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Mangala (Mars)

Also in: हिन्दी

Mangala (Mars, मंगल) is one of the nine grahas of Vedic astrology. It signifies energy, siblings, land, courage, conflict, surgery. It rules Mesha and Vrishchika and the nakshatras Mrigashira, Chitra and Dhanishta, is exalted in Makara and debilitated in Karka, and its Vimshottari dasha lasts 7 years.

Classical facts

Sanskrit name Mangala
Hindi name मंगल
English name Mars
Glyph ♂
Deity Kartikeya / Bhumi
Nature Malefic
Gender Male
Guna Tamas
Element Fire
Direction South
Signs ruled Mesha, Vrishchika
Exaltation Makara 28°
Debilitation Karka 28°
Mooltrikona Mesha 0°-12°
Friends Surya, Chandra, Guru
Enemies Budha
Neutral Shukra, Shani
Aspects (drishti) 4th, 7th, 8th
Vimshottari dasha 7 years
Nakshatras ruled Mrigashira, Chitra, Dhanishta
Significations energy, siblings (younger), courage, land, litigation, blood
Karaka bhratrikaraka
Time in one sign ~45 days

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