| Sanskrit name | Mangala |
|---|---|
| Signifies | drive, courage, energy, siblings, property, conflict |
| Own sign | Aries and Scorpio |
| Exalted in | Capricorn |
| Debilitated in | Cancer |
| Dasha length | 7 years |
What Mars governs
Mars signifies drive, courage, energy, siblings, property, conflict. Its strength is read from the sign it occupies, the house it sits in, the company it keeps and the aspects it receives — never from one factor alone.
The Mars dasha
In the Vimshottari system Mars runs for 7 years. It governs the nakshatras Mrigashira, Chitra, Dhanishta, so a Moon in any of those begins life inside a Mars period.
What does Mars signify in Vedic astrology?
Mars signifies drive, courage, energy, siblings, property, conflict. It is exalted in Capricorn and debilitated in Cancer, and runs a 7-year Vimshottari dasha.