Mars is a hot planet and plays a very important role
in our horoscopes. It is the planet of action and
our capacity to project emotion - its nature is that
of a brave warrior, one who is also ruthless and rash
. A correct balance of Martian energy is most desirable
in all lives - but unfortunately, only a lucky few
possess this dynamic balance. Mars is the planet of
emotional excitability, which can become violent at
the slightest instigation. Mars is exalted in Capricorn
a sign owned by Saturn that depicts discipline, it
is quite evident that once Martian energy is harmonized
and made to act in a disciplined fashion it can be
a very powerful and auspicious force in our lives.
On the positive side, a strong Mars is necessary
to give us the energy, independence, will and self-confidence
to carry out our endeavors. Without this we would
have no real interest, passion or motivation to
carry out anything to an end and accomplish its
objective. On the negative side, the same aggression
brings about competition, argument and conflict
- which, if unchecked can lead to domination, violence,
injury and disaster .
Mars indicates premature death; as with loss of
partner, particularly so when Mars is afflicted
by "Kujadosha". This affliction of Mars in a chart
commonly makes the horoscope to be known as a Manglik
horoscope. It is caused by placement of Mars in
the 1st, 4th, 7th, 8th, 12th house of a natal chart.
There are of course conditions when this affliction
of "Kujadosha" is reduced.
These are:
- Mars in 1st House is in Aries
- Mars in 4th House is in Scorpio
- Mars in the 7th House is in Capricorn or Pisces
- Mars in the 8th House is in Cancer
- Mars in the 12th House is in Sagittarius\
Another very obvious means to cancellation of "Kuja
Dosha" or malefic effect of a Manglik horoscope is
that the person with such a horoscope marries another
with a similar affliction. Recourse to divinity, especially
to Lord Hanumaan is said to be an effective amour
against malefic effect of "Kuja Dosha". According
to certain schools of Vedic Astrology, the Sun and
Saturn positions in a horoscope along with Mars have
to be considered to determine the Manglik nature of
a horoscope.
