Mars-
Mars-In
Aries: Mars in Aries stands for challenge. It indicates a temper, a martial
spirit, and an element of cruelness. Frankness, logic, muscular development,
activity, energy, and recklessness are called to mind by Mars in Aries. This
placement suggests knocks, wounds and scars and such to the head.
In
Taurus: The stubborn nature of Mars is reinforced in Taurus because it is a
fixed sign. The independence of each is mutually reinforced. Mars in the sign of
the bull suggests a commanding personality, even bossy. And the sensuality of
Taurus is energized by the Martian fire. In itself, this is an indication for
aggressive speach.
In
Cancer: Mars occupies a watery sign in Cancer where his fiery nature is not
comfortable and where he is deemed to be debilitated. Mars becomes agitated here,
so to speak, for which reason the
fire and energy of Mars becomes destructive and angry. Brihat Jataka
mentions " wicked " for Mars in Cancer. The more negative side of Mars
becomes more prominent; in other words, the aggression, irritability, and
rashness.
This
placement is not good in terms of the maternal relationship. Depending on other
combinations, there could be separation from the mother or she could be quite
aggressive towards one.
In
Leo: Mars in Leo suggests independence because Leo is a sign of independence in
the first place and Mars is a planet which bows to none. An active, logical and
even rebellious role in politics is suggested.
A
combative nature and aggressive, imperial outlook is produced by this placement.
Ability in relation to firearms and ammunition would come naturally to a person
with Mars in Leo.
Classic
texts warn that Mars here is negative for children and that it produces stomach
troubles. This is because Mars is a malefic and Leo is the fifth sign, the fifth
being the place of children and the stomach. But one wants to judge these things
and find confirmation in relation to the houses and the chart in general, not
just by sign position.
In
Virgo: The classic texts opine that Mars gives skill in music and art here, just
as in the other sign of Mercury.
Again,
just as in the case of Mars in Gemini, placement in this sign gives a dimension
of rational thought which lends itself to science, mathemetics and engineering.
Mars here suggests a craftsman.
Saravali
deems that " Should Mars occupy Virgo the subject will not be ... very
valorous and will fear enemies very much " ( R. Santhanam, chapter 25, text
11 - 12 ). This makes astrological sense as the brave and fiery Mars finds
himself in a sign symbolized by a little girl. In other words, one's bravery and
boldness suffer. If Mars is strong in Virgo, however, the placement will give
skillfulness in fighting because Virgo is a sign of skillfulness.
In
Hindu Predictive, Dr. B.V.
Raman mention that Mars here makes one " pretentious and ceremonial minded
" ( P - 145 ).
In
Libra: Mars is back in an masculine sign where his aggressive side is heightened.
Libra, although a sign of balance, is also a sign where balance is easily
disturbed. So here the Martian anger is easily provoked and disproportionate.
In
Libra, Mars contributes a calculating and businesslike nature; businesslike in
the sense of being efficient. This is because Libra is an airy, intellectual
sign ( these signs are calculating in the first place ), and Mars is logical and
frank by nature, hence the calculating and businesslike nature.
At
the same time, since Libra is a sign of mercantile caste, business skills in the
typical sense are indicated by
Martian occupation of Libra. But they wouldn't be along the lines of a soft sell;
fast talking and arm twisting might be more appropriate for Mars in this
masculine, business sign. And business mathematics, along with its concomitant
professions in fields such as finance and accounting, are supported by the
logical Mars in an airy sign.
An
aggressive malefic in this sign augurs poorly for marital harmony and peaceful
relationships. Why is this? Well, the seventh place is the place of
relationships and the opposite sex, and Libra is the seventh sign and Venusian.
In fact, Saravali ( R. Santhanam, chapter 25, text 13 - 14 ) goes as far
as to say that when Mars occupies Libra one will " lose his first wife,
will deal in liquors, and earn through prostitutes." These are simply
negative Venusian indications, which a malefic such as Mars in a Venusian sign
is likely to bring about.
Lastly,
it would be easy to imagine all the ways in which Mars could energize the
artistic element of Libra. The specific way in which the Martian energy would be
channeled would be indicated in the chart.
In
Scorpio: Resentful, logical, sharp, touchy, aggressive, violent, and tactical
are the type of qualities which manifest when Mars occupies Scorpio. Actually,
these are simply the essential qualities of Mars; they become prominent and
highlighted when Mars occupies his own sign. The sign Scorpio adds sensitivity
and sensuality, which the occupation of Mars heightens.
