Grahas
Mangala — Mars in Vedic astrology
Mangala is Mars in Vedic astrology. It signifies energy, courage, siblings, land and the will to act. It rules Aries and Scorpio, is exalted in Capricorn (deepest at 28°) and debilitated in Cancer, and its Vimshottari mahadasha lasts 7 years.
| Signifies (karaka) | energy, courage, siblings, land and the will to act |
|---|---|
| Rules | Aries and Scorpio |
| Exaltation | Capricorn (deepest at 28°) |
| Debilitation | Cancer |
| Mahadasha | 7 years |
| Nakshatras ruled | Mrigashira, Chitra and Dhanishta |
| Friends | Sun, Moon and Jupiter |
| Neutral | Venus and Saturn |
| Enemies | Mercury |
| Day | Tuesday |
| Traditional gemstone | Red coral |
In the Vimshottari dasha the 7-year Mangala period is divided into nine antardashas, one for each graha, in the same order as the mahadashas themselves. Anyone whose birth Moon is in Mrigashira, Chitra or Dhanishta begins life in it.
A graha in its own or exalted sign is read as strong and able to deliver what it signifies; in its debilitation, as struggling to — though classical cancellation rules (neecha bhanga) can reverse a debilitation. Its natural friendships, from Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, decide how it fares in another graha's sign.
Questions
In which sign is Mangala exalted?
Capricorn (deepest at 28°). Its debilitation is the opposite sign, Cancer.
How long is the Mangala mahadasha?
7 years in the Vimshottari dasha system, out of a 120-year cycle.
Which nakshatras does Mangala rule?
Mrigashira, Chitra and Dhanishta — nine nakshatras (120°) apart, one in each third of the zodiac.
Which planets are friends of Mangala?
The Sun, the Moon and Jupiter. Neutral: Venus and Saturn. Enemies: Mercury. These are the natural (naisargika) relationships of Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra.
What does Mangala signify in Vedic astrology?
Energy, courage, siblings, land and the will to act.
In Plutto
Plutto places all nine grahas in your chart and tells you which one is running your life now. Background: Vedic astrology.
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