Planet

Mars in Vedic astrology

Mars governs drive, courage, anger, and action. What Mars means in your birth chart - its nature, its gift, and how it plays out house by house.

What Mars represents

Mars governs drive, courage, anger, and action. Well-placed, it gives the will to act. As a natural malefic, Mars shapes these themes wherever it sits in your chart - the house and sign it occupies decide exactly how.

Mars through the twelve houses

The house Mars occupies is where its energy concentrates. Pick your house below to read the specific, lived pattern of Mars there.

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Frequently asked

What does Mars represent in Vedic astrology?
Mars represents drive, courage, anger, and action.
Is Mars a benefic or malefic?
Mars is considered a natural malefic, though its actual effect depends on the house and sign it occupies and the aspects it receives.
How do I know where Mars is in my chart?
Generate a free Vedic birth chart with your date, time, and place of birth - it shows Mars's exact sign, house, and nakshatra.

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