Mars

Mars is the planet of raw energy, courage, and drive. It rules your ambition, passions, and how you assert yourself. In Vedic tradition, Mars is the commander-in-chief of the planetary cabinet. A strong Mars gives fearless determination; a weak or afflicted Mars can manifest as anger, accidents, or scattered energy.

Nature and qualities

• Nature: Malefic
• Day: Tuesday
• Gemstone: Red Coral
• Deity: Mangala / Kartikeya
• Guna: Tamas
• Element: Fire

Strengths and challenges

Strength: Courage, determination, physical energy, leadership

Weakness: Anger, impulsiveness, conflict, aggression

Career indications

Military, Sports, Surgery, Engineering, Fire service.

“I act with courage and direct my fire with purpose.”