MARS IN GENERAL: Mars the planet of energy and the Universal Lord, has
many effects to give depending on its placement especially up to 10 degrees
in each sign. The effects have to be seen with reference to the Lord of the
sign, Nakshatra in which it gets placed etc. Though the totality of the horoscope needs to be considered, here the effects of Mars up to 10 degrees only shall
be considered.
Mars
in each house and each sign gives different results, but the extent of each
sign/house is up to 30 degrees. But, the effects of Mars in each sign up to 10
degrees shall be discussed.
Mars, precedes Jupiter in the heavens and performs its course in one year (to be
more precise three hundred twenty-two days and 8 hours). Mars is a hot, dry,
fiery, nocturnal and violent planet.
The
exaltation point for Mars is 28 degrees in Capricorn (sign of Saturn). It rules
over two signs i.e. Aries and Scorpio, Mars, when nearer to earth, frequent
murders and atrocities are indicated. Retrograde Mars gives rise to more
robberies and other calamities.
With
regard to individuals, the true Martial type gives a strong, well-set bony,
lean and muscular body, Rudy complexion and sharp eyes, and violent
countenance – most of the persons in police /army /military have strong Mars.
An unaffiliated Mars gives the native quick mental energy and extraordinary muscular strength – the native is ambitious and achieves his ambition. But,
afflicted Mars made the native reckless, lavish, criminal, thief, perverted in
sexual life etc.
Mars
in Aries up to 10 degrees
Mars
is in its own sign but in the Nakshatra of Ketu i.e. Aswini. Such natives, depending on becoming Doctors including dental surgeons chemical engineers, Ayurveda Doctors
etc. attain high degrees in mathematics and engineering, especially up to 3.20
degrees. But Mars in 3.20 to 6.40 degrees changes and poverty/ childlessness is
indicated. The natives have Mars from 6.40 to 10 degrees, especially with the aspect of the Sun gives the natives health, wealth, and a happy married
life.
Mars,
a natural malefic, placed in Aswini creates more heat and the power will be
used depending on the association/ aspect of the benefic/ malefic planet.
With
Sagittarius rising, Sri Swami Vivekananda had Mars in Aries (7.46 degrees). But
for the aspect of Jupiter, his tremendous energy (aggressive influence) might
not have been directed in a spiritual channel. Another notable person of his
time Sir Ashotosh Mukherjee had Mars in Aries (2.39 degrees) and Chandramangla and Gajkesari yoga accounted for his bull-dog expressions.
Mars
in Taurus up to 10 degrees
Mars
in the sign of Venus but in the Nakshatra of the sun Kritika. Accordingly, results have to be deduced from Mars. Venus and Sun. the native is social,
generous, and hospitable but may suffer from eye trouble, throat trouble and
such natives especially born – 03.20 degrees. Mars in Taurus from 3.20 degrees
to 6.40 degrees gives the native benefit from Govt. Jewellery etc. and will
have a smooth profession. Success to such natives comes after marriage. Mars
from 6.40 to 10.00 degrees in Taurus gives a soft body, maximum enjoyment in
life, earning from sales of medicine and explosives. The beneficial aspect on Mars
in this segment may give two wives. In the case of a notable person Augustus
Caesar, Mars was in Taurus (9.25) degrees and the 7th Lord gave two marriages.
Mars
in Gemini up to 10 degrees
Mars
is in the sign of Mercury but in the Nakshatra of Mrigsara (00.00 to 6.40) and
then in Ardra (ruled by Rahu – 6.40 to 10.00 degrees). See the blending of
planets and Nakshatras i.e. Mercury, Mars, and Rahu. With Mars up to 3.20 degrees
in Gemini, the native may have moderate income and be an orator with a musical
voice. Shy but devoted to mother Mars in Gemini from 3.20 to 6.40 degrees gives a happy married life but suffers from paternal grief and also from frequent
illness of wife. Throat trouble is also indicated. However Mars in Gemini from
6.40 to 10.00 degrees makes the native fond of poetry and also wager to live in
foreign countries. Sickness of a wife is also indicated. The notable person Sri
Thyagaraj had Mars in Gemini (4.9 degrees) and was stated to be short-tempered in young life and was known to be great Musicians. Intellectual aristocracy,
had Mars in Gemini just at 1.36 degrees.
