Mars (Mangala) is a malefic planet and one of the nine grahas of Vedic astrology. It signifies energy, courage and the drive to act, and is the karaka of energy & courage, younger siblings, land & property, drive & ambition, anger & conflict, technical & mechanical skill. In the body it governs muscles, blood, marrow, energy.
What Mars Signifies
- Energy & courage
- Younger siblings
- Land & property
- Drive & ambition
- Anger & conflict
- Technical & mechanical skill
Strong vs Weak Mars
When Mars is strong or well-placed, it gives courage, discipline, physical strength, leadership in action and success in competition. When weak, retrograde or afflicted, it can bring anger, impulsiveness, accidents, conflict and disputes over property. Its strength is judged by sign dignity (exaltation, own sign or debilitation), house placement, and aspects from other planets.
Dignity and Attributes
- Exalted in
Capricorn - Debilitated in
Cancer - Own sign(s)
Aries, Scorpio - Moolatrikona
Aries - Gemstone
Red Coral - Deity
Kartikeya / Hanuman