Mars in Astrology

Function of Mars on different Ascendants
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This is a difficult concept but again so easy if we do not consider certain values as rules and restrictions. The 10th house is the house of action or Karma. While the 9th house depicts which are the possibilities and where destiny fails and limitations restrict, the 10th house is the seat of our dream that we try to fulfill in order to achieve our status in life. It is the strength of a Kendra that pushes us forward through career, a mode of earning material gain. How much this effort fructify, is then taken on by the next house the 11th house. The perfect balance in the potential of the 9th, 10th and 11th house is the real essence that brings maximum gain if other astrological conditions are not absolutely dethroning. The karakas(cause) of this house are Mercury, Jupiter, Sun and Saturn. A loaded 10th house definitely indicates a full functional and active life in respect to career and status. Malefics do very well here and a troublesome energy like that of Rahu can mean progress in career for the person. When I say that malefics do well here, the functional duty of the malefics have to be taken into consideration. Let us take the functional status of the malefic Mars.

For Aries Lagna, Mars is the owner of the 1st House and the 8th house. The 8th house is an inauspicious House but as the Ascendant is a strong and powerful, the effects of it will be predominant in Mars thus rendering it benefic. However it must be free of other malefic aspects.

For Taurus Lagna, Mars is the lord of the 12th and 7th House. As a malefic and lord of Kendra, Mars will give good/moderate result provided it is not afflicted. Mars is a fiery planet and any kind of affliction can ignite the malefic qualities and cause aggression and turmoil in the person's life. If there are other planets in the vicinity, they will not remain absolutely calm either.

For Gemini Lagna, Mars is the lord of the 6th and 11th house. Mars is not a benefic planet here but as the lord of both Upachaya Houses, can give great shape to all hopes and dreams with time and patience. The 11th house is the house of hopes and dreams and gains of all kind, a well placed Mars strong and healthy holds a lot of promise.

For Cancer Lagna, Mars is the lord of the 5th and 10th house. Mars here is the owner of two powerful houses and is termed as a Yoga Karaka. If Mars is well placed, and well aspected there is great possibility for the person. However Moon should also be un- afflicted and strong for this signature to give the best result. Slightest affliction to this planet has the power to turn life absolutely topsy-turvy with destruction of mind control'.

For Leo Lagna, Mars is the lord of the 4th and 9th house. Mars here is the owner of two powerful houses and is termed as a Yoga Karaka. In Mars's Dasa or Main period there may be great gains in terms of wealth and fame. There is great possibilities hidden behind Mars and it is most important to have this planet clean and clear of all negativity and Lagna lord Sun also. A well harmonized Mars has the potential to help the person to leap out of all battle grounds, victorious and radiant.

For Virgo Lagna, Mars is the lord of the 3rd and 8th house. Mars here is malefic. If Mars is strong and un-afflicted, it can give long life. The overall result for this lagna modifies to a large degree if there is the benefic aspect of Jupiter on Mars.

For Libra Lagna, Mars is the lord of the 2nd and 7th house. Mars here is the owner of one malefic house and one benefic house. The 2nd is a malefic house, but an astrologer can never relinquish this house that governs, speech, conserved wealth and general family happiness among other things. The 7th is a Kendra hence a powerful position and Mars becomes a powerhouse for this Lagna. A strong and well placed Mars gives good result, in terms of money, efforts among others. Vitality is a great boon as well, a harmonic connection between the Ascendant lord Venus and Mars generally defines a happy, content and passionate man- woman relationship.

For Scorpio Lagna, Mars is the lord of the Ascendant and the 6th house. As the Ascendant house lord its energy is most benefic and as the 6th house lord it increases the fighting spirit and capacity. A well harmonized Mars and under benefic aspect makes the Scorpio Ascendant people get ahead of all others. For a Scorpio Ascendant a well placed Mars gives very strong physical passion subdued and hidden. A man  woman relationship can thrive and gain heights of ecstasy very private and full of surprises.

For Sagittarius Lagna, Mars is the lord of the 5th and 12th house. 5th is a kona house and hence Mars becomes a benefic energy and as the 12th house lord it is not so benefic unless under the aspect of a benefic or the 12th house is under a benefic aspect. But the scope of great achievements during the Mars Main period or Dasa can be quite beyond expectation. In such a horoscope, the power of Sun and Jupiter are also very important factors governing the growth factor.

For Capricorn Lagna, Mars is the lord of the 4th and 11th house. 4th is a kendra house and hence Mars becomes a benefic energy and as the 11th house lord it is not so benefic. But the 11th house is the house that governs our hopes and dreams; our potential in respect to earning- some would say that for this lagna, Mars will give mixed result, with the perfect connection between Ascendant lord Saturn and Mars, I find it gives excellent result. The Ascendant being its sign of exaltation, can make Mars a great power, slow and steady when harmonized and under benefic aspect.

For Aquarius Lagna, Mars is the lord of the 3rd and 10th house. 10th is a kendra house and hence Mars becomes a benefic energy and as the 3rd house lord it is not so benefic. For this lagna, Mars will give mixed result. But the Ascendant lord being Saturn, can make Mars a great steady power and when harmonized and under benefic aspect can mean great success.

For Pisces Lagna, Mars is the lord of the 2nd and 9th house. 9th is a kona house and hence Mars becomes a benefic energy and may bless the person with wealth and a religious mind also. For this Lagna if Mars is weak or under malefic aspect can cause great loss of wealth and family unhappiness.

