♂ Mars - The Brother & Courage
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♂ Mars - The Brother & Courage
Mars is one of the outer planets. It is nearer to the Earth than any of the other outer planets like Jupiter, Saturn etc. Mars is smaller than Earth and its diameter is around 4,200 miles. According to mythological beliefs Mars is said to be the deity of Buddhists and the God of Romans. He is the God of war and also of hunting. Mars (or Aries in Greek, Artos in Egyptian, Angarka, Magnala, Kuja is Sanskrit) is said to be the son of Jupiter. According to Hindu beliefs Mars is said to be the son of the Earth and is called Bhumi-putra. He is the God of dispute, destruction and war. Mars is a dry, fiery planet, masculine by nature. Mars has much to do with one's ambition and desires. Mars symbolises the senses and rules the animal instinct in man. Generally Mars is treated as a malefic planet. If Mars is not afflicted, he gives self confidence, endurance, impulse for all ventures and heroic deeds, strength, courage, combativeness, sharp wit, faculty to argue, go ahead spirit etc. Mars bestows the nature with quick mental activity and extraordinary muscular strength, great organising ability, power for practical execution, independent spirit, force of character, strong determination, ambition to come out successful in the material field in spite of any opposition, and above all, leadership in all pursuits. If Mars is weak and afflicted in a horoscope, the native will be rash, will lose temper quickly, will be foolhardy and also quarrelsome. He will use brute force to settle his affairs and may become a drug addict. He may turn out to be the worst type of sexualist and satisfy his sexual urges in novel ways. People born with Mars as their ruling planet will have white complexion with a shade of red. The native will be tall and muscular. Their eyes will be round. Their waists will be narrow. Mars is the chief governor for brothers and landed property. His colour is red-gems, coral, ruby, and all red stones- day Tuesday. Mars governs the sex organs, bladder, muscular system, head, face, left ear and sense of taste; also cuts, bums, scolds, etc. He rules copper, gold, iron and steel, surgery, chemistry, military matters and wars, policemen, surgeons, dentists, butchers, those of quick temper and reddish complexion. Being averse to dictatorship, persons influenced by Mars usually find the best outlet for their special ability when in business for themselves or in positions when they can direct the work of others. Being quite inventive and mechanical, they become good designers, builders and managers and usually make their way to the front in whatever they undertake. Mars owns Aries and Scorpio. He is exalted in Capricorn, the highest exaltation point being 28 degrees of4hat sign. He is debilitated in Cancer, the lowest debilitation point being 28 degrees of that sign. The first 12 degrees portion of Aries is his Mooltrikona and the rest is his Swakshetra. The whole of Scorpio is also his Swakshetra. Sun, Moon and Jupiter are friends of Mars. Mercury is his enemy. Venus and Saturn are neutral to him.
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Mars in Astrology
Mars planet is a fierce red-hot planet and its energy cannot be contained. This energy needs to be released, usually through actions and physical means.
Mars helps us take up challenges, fight head-on, and win despite the odds, with courage and a competitive spirit. It represents all forms of physical energies, including sexual.
This is the planet that commands you to rise and do something about your life than waiting. It seems that the phrase “actions speak louder than words” was derived keeping Martian energy in mind.
As per astrology, Mars planet certainly helps to start something from scratch and make it into something big, and all due to the spirit and ambition it imbibes in the person.
Mars in Vedic astrology is synonymous with power. It gives you the drive to win and become the best, be it at work or playfield. However, keep in mind that Mars makes you warrior-like, not war-like.
Its energy can be both constructive as well as destructive, depending upon how it is used and where Mars is placed in a horoscope.
Astronomical Facts about Mars
Mars planet is a hot, fourth from Sun, and appears to be red when seen from Earth. It is about 56 million km far from Earth. Mars revolves around Sun and completes one revolution in 687 days.
Mars turns retrograde, appears to move backward from Earth. Its retrogression period is about 60 to 80 days and takes place after around every 26 months.
Mars takes around 45 days in each sign and nearly two years to complete its circle of the whole zodiac belt.
Astrological Facts about Mars
Transit in each sign: 45 days
Direction: South
Metal: Copper
Gem: Red Coral
Day: Tuesday
Color: Red
Temperament: Hot, Malefic
Gender: Male
Ruling Body Part: Bone marrow and red blood cells
Status in Imperial Stars: Defense Minister
Friends: Jupiter, Moon, Sun
Enemies: Saturn
Neutral: Venus, Mercury
Own Sign: Aries, Scorpio
Exalted in: Capricorn
Debilitated in: Cancer
Mool Trikon: Aries
Mahadasha Period: 7 Years
Relation: Siblings
Professions: Surgery, farming, property, weapon dealing, police, military, sports, mathematics, defense, law, mechanics, automobile, mining, technology, explosives, red grams, iron and steel, and corals.
