Mars is a graha, a planetary force in Astrology. Astrology or Jyotish is the sacred science of Time in Sanatan dharma. We learn Jyotish to be in sync with Time itself. Mars, the red planet, indicates the energy of pure passion. He is the drive, the motivation, the inspiration which powers our actions. He can be malefic or benefic for a horoscope depending on the ascendant sign. He is a strong benefic for ascendant signs Aries, Scorpio, Cancer and Leo. He is exalted in the Capricorn sign and debilitated in the Cancer sign. He is a Kroor, cruel planet, so his mode of operation is aways harsh. His gaze indicates his interests and his nature of functioning.
Mars generally works well with all the other planets except Saturn. Mars with Saturn is a typical energy which tends towards the inauspicious. And sometimes, depending on the individual horoscope, Mars is unable to give sensible results with Mercury.
With this brief background, let’s analyse his position in every house of the horoscope. And also determine the remedies/ behavioural changes which can balance out or enhance his energies.
Mars in the 1st house is generally beneficial unless debilitated or associated with other malefics, especially Saturn.
You are honest, generally happy and successful in life, more so after 28yrs of age. Professions and businesses connected with the government or the military will give more gains. You have sufficient mental and physical strength to overcome any situation in life.
Some points where you should be careful about are, – Be careful of your speech, do not speak ill of others or lie or unnecessarily boast about your abilities. Also never accept anything ‘free’ from others, there will be very high hidden costs to pay later. And trust others only to an extent, always keep your important information secret.
Mars in the 2nd house gives generally auspicious results. You will always be respected in your family. Possibly you are the oldest child in the family, and in any case, your siblings will look up to you. Your wealth will increase after getting married. Your spouse and in-laws will be supportive.
But if this Mars is debilitated or spoilt by Saturn, then you will cause distress to your family. You will not honor your own promises and your family will eventually stop trusting you.
A behavioural change here is to treat every family member with proper respect, do not boss them around. Try to give some food/ water as charity/Daana at pilgrimage places or at the temple of your family deity/ Kuldevata. This will help you gain and retain wealth.
Mars in the 3rd house grants courage to handle all situations in life. You will have several siblings/ cousins in the family, the extended family etc. But it is likely that they might try to use your resources for their gain, causing problems for you later. Your in-laws too can try to use your energy for their benefit.
A remedy would be to try to be modest. Always keep your secrets to yourself. Especially do not boast about your achievements in life or talk too much about your assets. One point which you should remember is, to save and invest your resources sensibly. Make sure that you get reasonable returns. Do not keep giving to others, also ensure that they return what they take. This is to ensure that you have enough money, property etc for when you get old.
Mars in the 4th house is not comfortable. It is the natural house of the Moon and carries the energies of the Cancer sign. And Mars is debilitated in Cancer. Thus he often causes emotional turbulence, temper, anger and rage issues. Over attachment to the mother and excessive dependance on her opinions can lead to problems. Do not mistreat the women in your life. And do not get too attached to your siblings, as they may eventually cause stress.
One remedy for these issues is to ensure that your ancestral properties are divided fairly between you and siblings. This will avoid legal issues later. Try to wear some silver ornaments which can help balance out some of these Martian energies.
Mars in the 5th house works exceptionally well. You are born in a respected well-off family. And after your birth, your family fortunes must have increased in some way. You will continue to get wealth and prosperity throughout your life. Your spouse and children will be a source of pride. Getting married and having children will bring even more prosperity.
But there is one point you should be careful about. You will be attracted to the opposite sex very early in life. Several romantic liaisons are possible in your youth. The marriage will be a love match after which you must remain loyal to your spouse. Try to maintain a good moral character. If you engage in extra marital affairs, it will be disastrous. Resulting in loss of wealth, mental peace and extreme restlessness.
Mars in the 6th house is not very comfortable yet he grants rough sort of a courage. You will overcome all issues in life. Despite all odds, you will display your courage and work hard for your success. You will take calculated risks and eventually gain power. Your chosen profession/ business will give you wealth. But if this Mars is afflicted by Saturn then the wife, mother, sisters can suffer.