Mars energy is very important and when under benefic aspect it can mean a fine impetus. Mars drives our action in a way it is responsible for the Karma that we do in a life time. The 10th house directly relates to this. The better we understand our Martian energy, the greater is our scope for putting speed and energy into our life's achievement our mission. Hence, a solid Mars all unaffiliated planet in the 10th will give the person a strong direction, mission, or life purpose to follow. This is the reason it is believed that this house does well, when loaded...

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The Effects of Mars in Different Houses
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The planet Mars if prominent and well placed in a chart gives a strong and energetic personality, endurance and self confidence, generosity and a resourceful nature. When badly placed, it can give a predisposition to accidents, inflammatory ailments, violent and excessively emotional nature, litigation among other things, and a tendency to be rash.

Mars rules Tuesday, the zodiac sign Aries and Scorpio, shades of red and orange and is a hot, fiery, and masculine planet. Its stone is red coral.

Following are the effects of Mars in different houses.

Mars in the first house: If well placed it gives the person a youthful appearance, courage, and a strong willed and ambitious nature. There may also be a scar on the body part ruled by Mars. The person will be athletic and muscular; many police officers are found with a strong Mars in ascendant or 10^th house. It gives the person great stamina and energy, and the ability to be very successful.

If afflicted it can give head injuries, mental break downs and a tendency to get into brawls. Unless Mars is strong or in its own sign it can affect longevity. It also affects matrimonial happiness.

Mars in the second house: It gives wealth through legacies and marrying into an affluent family when well placed, wealth and a materialistic streak. This is a good placement for success and gains from metal or manufactured goods which use metal. It also gives foreign residence. People with this placement do better when self employed than when they are working for someone else.

When afflicted it gives eye and ear trouble, losses by theft, fraud and disharmony in family life.

Mars in the third house: When well placed, this position gives intelligence, money and endurance and younger brothers but relationship with them may be fiery. If not well placed it can give fractures and tensions with mother- it also gives broken education, accidents while traveling and suicidal tendencies. Such people can do well in work related to the public or media because of good debating skills, but they can also become argumentative if the planet is badly placed.

Mars in the fourth house: If well placed it gives a lot of property and a flair for math, science and technology` along with the possibility of foreign residence. Over all however it is not a good position to have as it affects home life adversely and causes illness to children. There is a likelihood of stomach and chest ailments and property losses through fire, theft, fraud and quarrels. There will also be a tendency for extra-marital affairs. If afflicted by Saturn, Rahu or Ketu, this placement can cause a sudden and unnatural death.

Mars in the fifth house: Unless well placed this position can cause loss of first child, and financial losses, private organ and stomach ailments like ulcers and an aggressive sexual nature. If Mars is badly placed it can give many extra marital affairs and illegitimate children, and losses by speculative ventures.

When well placed it gives success and athletic ability-such people are fond of children and good teachers and mentors. A strong combination gives success with sculpting, architectural work and anything that requires use of metal.

Mars in the sixth house: It is a strong placement for Mars and gives success against ill wishers, good digestive abilities, unexpected financial gains, and fame. There may be some inflammatory infections and stress to maternal relatives. It gives gains from engineering and technology driven careers.

If afflicted it can give death through surgery gone wrong, losses, unexpected trouble, hurts and losses through animals.

Mars in the seventh house: When ill placed this creates troubles in married life and personal relationships and gives losses through business partnerships, humiliation on account of the opposite sex and danger of contracting sexually transmitted diseases. This position affects relationship with father adversely and affects health and wealth, giving an aggressive and easy to anger partner.

In female charts this placement can give sudden death or severe accident for husband. Horoscopes have to usually be matched for people with this placement in their chart. When well placed it gives gains from cooperative ventures, but still more than one serious relationship.

Mars in the eight house: Mars in the 8^th unless in its own house or exalted is not considered auspicious. It gives inflammatory diseases, sudden accidents and death, debts and mental distress and legal troubles.

Mars in the ninth house: If well placed it makes the person a pioneer, a philosopher, a traveler and a supporter of higher learning and initiatives for bettering the lives of humanity. Such people can make good social activists and lawyers as well as leaders who can inspire others to follow their path. When badly placed it can make the person narrow minded, fanatical and annoying to others. It can give litigations, trouble while traveling and disruption of personal life. It can give premature death of younger brother and inharmonious relations with him.

Mars in the tenth house: When well placed it’s a powerful position and gives tremendous gains through business, politics and technical/medicine/hardware/real estate/ oriented businesses and careers. It gives great leadership qualities but affects relationship with father. Gains from fire, copper, and metal are indicated; armed forces is a good career option for people with this placement.

If afflicted this placement can make the person radical and affects career and academics adversely. There may be a desire to use unfair means to achieve success, and a bad reputation and sudden fall from the top will be the outcome as a result.

Mars in the eleventh house: It gives wealth but affects children adversely. It makes the person move in high circles and gives influential friends-gains from metal, land and business related to these two especially, apart from other gains. The number of friends is limited and if afflicted, friends may cause major losses and injury by betraying the person.

Mars in the twelfth house: This gives a difficult childhood, injuries and troubles to the body part indicated by the sign Mars is in. It makes the person intense, and prone to feeling unappreciated and thus depressed as a consequence. A badly placed Mars here can cause injury and bad reputation along with long hospitalization and legal troubles. Such people will be secretive, will have secret liaisons and will be loners most of the time.