Mangala

    Mars

    Essential Information

    Nature: Malefic

    Element: Fire

    Rules Signs: Mesha, Vrishchika

    Exalted in: Makara

    Debilitated in: Karka

    About Mangala (Mars)

    Mangala represents energy, courage, passion, and conflict. It governs action, aggression, brothers, and physical strength.

    Mangala is the warrior planet, representing courage, physical strength, and determination. It governs our capacity for action, competition, and overcoming obstacles through sheer willpower.

    Effects & Influences

    Positive Effects

    • Energy
    • Courage
    • Passion
    • Aggression
    • Sports
    • Surgery
    • Military

    When Afflicted

    • Anger and aggression
    • Accidents and injuries
    • Conflicts with siblings

    Remedies & Strengthening

    • Recite Hanuman Chalisa
    • Donate red lentils on Tuesdays
    • Wear red coral
    • Fast on Tuesdays

    Physical & Spiritual Significance

    Physical Body Parts

    Blood, muscles, energy, head, forehead

    Day of the Week

    Tuesday (Mangalvar)

    Direction

    South

    Color

    Red, Scarlet