The signification of Mars in Vedic Astrology
With fire as its element, Mars in Vedic astrology is a masculine planet signifying strength and supremacy.
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 saintly fighter. Such a person usually has high values and is a justice-loving soul 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.
In Vedic astrology, Mars placement is crucial in horoscope matching as it causes Mangal Dosha.
♂ Mars - The Brother & Courage
♂ Mars - The Brother & Courage
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Mars in Vedic Astrology
Written by: Sanjay Sharma.
Basic Astronomical facts about Mars
Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun and it is the first planet outside Earth's boundary. It appears to be of reddish color as seen from Earth. It has a diameter of about 6,794 kilometers. Its closest distance from the Earth is about 56 million kilometers. From Sun its distance varies from 205 million kilometers to 249 million kilometers. Mars takes 687 days to make one orbit around the Sun and it takes 24 hours and 37 minutes to complete one rotation on its axis. Its surface temperature varies from 10°C to -120° C. Its average geocentric motion per day is 00°31'27". Mars have two natural satellite of its own, named Phobos and Deimos. Mars retrograde period is about 60 to 80 days and it gets retrograde approximately every twenty six months.
The Mars in Hindu Mythology
Daksha, the king of entire earth once organized the greatest yagna and invited all gods, demigods, sages, and other famous personalities. He however did not invite Lord Shiva, his own son-in-law. When Sati, Lord Shiva's wife heard about this yagna she left to attend it inspite her husband's objections, but when she arrived there her father Daksha insulted Shiva. This was unbearable for Sati and she gave up her life.
On hearing the events that had taken place at Daksha's yagna, Lord Shiva's wrath reached its boiling point and in rage he pulled a hair from his matted locks and threw it on the ground and it became a fiery being of unequal strength with many heads and eyes, and thousands arms and legs. His mare sight was enough to strike unparallel fear in strongest of hearts. Lord Shiva named him Virabhadra and commanded him to destroy Daksha and his yagna and anyone who tries to stop him.
Virabhadra with Shiva's army of spirits and goblins reached the venue of the yagna and seeing him and his army all started to run in different directions to save themselves. Virabhadra destroyed Daksha's sacrifice, and then killed Daksha. Virabhadra returned to Shiva who was extremely pleased with him, and granted him a permanent place in the heavens as a planet and named him Angaraka (Mars), the fiercest of planets. As Lord Shiva directly produced Mars or Angaraka's, he is naturally referred as son of Lord Shiva just like his other son Karttikeya and it is said that those afflicted by Mars should worship Karttikeya.
Basic Astrological facts about Mars
Gender of Mars: Masculine.
Mars is the karaka or significator of: Strength and Power.
Mars as relationship signifies: Siblings.
Planetary cabinet status of Mars: Army Commander.
Temperament of Mars: Violent, Angry and Rash.
Element governed by Mars: Agni or Fire.
Primary quality or guna of Mars: Tamo Guna or Dull or Ignorant.
Caste of the Mars: Kshatriya or Warrior.
Nature of Mars: Malefic.
Directional strength of Mars: In the Tenth House.
Directional weakness of Mars: In the Fourth House.
Mars rules the zodiacal Sign: Aries and Scorpio.
Mars rules the zodiacal House: Natural astrological First and Eight houses.
Sign of exaltation of Mars: Capricorn.
Sign of debilitation of Mars: Cancer.
Determent or weak sign of Mars: Libra.
Mars's friends are: Sun, Moon and Jupiter.
Mars's enemy is: Mercury.
Mars is neutral with: Venus and Saturn.
Mars's Vimshottari Dasha period: Seven Years.
Nakshatras or Lunar mansions governed by Mars are: Mrigashira, Chitra and Dhanishta.
Body part governed by Mars: The Chest.
Day of the week governed by Mars: Tuesday.
Direction ruled by Mars: East.
Season governed by Mars: Grishma or Summer season.
Metals governed by Mars: Copper.
Gemstone governed by Mars: Red Coral.
Substitute gemstones governed by Mars: Bloodstone.
Colors ruled by Mars: Blood Red.
Food and flavors governed by Mars: Things of bitter taste.
Geometrical shape governed by Mars: Hourglass.
