All About the Fierce Planet Mars

January 21,2026 | Added by: Astro Editorial Team

Nature of the Mars

Mars is the action planet of the zodiac sign. Saturn is the Karmic Planet, in Mars gives action in the work or karma. In a male kundli Mars should be strong. So, Mars is also called the red planet. Mars is very quick and impatient by nature, fiery, does not disappoint, energetic, passion for adventure, have strong determination. Mars signifies military, defence, sports, chemicals, male sexuality, aggression, quarrel, fight, angry, impatient. If Mars placed in 1st house or aspect to 1st house or Lagna or Lagna Lord then that male has big penis with great sexual desire. Especially this

thing seen in case of manglik male native kundli.

Mars people always like to take charge and get after you want in bed. you don't mind being a little dominant and a little playful, if Mars is in beneficial position in the kundli.

Some sages told, Mars is just like same as Lord Skanda or Kartikeya, son of Lord Shiva. Mars is impatient, speaks with the power and confident expression of the individual. Mars rules our sexuality and sexual energy, and governs weapons, accidents, and surgery.

Importance of the Mars

Mars rules two houses among 12th houses, these are Vrischik(Scorpio) and Mesh(Aries). Aries house is it’s Mool Trikon Sthan. The 1st house of Aries and 8th house Vrischik both are the houses of Mars as per Kalpurush Kundli.

Mars gets exalted in the 10th house or Capricorn Sign and debilitated in 4th house Cancer Sign. Mars is a malefic planet, Mars is debilitated in 4th house, but in Cancer ascendant it gives very good result if Moon is beneficial in the native’s kundli.

Sun, Moon and Jupiter are his friends, whereas Mercury is the enemy and Ketu, Rahu, Saturn are neutral to him. Mars is a very fierce planet, but gives beneficial result in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th, 7th, 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th houses. Aries sign is the “Mooltrikon Sthan” of Mars. Mars signifies, younger brothers, land and property and victory over the enemies. If Mars placed in 6th house, native will victory over enemies give extraordinary energy to fight against obstacle in life. Mars is also significator of wealth and money. Mars acts on the extremes level, sometime it is soft like a wax or sometime it is very harsh like a stone.

When Mars Raised Manglik Dosha

Mars represent a dosha yoga called “Manglik Dosha”. It is formed only by the placement of Mars planet in the horscope. If it is placed in 1st, 4th, 7th, 8th and 12th house then this yoga formed. The presence of Mars in Lagna gives bad temper; very impatient, if it is placed in 2nd house, good relation will not be within the native’s family and relatives. Manglik Doisha is not good for married life only. Otherwise in case of wealth, health it is good. Sometimes native will use bad and abuse languages and have a quarrelsome nature. Mars has 3 aspects such as 4th, 7th and 8th aspects.

If it is placed in the 7th house makes the native incapable of efficiently handling the married life. The presence of Mars in the 8th house makes the native lose his/her spouse earlier, and finally Mars in the 12th house or aspect it makes the native obsessed with bed pleasures.

A Benefic Mars can Change your Life

Every planet gives malefic and benefic effects as per the house and position as well as other beneficial planetary aspects. A benefic Mars offers, self-confidence, sharp wit, faculty of argumentation and adventurous spirit, strong determination, and good leadership qualities. Whereas, a weak and afflicted Mars makes the native lose temper quickly, fool hardy, quarrelsome nature and brutal, lier. Besides, a weak Mars makes the native a sexual misrepresent.

Mars Created Panch Mahapurush Rajyog

Mars also created a yog called “Ruchak Yog”. Ruchak Yog is one of the Panch Mahapurush Raj Yog. Panch Mahapurush Raj Yog is created by Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Mercury and Mars as per Brihad Parashar Hora Shastra. When Mars placed in Capricorn, Aries, Scorpio rashi in kendra bhav such as 1st, 4th, 7th, 10th houses alone Ruchak Yog formed. The native born in Ruchak Yoga is blessed with a strong physical build and bestowed by Maa Lakshmi.

The native will have multiple income, respect gurus, respect the religions, multiple houses and lands. Native will take care of the body. The native’s body exhibits a radiant energy. The native will be like a lion or elephant, spiritual nature and proficient in chanting and reciting mantras, such a native possesses a good character, The native will be successful, impresses everyone with the native’s well-sculpted, soft body and succeeds in dominating opponents.

In Ruchak Yog, the native’s enemies cannot stand in front of him/her. The native can easily challenge the obstacles and handle opponents bravely in the life. In this yog, the native will enjoy all kinds of pleasures and longevity in the life. Ruchak yog is good for male native for getting better beneficial results.