If
the combination or the chart itself is otherwise afflicted, it is only logical
that an aggressive planet like Mars in such a vicious sign would suggest plunder,
thievery, or acts of violence of some sort.
On
the other hand, when not otherwise blemished, Mars in Scorpio can be supportive
of such positive things as mining, engineering, chemical engineering,
pharmaceuticals, police work, firefighting, metalworks, the armed forces, or
working in kitchens.
As
far as the military is concerned, Scorpio is a watery sign. So Mars here would
tend to involve one in the Navy or Coast Guard.
Scorpio
is a secretive sign and very fortified when occupied by its lord. So this
placement activates strong karma in relation to secrets and secret activities.
And,
as in the case of Mars in Aries, if centrally placed, Mars in Scorpio suggests
hits, wounds, and scars on the body.
In
Sagittarius: The fiery, Martian energy in such a fiery sign gives an aggressive
leader. Ambition and executive talents are suggested. The drive to achieve is
certainly communicated by this combination of sign and planet, and know that
Sagittarius channels the Martian energy in a positive manner.
Mars
in a fiery sign always suggests fighting and argument, but in Sagittarius, a
challenging element is added. The idea of going out and provoking an argument
for a good cause is suggested, which is the opposite of the previous sign
Scorpio, which is introverted and resistent.
Both
Sagittarius as well as Mars have been described as frank, forthright and such,
so this is even more so when they combine.
As
both Mars and Sagittarius correspond to the warrior caste, a military bearing is
indicated. If other combinations are supportive, and/or if the
Mars-in-Sagittarius combination is centrally located, actual military activity
might come about. In accordance with the mounted archer symbol of Sagittarius,
involvement with calvalry, mechanized infantry, missiles or artillary is
suggested.
In
Capricorn: Mars is exalted in Capricorn even though it belongs to an inimical
planet, Saturn. Why is this? The basic idea is that the earthy, moveable
Capricorn provides dry, pliable terrain for the fiery and dominating Mars.
Compare this situation to Mars in Cancer- Cancer
is a watery, emotional sign, where the fiery, logical Mars isn't able to carry
out his agenda very well.
But
in Capricorn the basic Martian qualities shine through well. That is why the
classical astrological literature is replete with adjectives such as brave,
independent, bold, and militaristic for Mars in Capricorn.
The
" indefatigable " energy of Mars from Capricorn has been well noted by
Dr. B.V. Raman in Hindu Predictive. ( P - 145 )
In
addition, both Brihat Jataka ( Usha & Shashi, chapter 18, text 7 ) as
well as Saravali
(
R. Santhanam, chapter 25, texts 19 - 20 ) correspond wealth and high
status to Mars in Capricorn. Actually, any exalted planet supports high status.
Success
would be along general Martian lines, something which has already been
delineated upon. The fact that Capricorn is a Saturnian sign suggests labor,
machinery and mechanics.
Ownership
of property would also be a natural consequence of the exaltation of Mars.
In
Aquarius: Aquarius is a masculine sign with a bit of harshness to its credit. In
fact, it is cold and calculating while Mars is blunt, rough and fiery. So the
combination of the two is not productive of affection or comaradarie. Rather, a
very conscious type of meaness is produced.
Not
only anger, but anger tinged with depression is produced by Mars here as
Aquarius is a sign of sadness par excellence. Therefore, an aggressive
complainer is suggested, someone bitter about things.
Once
again, Mars in a Saturnian sign indicates labor, industry, machinery,
engineering, steel-working, and motors. Since Aquarius is an airy sign, one with
this combination might work with aeronautical engineering or airplane machinery
in some way.
In
Pisces: The natural energy and boldness of Mars becomes reduced in this watery
sign, such that indolence and timidness result.
Uncertainty
comes about because Pisces is a dual sign. Unless Mars is strengthened here,
indecision is indicated and the person doesn't know which way to go.
Due
to the pious nature of the sign, the tendency would be to expend energy along
proper channels. Since Pisces is the " basis " of the zodiac's
beginning, maybe such effort would be spent proping up good causes. If Mars is
at all well placed, this would certainly be the tendency.
But
if Mars is not well disposed in this sign, or if the chart is impious, the
opposite would result. In this sense Brihat Jataka ( Usha & Shashi,
chapter 18, text 7 ) and Saravali ( R. Santhanam, chapter 25, texts 23 -
24 ) warn that one is disrespectful to religion and elders when Mars occupies
Pisces.
And
if other combinations in the chart are supportive, a naval career may be
indicated by having a warrior planet in a watery sign. Marine construction,
engineering or demolition could result, too.
