Mars is a personal planet, which means that its energy is reflected in your public persona. Mars was the god of war in ancient mythology, and the planet represents our drive (yes, even sex drive), ambition, passion, and energy in astrology.
What does the astrological sign of Mars mean?
The position of Mars, the planet of action, energy, and sex, can provide information about your sexuality, energy, the cravings that light you up inside and how you act to realize them, and how you deal with and express anger and aggression.
What role does Mars have in astrology?
Mars, with fire as its element, is a masculine planet in Vedic astrology, denoting strength and dominance.
Courage, passion, energy, youth, vigor, dynamism, confidence, initiation, invention, and originality are all associated with the good effect of this fiery planet.
Arrogance, ego, rage, stubbornness, selfish disposition, and recklessness are all negative traits associated with it.
Depending on its position in the horoscope, Mars can be both benefic and malefic. It can assist in overcoming obstacles, defeating competitors, and defeating adversaries. However, its energy can also be self-destructive, producing hurt, injury, wounds, accidents, and an overabundance of sexual desire in the native.
A well-placed Mars in the horoscope can be really beneficial because it transforms the person into a holy fighter. Such a person usually has high moral ideals and is a justice-seeking spirit who is driven by ambition and bravery. They have a strong handle on their aggressive inclinations and know how to employ them effectively.
Mars in the Ascendant is usually appealing and makes people appear younger than they are. Such a person is usually well-versed in administration and leadership.
An afflicted Mars, on the other hand, can make a person scared and timid, and if Mars is too powerful in the chart, it can make a person violent and prone to self-destructive anger.
A person who has been afflicted by Mars may become unmotivated. A person like this may find it difficult to direct their energies in the proper direction.
They may also experience fatigue, muscular weakness, inflammation, headaches, high fevers, and other symptoms.
Overall, Martians are irritable, enjoy expressing themselves and winning arguments, and are very intelligent and technically proficient.
Mars’ position is important in horoscope matching in Vedic astrology since it generates Mangal Dosha.