Nature of Mars

Mars, a powerful planet, can work out miracles for it’s devotees. It can protect it’s devotees from impending dangers and blood-related ailments. It is instrumental in the acquisition of landed properties, acquiring of status, affluence in profession/occupation. In Vedic astrology Mars is know as MANGAL, ANGARAKA and KUJA. These names in Sanskrit mean, “auspicious, burning coal, and the fair one”. Mars is malefic.He rules over the two sidereal signs of Aries (Mesh) and Scorpio (Vrishchik).

Like the Sun, Mars most powerful position is in the 10th House.His nature is PITTA, or fiery. His gem is red coral and his direction is south. He reaches full maturity at age 28.
Mars is further identified with the Kartikeya, the god of war. He is the son of the god Shiva. Mars is known as the protector of dharma.He is the Lord of “Mesha” and “Vrischika”. He stays 1 1/2 months in each Rasi taking 18 months to complete the cycle.

Mars is a masculine, dry, and fiery planet. It is said to be the commander-in-chief of the assembly of the nine planets.