In Vedic astrology, Mars (Mangal) governs energy, courage, drive, siblings, land and property, discipline and conflict. Where it sits in your birth chart colours an entire area of life. Choose a house below to read how Mars behaves there — its strengths, its challenges, and the traditional remedies.
Exalted in: Capricorn
Debilitated in: Cancer
Own sign: Aries & Scorpio
Day: Tuesday
Gem: Red Coral (Moonga)
Mantra: Om Mangalaya Namah
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Mars in the 1st House
Self & Personality
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Mars in the 2nd House
Wealth & Family
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Mars in the 3rd House
Courage & Siblings
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Mars in the 4th House
Home & Mother
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Mars in the 5th House
Children & Intellect
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Mars in the 6th House
Health & Obstacles
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Mars in the 7th House
Marriage & Partnership
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Mars in the 8th House
Transformation & Longevity
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Mars in the 9th House
Fortune & Dharma
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Mars in the 10th House
Career & Status
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Mars in the 11th House
Gains & Networks
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Mars in the 12th House
Loss & Liberation
Remedies for Mars
- Recite the Hanuman Chalisa, especially on Tuesdays.
- Chant "Om Angarakaya Namah" 108 times on Tuesdays.
- Donate red lentils (masoor), jaggery or red cloth; avoid needless aggression.