Numbers as per Numerology governed by Mars: 9, 18, 27, 36 and all those that adds up to nine, are governed by it.
Positive key words for Mars: Courage, Energy, Activity, Initiative, & Originality.
Negative key words for Mars: Arrogant, Aggressive, Headstrong, Selfish & Impulsive.
Body parts, function and diseases governed Mars
Mars is associated with our physical and energy levels It is the natural significator of muscles, without Mars one cannot move a muscle and it is the energizer and stimulator of all aspects of our bodies. In terms of body parts and health problems Mars signifies head and reproductive organs due to its ownership of Aries and Scorpio, the natural first and eight houses of the zodiac. It governs muscular system, adrenal and prostate gland, blood - specifically red blood cells and thus signifies any disease related to blood disorders, such as anemia, blood poisoning etc. Any type of blows, cuts, accident, wounds and surgery are signified by Mars. Headaches including migraine headaches, brain fevers and any type of inflammation, high fever and rapid temperature increases are also governed by Mars. As Mars also rules over the reproductive system it governs most diseases related to them like hemorrhoids, piles, diseases of the reproductive system, bladder, and venereal diseases. If Mars is well placed and aspected then one can quickly bounce back from sickness and have good recuperating powers and stamina.
Professions governed by the Mars
People working in departments or trade related to police, army, firemen, security guards, weapons, ordnance, firearms, ammunition, artillery, inflammable substance and anything that is volatile, needs physical power including any fast, active and contact sports. Surgeons, radiologists, pathologist, technicians, mechanics and repair workers of any kind of machine, electronics and electrical systems, construction workers, iron and steel workers, butchers and barbers. Manufacturer or traders in acids, metal melting industries, furnaces etc.
The Mantras for Mars:
Beej Mantra of Mars:Om kram kreem kroum sah bhaumaya namah
The Mars Stotra:Dharanigarbha sambhutam vidyut kanti samaprabha kumaram shaktihastam cha mangalam pranam mayaham
Gayatri Mantra of Mars:Om angarakaya vidmahe sakti hastaya dhimahi tanno bhaumah prachodayat
Remedies for Mars to be performed if Mars is not well placed in the horoscope:
Worshiping the ruling deities of the Mars, Lord Kartikeya and Shiva.
Recitation of Durga or Hanuman chalisa.
Reciting of Mars Mantras.
Charity: Donate red cloths, red lentils, ghee and black pepper on Tuesdays to young males.
Fasting: On Tuesdays.
Pooja: Kartikeya or Hanuman pooja.
Rudraksh: Wear three mukhi (three faced) Rudraksh.
Mars in Vedic Astrology
Written by: Sanjay Sharma.
Basic Astronomical facts about Mars
Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun and it is the first planet outside Earth's boundary. It appears to be of reddish color as seen from Earth. It has a diameter of about 6,794 kilometers. Its closest distance from the Earth is about 56 million kilometers. From Sun its distance varies from 205 million kilometers to 249 million kilometers. Mars takes 687 days to make one orbit around the Sun and it takes 24 hours and 37 minutes to complete one rotation on its axis. Its surface temperature varies from 10°C to -120° C. Its average geocentric motion per day is 00°31'27". Mars have two natural satellite of its own, named Phobos and Deimos. Mars retrograde period is about 60 to 80 days and it gets retrograde approximately every twenty six months.
The Mars in Hindu Mythology
Daksha, the king of entire earth once organized the greatest yagna and invited all gods, demigods, sages, and other famous personalities. He however did not invite Lord Shiva, his own son-in-law. When Sati, Lord Shiva's wife heard about this yagna she left to attend it inspite her husband's objections, but when she arrived there her father Daksha insulted Shiva. This was unbearable for Sati and she gave up her life.
On hearing the events that had taken place at Daksha's yagna, Lord Shiva's wrath reached its boiling point and in rage he pulled a hair from his matted locks and threw it on the ground and it became a fiery being of unequal strength with many heads and eyes, and thousands arms and legs. His mare sight was enough to strike unparallel fear in strongest of hearts. Lord Shiva named him Virabhadra and commanded him to destroy Daksha and his yagna and anyone who tries to stop him.
Virabhadra with Shiva's army of spirits and goblins reached the venue of the yagna and seeing him and his army all started to run in different directions to save themselves. Virabhadra destroyed Daksha's sacrifice, and then killed Daksha. Virabhadra returned to Shiva who was extremely pleased with him, and granted him a permanent place in the heavens as a planet and named him Angaraka (Mars), the fiercest of planets. As Lord Shiva directly produced Mars or Angaraka's, he is naturally referred as son of Lord Shiva just like his other son Karttikeya and it is said that those afflicted by Mars should worship Karttikeya.
