Being red and of the royal nature the planet Mars is very powerful planet. This planet is full of push and activity. Energy, enthusiasm resourcefulness and activity is the prime quality of Mars. His form is that of a youth. Mars is often ferocious, ruthless and single minded in pursuit of his purpose. Mars has sudden, explosive and disruptive action. It is a significator of brothers, courage, energy, ambitions, desires and self confidence. One with Mars as a ruling planet in his birth chart is of practical nature. Mars is also responsible for accidents, cuts, wounds and surgical operations. when it is favorable in the birth chart it increases generosity, force of character, adventurous spirit, rash in actions and speech, independent thinking and gives landed and immovable property. People with strong Mars in the birth chart have competitive spirit, they love to work, have interest in occult sciences, they are sharp and wit and have muscular strength.
Mars has the lordship of the sign Aries and Scorpio. It is exalted in the sign Capricorn at 28 degrees and it is debilitated in the sign Cancer at 28 degrees. Sun, Moon and Jupiter are friendly to Mars. Mercury is its bitter enemy and Mars is neutral to Venus and Saturn. It represents South direction.
If Mars is strong and well placed in the horoscope then the native attains a high position, acquires valuable assets, gains from foreign sources, gets happiness through coborns and become famous. The native is recognized for his courage and velour, gain victory in disputes, court cases and over enemies in general.
If Mars is weak and afflicted in the horoscope, it may cause blood disorder, injury, surgery, loss of wealth, loss of position and reputation, high fever and bilious complaints. There can be scandals and the native may have misunderstanding with his spouse and close associates.
Parts of the body ruled byMars are bile, ears, nose, forehead, sinews, fibers and muscular tissues.
Diseases caused by Mars are ruptures of veins and arteries, diseases of bone marrow, hemorrhage, abortions, menstrual disorder, muscular rheumatism, humps and burns.