Mars Mahadasha

Mangal or Mangal Mahadasha means the Vimsottari Mahadasha period is 7 years. Mangal Mahadasha could be either benefic and malefic depending upon its strength, placements and position in the horoscope.

Mars or Mangal is one of the most potent and aggressive planets in Vedic Astrology. It is known to bring in loads of adverse effects and Mars Mahadasha is considered an inauspicious period in astrological terms. Mars dasha is almost same like Ketu dasha.

Mars gives good result in 10th, 9th and 6th houses.

There are so many good and beneficial results seen in the native’s life during the dasha or antardasha of Mars. Malefic results also provided because of its commanding nature and the absolute lack of perseverance and patience as per placement in the horoscope.

Frequent Asked Questions(FAQs)

According to astrology, a Karana constitutes half of a Tithi (lunar day). Fundamentally, a Karana signifies the angular difference between the Sun and the Moon. There are two Karanas within a single Tithi (or lunar day): one occupies the first half of the Tithi, and the other occupies the second half. In total, there are 11 Karanas, which influence an individual's temperament, destiny, and actions at the time of their birth. Of these 11 Karanas, some are considered auspicious, while others are deemed inauspicious. Consequently, any auspicious undertaking is performed during an auspicious Karana.

Karanas play a significant role in the science of astrology; they also assist in the calculation of Muhurtas (auspicious timings). A Karana corresponds to half the duration of a Tithi (lunar day).

Karanas play a major role in the creation of a Janma Kundali (birth chart). They determine an individual's temperament, fortune, and the success of their daily endeavors. There is a total of 11 types of Karanas; among them, some are classified as Chara (movable) Karanas, while others are known as Sthira (fixed) Karanas. Since two Karanas occur in a day daily, they appear a total of 2 x 30 = 60 times throughout the entire month.

There are a total of 11 Karanas; of these 11, some are Chara (movable) Karanas, and others are Sthira (fixed) Karanas.

Chara means movable; the Chara Karanas are Bava, Balava, Kaulava, Taitila, Gara, Vanija, and Vishti (Bhadra) Karanas.

The names of the Karanas are as follows: Bava, Balava, Kaulava, Taitila, Gara, Vanija, Vishti, Shakuni, Chatushpada, Naga, and Kimstughna.

Out of the total 11 Karanas, 7 are movable (Chara); their names are Bava, Balava, Kaulava, Taitila, Gara, Vanija, and Vishti. The 4 karanas are like Sthira (fixed) Karanas are Shakuni, Chatushpada, Naga, and Kimstughna.

The Vishti Karana is also referred to as the Bhadra Karana. It is the 7th Karana in the sequence. It is not considered an auspicious Karana because the nature of the Vishti Karana is Ugra (fierce or aggressive). The planetary lord of this Karana is Saturn, and its presiding deity is Yamraj.

Bhadra is the daughter of the Sun and the sister of Saturn. According to astrological belief, any task undertaken during the Bhadra Karana inevitably results in obstacles, delays, and struggles. Consequently, no auspicious activities or ceremonies are performed during the Bhadra Karana.

Yes, when a birth chart or Kundali is prepared, it is important to know the Karana under which the person was born.

There are seven Karanas which are very auspicious for any auspicious work. Those auspicious Karanas are Bava, Balava, Kaulava, Taitila, Gara, Vanija, and Kimstughna.

Karana is seen above the longitudes of the Sun and Moon. This is a very important part for finding any auspicious Muhurta. In Vedic Panchang, nothing is complete without Muhurta. That is why in the ancient times, there were great astrologers in the royal court. After preparing all this, they would present it before the king. The main role of Karana is to choose the right auspicious time for auspicious work and to determine the nature, efficiency and mental attitude of the person. Out of the total 11 Karanas, 7 are variable and 4 are fixed Karanas. Some of these are auspicious and some are inauspicious.

Vanija Karana is best for business and trade activities.

Any auspicious work done is done in Sthira Lagna, Sthira Karana. Sthira means fixed. Because Vedic astrology says that doing any auspicious work in Sthira Lagna and Karana gives long and good results. Taitila Karana is considered to be an auspicious and stable Karana of the calendar.

Taitila Karana is best for starting auspicious works, buying new property, taking charge and creative works. People born in this Karana are generally lucky, wealthy and intelligent. Every Karana has some merits and demerits. The nature of this Tatila Karana Jataka can be gentle as well as stubborn. Sometimes it becomes difficult to handle them.

Vishti Karana called Bhadra Karana. This is a malefic Karana which is totally avoid for any auspicious works like griha pravesh, marriage, new business opening, opening ceremony and so on.