One remedy for you is to channelise some of your energy in writing. Use a pen and paper to write something daily. Do puja of your Family deity/Kuldevata. If you do not know your family gods, then do pujas of Bhagwan Ganapati to remove obstacles from your life.
Mars in the 7th House performs very well. You will fulfil your ambitions, achieve success and live a good life. There will be adequate flow of money and resources. The family will be happy. Your spouse and children will be auspicious and support you.
However, if this Mars is spoilt by Saturn then the wife can become a source of trouble. And servants will be disloyal to you.
The best remedy to strengthen this Mars is to offer sweets made of ghee to the women in your family. Do daily puja of Bhagwan Vishnu and Devi Laxmi. If you can afford, buy small moortis of solid silver. They should be less than 2inch in size made of solid silver (not a hollowed out moorti). If you cannot afford this, then at least keep a small solid silver Devi Laxmi coin in your puja/ Dev ghar.
Mars in the 8th house generally gives unpleasant results. Your siblings, especially the younger brothers will either themselves suffer in some way or cause you suffering by their actions. One personal observation is that this Mars refuses to listen to the good advice given by his elders and seniors. And gets into trouble by his hotheadedness and arrogance.
One remedy is to always be aware of the profits and losses which you might accrue in life. If you think that there are going to be losses then use your common sense and act logically to reduce your losses. Do not be obstinate about this. And the best behavioural remedy is to have at least one meal in the kitchen. Try to sit cross legged on the kitchen floor if you can.
Mars in the 9th house performs very well. You will get support from everyone. Your Kuldevata will bless you with the auspicious karmic fruits of your past life.Your 28th year of life will be especially lucky. After this age, there is no looking back. You will get a good spouse, children, do good at profession etc and live a good life
One behavioural remedy is to remain on good terms with your siblings, especially the brothers and sisters-in-law. And do puja of your family deity sincerely to ensure continued prosperity. Offer charity/Daana of food/water at places of pilgrimage and at the temple of your family deity, this will bring you luck.
Mars in the 10th house is capable of granting significant and auspicious gains. The exception is if he is debilitated or retrograde or afflicted by Saturn. With this Mars, your family will benefit by your activities. Possibly, after your birth, your family’s wealth or social status would have increased. Your siblings will be good people. The family, as a whole will succeed together. You all will be recognised in society, have a positive reputation. Personally you will be bold and capable.
A simple remedy to energise your Mars. Do not sell your ancestral property and especially the ancestral gold unless you really have no option. And if you ever need to, first pray to your ancestors and apologise.
Mars in the 11th House is capable of giving good results. Generally you are inclined towards trade and business rather than working as a professional. If, in your chart, your Jupiter and Saturn are also well placed, then you will become a very prominent businessman. Family, spouse, children, siblings etc are all good, no major issues here.
There is only one suggestion, never sell any inherited ancestral property or ancestral gold. If you ever need to, first pray to your ancestors, tell them your genuine reason for selling the land. And always wear a red Tilak on your own forehead.
Mars in the 12th house can give some favourable results depending on the position of Jupiter in the chart. An additional point here is if Rahu is capable of giving auspicious results, then Mars will give exceptionally favourable results. There is courage in handling all unexpected situations. Gains from unexpected opportunities. Hints in dreams are possible. And profits from overseas or from import/export.
There is one typical activity for you. Whenever you go to some natural area, forest, sea shore etc leave a few boiled sweets or honey or sugar crystals as a offering to these nature deities.
The planets indicate energies available within you. Mars is your passion, your motivation. He is your competitive spirit and also your personal energy. Mars is the pran, the vital energy flowing in your astral body. And he is also the blood coursing in your veins. It is upto you to make use of these energies. So open your horoscope and note his position. We learn astrology to make the most of the potential we have with us. So choose to harness his energy in the most auspicious and favourable manner to achieve your desired success in life.
Dr. Tejaswini Arvind Patil
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