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Mars (Mangal)

Malefic · Rules Aries and Scorpio · Gemstone: Red Coral (Moonga)

Key Facts

Sanskrit name
Mangal
Symbol
Nature
Malefic
Day
Tuesday
Rules
Aries, Scorpio
Exalted in
Capricorn
Debilitated in
Cancer
Gemstone
Red Coral (Moonga)

Significations

Mars (Mangal) represents your energy, courage, drive and capacity for action. Its core keywords are ambition, assertiveness, discipline and physical strength. As a karaka, it signifies siblings, land and property, competition and courage. In the body, it governs muscles, blood, marrow and the reproductive energy.

What Mars Rules

Mars rules Aries and Scorpio. It reaches its peak strength (exaltation) in Capricorn and its weakest point (debilitation) in Cancer.

When Mars is Strong

You act with courage and decisiveness, defend what is yours and excel in competition, sports, engineering or the forces.

When Mars is Weak

Haste, anger, conflict or accidents can set you back; channelling energy through discipline is essential.

Remedies for Mars

Mantra

Om Kraam Kreem Kraum Sah Bhaumaya Namah (and the Hanuman Chalisa)

Auspicious day

Tuesday

Deity

Lord Hanuman / Kartikeya

Donation (daan)

red lentils (masoor), jaggery and copper

Gemstone

Red Coral (Moonga)

Practice

recite the Hanuman Chalisa on Tuesdays and channel energy through exercise

Note: gemstones should only be worn after a proper chart analysis by a qualified astrologer.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Mars signify in Vedic astrology?

Mars (Mangal) signifies your energy, courage, drive and capacity for action. It is the karaka (significator) of siblings, land and property, competition and courage.

Which signs does Mars rule?

Mars rules Aries and Scorpio. It is exalted in Capricorn and debilitated in Cancer.

What happens when Mars is strong?

When Mars is strong, you act with courage and decisiveness, defend what is yours and excel in competition, sports, engineering or the forces.

What is the remedy for a weak Mars?

Remedies include the mantra "Om Kraam Kreem Kraum Sah Bhaumaya Namah (and the Hanuman Chalisa)", worship of Lord Hanuman / Kartikeya on Tuesday, donating red lentils (masoor), jaggery and copper, and wearing Red Coral (Moonga) after consulting an astrologer.

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