Mars in Vedic astrology
Mars — strength, courage, siblings, land.
Mars is the kāraka — the natural significator — of strength, courage, siblings, land. It is a natural malefic, ruling Aries and Scorpio, exalted in Capricorn and debilitated in Cancer.
Mars at a glance
- Signifies (kāraka)
- strength, courage, siblings, land
- Nature
- Natural malefic
- Owns (Swakṣetra)
- Aries, Scorpio
- Exalted in
- Capricorn
- Debilitated in
- Cancer
- Gemstone
- Red Coral (Moonga)
- Metal
- Gold or copper
- Day
- Tuesday
- Deity
- Hanuman / Kartikeya / Narasimha
Traditional remedies for Mars
When Mars needs strengthening, the classical dāna (offerings) are masoor (red lentil), red coral, copper, jaggery, and its deity is Hanuman / Kartikeya / Narasimha.
Traditional cultural guidance only — never medical, financial or guaranteed advice. A gemstone in particular should match your own chart before it is worn.
Where is Mars in your chart?
Mars's domain shifts entirely with the sign and house it holds and its dignity. Kundaly computes its exact placement and strength from your birth details and reads it in context.
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