Mars

Mars - Kuja

In this blog, we will be delving into the properties of Mars.

English Name: Mars Sanksrit Name: Kuja Significance: Siblings Represents: Siblings, courage Nature: Malefic Colour: Deep red Stone: Coral Rulership: Aries and Scorpio Exaltation: Capricorn Debilitation: Cancer Dasha: 7 Ruling deity: Skanda

The significance of Mars is with respect to siblings and courage. The native’s relationship with their brothers and sisters including cousins, is reflected in Mars’ placement in the horoscope. It also represents courage. The native’s attitude towards problems and dangers – whether the native will be courageous enough to deal with issues in the physical level and the mental state of the native while dealing with pressures is depicted through Mars.

The native’s behaviour towards their siblings can be gauged through Mars. Whether the native is mentally able to withstand pressures and stress and continues to fight the various battles of life can be understood when the placement of Mars in the native's horoscope is studied.

By nature, Mars is a malefic or a cruel planet. He will generally not be beneficial to the people. However, if he is well-placed in the native’s horoscope, he can be beneficial. A malefic which is strong tends to do good and vice versa is also true.

The colour for Mars is deep red and the stone used to strengthen Mars is coral. Coral is normally set in gold and worn by people. However, it must be noted that stones of the correct carat must be used, otherwise the effects can be negative. Consult a knowledgeable astrologer who can study the native’s horoscope and based on the relative placement of planets and several other factors, and take an informed decision on the subject.

Mars rules both Aries and Scorpio. If Mars himself is placed in one of them, he tends to be strong. If any other planet is placed in Mars’ house, the relative strength of the planets must be gauged in conjunction with the relative strength of Mars.

Mars is exalted in Capricorn and debilitated in Cancer. The degree where Mars is placed needs to be examined to check whether he is deeply exalted or debilitated. Accordingly the degree of the effect can be predicted.

The dasha period for Mars is 7 years. This implies that the effect of Mars on the native during this period will be maximum. The native’s prospects during this period can be predicted with a fair degree of accuracy based on the properties of Mars.

We have stated that the ruling deity is Skanda. This information will be particularly useful when giving remedies.

Keep in mind the properties of Mars as well as other planets before making any sort of prediction.