| 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.
How to judge Mars in a kundli
Begin with house lordship from the actual Lagna, then read the house occupied by Mars. Add sign dignity, conjunctions, aspects and nakshatra. Own-sign or exalted placement can give a planet more capacity to produce its significations, while debilitation can require support or maturity; neither condition is a complete verdict by itself.
During a Mars Mahadasha or Antardasha, topics connected with its natal houses and significations tend to become more prominent. Outcomes still depend on the whole chart and on the interacting period lord. This is why a 7-year Mars Mahadasha cannot be described responsibly with one universal prediction.
Common questions
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.
Is Mars always beneficial or difficult?
No planet has one fixed result in every kundli. Mars must be judged by sign, house, lordship, dignity, conjunctions, aspects and the active dasha. The same planet can support one topic while demanding more work in another.