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Mars (Mangala)
malefic • Fire • Masculine • Tamas
Warrior spirit, courage, protection
Overview
| Nature | malefic |
| Element | Fire |
| Gender | Masculine |
| Guna | Tamas |
| Caste | Kshatriya |
| Direction | South |
| Day of Week | 2 |
| Color | Red |
| Season | Hot summer |
| Chakra | Manipura/Muladhara |
| Ayurvedic Dosha | Pitta |
| Orbital Period | 687 days |
| Average Speed | 0.5° per day |
| Retrograde Cycle | Every 26 months for 80 days |
Significations & Karakas
Natural Karaka For
SiblingsEnergyCourageProperty
Significations
CourageSiblingsLandMilitaryBlood
Represents
EnergyWillpowerAction
Dignity & Strength
Planetary Relationships
Ruled Zodiac Signs
Ruled Nakshatras
Body & Health
| Body Parts | Blood, Muscles, Head, Genitals |
| Common Ailments | Fever, Blood disorders, Injuries, Accidents, Hemorrhoids |
| Ayurvedic Dosha | Pitta |
Gemstone & Remedies
| Gemstone | Red Coral |
| Alternative Gemstones | Carnelian, Bloodstone |
| Wearing Day | Tuesday |
| Wearing Finger | Ring finger |
| Minimum Carats | Min 5 carats |
| Metal | Gold/Copper |
Mantras & Sounds
| Beeja Mantra | Om Kram Kreem Kroum Sah Bhaumaya Namah |
| Gayatri Mantra | Om Angarakaya... |
| Simple Mantra | Om Mangalaya Namaha |
| Mantra Count | 10000 in 40 days |
Mythology & Deity
| Deity | Kartikeya |
| Associated Deities | Hanuman, Narasimha |
Story
Born from Shiva's sweat, warrior god, commander of armies
Symbolism
Warrior spirit, courage, protection
Spiritual Lesson
Channel aggression constructively, fight for dharma
Traits & Nature
When Strong
CourageousEnergeticAthleticProtective
When Weak
AngryViolentAccident-prone
Suitable Vocations
MilitaryPoliceSurgeryEngineeringSports
Dasha Period
| Mahadasha Period | 7 years |
| Dasha Sequence Position | #4 |
Muhurta (Auspicious Timing)
Favorable
MilitarySurgerySportsProperty
Unfavorable
MarriageDiplomacy