, exact degree, conjunction, and influences other planets have on your Mars determine a positive polarity of Mars.

Negative Mars

A negative Mars in the 2nd house makes you aggressive and triggers your anger to pick up fights with family members and loved ones. You will be deprived of their love and warmth as you will be cunning towards them. You will also struggle in accumulating wealth as Mars is your outer personality, which will reflect as greediness towards materialistic gain.

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Mars in third House in Astrology

If Mars be in 3rd, the native will be courageous, unconquerable, bereft of co-born, be delighted, will have all virtues and be famous. Should Mars be in the 3rd house at birth, the person concerned will be equipped with qualities, will be powerful, happy and brave. He will be not subdued by others. But he will be deprived of the happiness of brothers.

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Mars in fourth House in Astrology

Individuals with Mars in their fourth house experience gains in terms of wealth, property, comforts, and lavishness in their lifestyle. According to Vedic astrology, these natives are the defiant ones and their positive mindset helps them to overcome hurdles in life. 

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Mars in fifth House in Astrology 

Mars in the 5th house signifies the native's enthusiasm, dynamism, creativity, and intelligence. And at the same time, the occupancy of Mars in the natal chart makes the native hyper, aggressive, and disruptive. It has both negative and positive influences in the life of individuals.

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Mars in sixth House in Astrology 

As per Mars in sixth house astrology, the natives should try to be less demanding on the people around them, friends, and family included. Their ideas for perfection do not often gel with other people's ideas. They should compromise sometimes to get things done.

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Mars in seventh House in Astrology 

Mars in the natal chart of an individual makes him/her impulsive, aggressive, and energetic by nature. The placement of Mars in 7th house governs natives' relationships, especially their married life. It reflects both positive and negative influences on the natives' relationships. 

 

Mars in eighth House in Astrology

The natives of Mars in 8th house can be very passionate and ambitious. They may be able to achieve most of their ambitions. However, they need to be less dominating with others and let them have their way. If they are able to do that, they can attain huge success. 

 

Mars in ninth House in Astrology

Mars in the ninth house astrology states that the natives keep adding to the wealth of their knowledge, which keeps them energized and excited about life. Their zest for life is infectious. People enjoy being around these natives because the natives are so interesting. 

 

Mars in tenth House in Astrology

The 10th House in Kundli is the Karma Bhava, the house of social status and is related to the profession you are involved in. When the natives have Mars in the 10th house, they are likely to be quite ambitious and determined in nature. They are like a powerhouse of energy and enthusiasm. They possess strong leadership qualities and can be very action-oriented. The tendency to take initiatives comes naturally to these individuals.

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Mars in eleventh House in Astrology

Natives having Mars in 11th house are very goal-oriented and spend a lot of time setting all kinds of goals for themselves. They will give their best to fulfil their dreams and can work well in teams. This favourable trait promotes them to become successful by achieving big goals.   

 

Mars in twelfth House in Astrology

Mars is usually known for its selfishness but the 12th house is the house of spirituality. It's not solely the house of endings in a bad way, the 12th house is also the house of endings of sorrows, greed, and selfishness. The 12th house is considered bad for the placement of Mars because it deals with bed comforts or loss of energy. It is believed that if Mars is present in the 12th house in a woman's chart especially then her sexual desires may be much more that what her husband can cope with.

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