Mars
in Cancer up to 10 degrees
Mars
in Cancer (ruler- the Moon) rises in Pushya Nakshatra (ruled by Saturn) and also
in Ashlesha (6.40 to 10.00 degrees). For Mars in Cancer up to 10.00 degrees,
results have to be taken from Mars, the Moon Saturn, and Mercury. Mars in Cancer
up to 3.20 degrees produces men with a philosophical mind, interested in geology/
mineralogy/ metaphysics – some of such people settle in a foreign land with Mars
from 3.20 to 6.40 degrees, medical expenses on mother, disappointment in love
affairs especially up to 25 years of age and love marriage at about 27 years.
Interrupted education is also indicated. Persons born with Mars in Cancer from
6.40 to 10.00 degrees should be careful from injuries on the head, especially by
iron and steel. Drug peddlers smugglers, thieves including persons
borrowing money with the intention of not returning are under the influence
of Mars in this segment. Karl Marx had Mars in Cancer just at 0.58 degrees.
Mars
in Leo up to 10 degrees
Mars
in the friendly sign Leo ruled by the Sun falls in Magha Nakshtra ruled by Ketu
and also in Poorvaphalguni ruled by Venus. Mars in Leo up to 3.20 degrees is
capable of giving a high degree of intelligence and high Govt position but may
not enjoy married life happily. The native may suffer from acute jaundice or
asthma. With Mars from 3.20 to 6.40 degrees, the native has to be careful from poison due to worn medicine. Litigation is also indicated. Employment in
defense or police department is indicated, as well as as an engineer/mechanic and
some of such persons will be wealthy holding even Ministership if Mars is in
Leo from 6.40 to 10.00 degrees. The known person Chittaranjan Das had Mars in
Leo at 3.14 degrees – Lagna (Scorpio) Lord Mars in the 10th house gets a deified
position. The blending of Mars and Venus influences gave a sound body and a sound
mind.
Mars
in Virgo up to 10 degrees
Mars
in Hasta (Virgo) influences the natives from Mars, the moon, and
Mercury. The native may have a Government Job and may rise to a middle-level position after problems for piles also indicated especially when Mars is
rising between 3.20 to 6.40 degrees. This Mars in 6.40 to 10.000 degrees takes
the native to printing and typing works. May also suffer from Asthma or
paralysis.
Further,
Mars (3.20 to 6.40 degrees) makes the natives good office managers, accountants,
cashiers, and trusted employees. Mars (6.40 to 10.00 degrees) produces authors
and lawyers (especially on the criminal side). Like to travel by air or by sea.
Strange love affairs are indicated at the ages of 26 and 29 and some of them
may take to drinks. To be careful from scandals.
Mars
in Libra up to 10 degrees
With
Mars in Libra, results will have to be deduced from Mars, Venus, and Rahu
(Nakshtra-wise Chitra is ruled by Mars and Swati is ruled by Rahu). Native may be prone to gastro-enteritis, hernia, etc., the native, with Mars (up to 6.40
degrees) gets moderate wealth but is capable of destroying inherited property
on account of association of some mean women or wrong company. With a medium type
of education, the native may not rise to a high level, salesmen, and clerks are
seen in this segment of Mars. With Mars (6.40 to 10.00 degrees), the
expenditure of the native may exceed his income. Overall unhappy existence,
regard for none, suffering much grief on account of women, etc. are indicated.
Natives with Mars in Libra must be careful in their conduct. Defect in the body is
also indicated. Abraham Lincoln had Mars in Libra at 5.46 degrees. Mars aspecting
4th house had a role in his assignation.
