Mars (Mangal) in Vedic Astrology

Mars (Mangal) is one of the nine grahas of Vedic astrology, ruling Aries, Scorpio, exalted in Capricorn 28°, with a 7-year Vimshottari mahadasha. Mars (Mangal) is the commander — energy, courage and drive. It signifies strength, willpower, ambition, younger siblings, land and property, competition, blood and muscles, and the warrior's spirit. It is the karaka of action and protection.

Significations (karakatva)

Mars (Mangal) is the commander — energy, courage and drive. It signifies strength, willpower, ambition, younger siblings, land and property, competition, blood and muscles, and the warrior's spirit. It is the karaka of action and protection.

When strong or well-placed

A strong Mars (exalted in Capricorn, own Aries/Scorpio, in the 10th) gives courage, discipline, stamina, leadership in action, technical skill and success in property, sport or the forces.

When weak or afflicted

A weak or ill-placed Mars can bring anger, impulsiveness, accidents, conflict, blood or muscle issues; afflicting the 7th/8th it forms Mangal (Manglik) dosha, affecting marriage timing and harmony.

Career & domains

Defence, police and military, engineering, surgery, sports and athletics, real estate and construction, and any field of courage, energy and technical skill.

Remedies

Recite the Hanuman Chalisa and the Mangal beej mantra on Tuesdays, donate red masoor lentils and jaggery, channel energy into disciplined exercise, and consciously master anger.

What does Mars (Mangal) signify in Vedic astrology?

Mars (Mangal) is the commander — energy, courage and drive. It signifies strength, willpower, ambition, younger siblings, land and property, competition, blood and muscles, and the warrior's spirit. It is the karaka of action and protection.

Which signs does Mars rule, and where is it exalted and debilitated?

Mars rules Aries, Scorpio. It is exalted in Capricorn 28° and debilitated in Cancer 28°, with moolatrikona in Aries 0°–12°.

How long is the Mars Mahadasha in Vimshottari dasha?

The Mars (Mangal) mahadasha lasts 7 years out of the 120-year Vimshottari cycle.

What is the gemstone and remedy for Mars?

The gemstone for Mars is Red Coral (Moonga). Recite the Hanuman Chalisa and the Mangal beej mantra on Tuesdays, donate red masoor lentils and jaggery, channel energy into disciplined exercise, and consciously master anger.