Significance of the Mars Planet in life
The planet Mars is known as Mangala or Kuja in Vedic Astrology. The planet is essential and symbolizes achievement, liveliness, and determination. It indicates the fighter in us who will overcome all obstacles in life and follow our desired objectives with passion and follow our principles with determination.
Mars exemplifies the principles of bravery, willpower, and physical strength. It is a vital planet for human beings to survive.
Mars is highly violent and is considered malevolent because of its violent nature, though it may not cause destruction. The planet gives individuals the courage to face challenges, difficulties, and opposition in life. A firmly placed Mars in a person’s horoscope will help them face challenging situations with bravery and willpower.
Mars in Vedic astrology is associated with fire because of its scorching intensity. The planet symbolizes desire, control, and persistence. A strong Mars in the birth chart of a person will make him daring, practical, and fearless. A weak Mars, on the other hand, may make the individual thoughtless, arrogant, and impatient.
The planet also indicates the vitality, force, and authority of the person. It symbolizes masculine vitality, innate aggression, and overcoming opposition. These qualities help people to become leaders, soldiers, and excellent managers. They perform well under stressful situations.
Mars is a vital planet that brings out human determination, bravery, and the ability to take the necessary action. A balanced Mars will result in good achievement and willpower. But a tormented Mars may induce unnecessary violence and conflict.
If Mars is located in the 1st, 4th, 7th, 8th or the 12th house, it will result in Manglik Dosha. It is a strong indicator of marital problems or even divorce. There are remedies available to address these problems in Vedic astrology.
Mythology of Mars
There are many mythological stories about Mars.
One of them describes Mars as the son of Lord Shiva and Earth. When Shiva was meditating on Mount Kailash, three drops of his sweat fell on Earth. This resulted in the birth of Mars with a red complexion. Shiva asked earth to look after the child. Mars is also known as Bhauma.
Lucky Colours for Mars: Red
Gemstone for Mars: Red Coral
Friendly Planets: Jupiter, Sun and Moon
Enemy Planet: Saturn
Neutral Planets: Venus, Mercury.
Dominant in: Capricorn
Weak in: Cancer
Mahadasha Period: 7 Years.
Mars spends 45 days in each sign.
Remedies for a weak Mars in the Horoscope
- Praying on Tuesday to Mars or Mangala will help people to get rid of skin diseases, indebtedness or poverty.
- Defective eyesight can be restored by praying to Mars.
- Fasting for 21 days will help the ill effects of Mars.
- Wearing a red coral stone or Moonga stone on the ring finger will make Mars more powerful
- Doing Mangala Shanti Puja will help to overcome the ill effects of weak Mars.