Mars
in Scorpio up to 10 degrees
Mars
in Scorpio would be in Visakha up to 3.20 and in Anuradha ruled
by Saturn up to 10 degrees. Results have thus to be taken from Mars, (Scorpio
is owned by Mars), Jupiter and Saturn. With interrupted education, miseries up
to the age of 30 or so when Mars is up to 3.20 degrees, with Mars in Scorpio up
to 6.40 degrees, depending on the position of Saturn and The Sun, the native may be
a liar and capable of committing all sorts of sins and suffer from mental
imbalance. Such natives were either artisans or metallurgists and connected
professions. Mars up to 10 degrees take the native to the business of leather goods or pottery, security services (body-guard) of VIPs who may discard him in
old age. Among the notable persons, Sri Narasimha Bharati had
Mars in Scorpio at 6.55 degrees (Libra Lagna) and might have contributed to
assuming a position of public authority in matters of spiritualism and religion.
Mars
in Saggitarius up to 10 degrees
Mars
up to 10 degrees would be under the influence of Ketu (Mula Nakshatra), Ketu is kin to Mars. A self-made man – well known in business circles, independent in
thinking (not to remain in a subordinate position). Such natives have to be
careful about accidents, especially at the age of 35/36. Rather even in early
childhood, such natives have to be careful about accidents, especially at the age
of 35/36. rather even in early childhood, such natives can receive
severe burn injuries at the age of 6/7.
Mars
in Capricorn up to 10 degrees.
This
position of Mars falls in the sign of Saturn but in the Nakshtra Uttara Ashada
ruled by the Sun. the native may connected with machines, industry and
education may be obstructed for one reason or the other. Normally father's
trade will suit the native in case Mars is upto 3.20 degrees. Mars in this
segment upto 6.40 degrees gives long life and also inherited property and Mars
upto 10 degrees in Capricorn also gives fixed religious ideas, inclination for
occult study and also capacity for intensive reading. Some of the natives with
this position of Mars also become king or equal to them i.e. the present day
Prime Ministers/President. Emperor Nero had Mars in Capricorn at 1.2 degrees
with Rahu and Venus (Lagna Saggitarius).
Mars
in Aquarius is up to 10 degrees.
Mars
in this sign of Saturn would be influenced by Mars itself and also by Rahu
(Dhanishta is owned by Mars and Satbhisha is owned by Rahu). With Mars up to 3.20 degrees, the native gets a long life of up to 76 years or so but frequent
sickness cannot be ruled out. Natives are normally intelligent and Mars in 3.20
to 6.40 degrees gives good luck, health, and happiness. Some of the natives
neglect their families up to the age of 35 or so and then ratify. The enmity between father and son is also indicated. Natives with Mars from 6.40 to 10
degrees have to be careful from bad people surrounding them. If away from bad
company, the native will have good character and will be respected. He would
be a generous fellow and devoted towards relatives and friends. Some of the persons
with Mars in this segment up to 6.40 degrees have turned out to be
astrologers/astronomers. They love music and cultivate the society of actors
and actresses.
Mars
in Pisces up to 10 degrees
Mars
in this segment shall be governed by Jupiter and Saturn. Uttar-bhadrapad falls
in the domain of Saturn. With Mars up to 3.20 degrees, the native may be
involved in works connected with metal or mechanical engineering, building
construction work, and even in the sale of meat (including the export of meat products).
Unless Mars is not afflicted, the native earns good wealth and lives happily.
But a Mars up to 6.40 degrees makes the natives wander in distant lands
(foreign countries). Loss of money through deceit is also indicated and some of
the natives may be discarded by his family. Even the position of Mars in this
segment up to 10 degrees is not good. Suffering sorrows on various accounts and
selfish dispositions are indicated. Does not respect elders. Such a native in
general also likes music, singing, and running after mysterious things. The
Great Sri Adi Shankaracharya had Mars in Pisces at 3.36
degrees.
From
the above discussion, it is abundantly clear that Mars up to 10 degrees in any
sign gives different results. It will also be apt to say that different results are indicated when Mars is in its sign or in Mool-trikona sign.
Mars has his Mool-trikona in the Aries up to 18 degrees.
Similarly, the effects of Mars in its exaltation sign would be different as
against its debilitated position. The Sun is exalted in Aries (Sign of Mars) at
10 degrees. Mars is representative of the Commander-in-chief (Senapati) in the planetary cabinet.
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