Basic Astrological facts about Mars
Gender of Mars: Masculine.
Mars is the karaka or significator of: Strength and Power.
Mars as relationship signifies: Siblings.
Planetary cabinet status of Mars: Army Commander.
Temperament of Mars: Violent, Angry and Rash.
Element governed by Mars: Agni or Fire.
Primary quality or guna of Mars: Tamo Guna or Dull or Ignorant.
Caste of the Mars: Kshatriya or Warrior.
Nature of Mars: Malefic.
Directional strength of Mars: In the Tenth House.
Directional weakness of Mars: In the Fourth House.
Mars rules the zodiacal Sign: Aries and Scorpio.
Mars rules the zodiacal House: Natural astrological First and Eight houses.
Sign of exaltation of Mars: Capricorn.
Sign of debilitation of Mars: Cancer.
Determent or weak sign of Mars: Libra.
Mars's friends are: Sun, Moon and Jupiter.
Mars's enemy is: Mercury.
Mars is neutral with: Venus and Saturn.
Mars's Vimshottari Dasha period: Seven Years.
Nakshatras or Lunar mansions governed by Mars are: Mrigashira, Chitra and Dhanishta.
Body part governed by Mars: The Chest.
Day of the week governed by Mars: Tuesday.
Direction ruled by Mars: East.
Season governed by Mars: Grishma or Summer season.
Metals governed by Mars: Copper.
Gemstone governed by Mars: Red Coral.
Substitute gemstones governed by Mars: Bloodstone.
Colors ruled by Mars: Blood Red.
Food and flavors governed by Mars: Things of bitter taste.
Geometrical shape governed by Mars: Hourglass.
Numbers as per Numerology governed by Mars: 9, 18, 27, 36 and all those that adds up to nine, are governed by it.
Positive key words for Mars: Courage, Energy, Activity, Initiative, & Originality.
Negative key words for Mars: Arrogant, Aggressive, Headstrong, Selfish & Impulsive.
Body parts, function and diseases governed Mars
Mars is associated with our physical and energy levels It is the natural significator of muscles, without Mars one cannot move a muscle and it is the energizer and stimulator of all aspects of our bodies. In terms of body parts and health problems Mars signifies head and reproductive organs due to its ownership of Aries and Scorpio, the natural first and eight houses of the zodiac. It governs muscular system, adrenal and prostate gland, blood - specifically red blood cells and thus signifies any disease related to blood disorders, such as anemia, blood poisoning etc. Any type of blows, cuts, accident, wounds and surgery are signified by Mars. Headaches including migraine headaches, brain fevers and any type of inflammation, high fever and rapid temperature increases are also governed by Mars. As Mars also rules over the reproductive system it governs most diseases related to them like hemorrhoids, piles, diseases of the reproductive system, bladder, and venereal diseases. If Mars is well placed and aspected then one can quickly bounce back from sickness and have good recuperating powers and stamina.
Professions governed by the Mars
People working in departments or trade related to police, army, firemen, security guards, weapons, ordnance, firearms, ammunition, artillery, inflammable substance and anything that is volatile, needs physical power including any fast, active and contact sports. Surgeons, radiologists, pathologist, technicians, mechanics and repair workers of any kind of machine, electronics and electrical systems, construction workers, iron and steel workers, butchers and barbers. Manufacturer or traders in acids, metal melting industries, furnaces etc.
The Mantras for Mars:
Beej Mantra of Mars:Om kram kreem kroum sah bhaumaya namah
The Mars Stotra:Dharanigarbha sambhutam vidyut kanti samaprabha kumaram shaktihastam cha mangalam pranam mayaham
Gayatri Mantra of Mars:Om angarakaya vidmahe sakti hastaya dhimahi tanno bhaumah prachodayat
Remedies for Mars to be performed if Mars is not well placed in the horoscope:
Worshiping the ruling deities of the Mars, Lord Kartikeya and Shiva.
Recitation of Durga or Hanuman chalisa.
Reciting of Mars Mantras.
Charity: Donate red cloths, red lentils, ghee and black pepper on Tuesdays to young males.
Fasting: On Tuesdays.
Pooja: Kartikeya or Hanuman pooja.
Rudraksh: Wear three mukhi (three faced) Rudraksh.