Mars in Aquarius — Meaning, Effects & Remedies
Mars in Aquarius
Mars (Mangal) in Aquarius (Kumbh) blends the karaka of energy, courage, siblings, land, discipline, marriage with Aquarius's air, fixed temperament. Aquarius is ruled by Saturn, whom Mars treats as a neutral. Mars is neither helped nor hindered by the sign lord.
This combination shapes the native's energy with Aquarius's qualities of innovative and humanitarian.
Mars in Aquarius at a Glance
| Mars in Aquarius | |
|---|---|
| Dignity | neutral sign |
| Sign lord | Saturn (neutral) |
| Element and quality | Air, Fixed — Mars is a fire planet in a air sign |
| Nakshatras in this sign | Dhanishta (Mars), Shatabhisha (Rahu), Purva Bhadrapada (Jupiter) |
| Gemstone for Mars | Red Coral |
Mars in Aquarius by Nakshatra
Aquarius spans parts of 3 nakshatras, so Mars's exact degree changes the flavour of this placement:
- 0°00'–6°40' Aquarius — Dhanishta (lord Mars, deity Vasus, movable nature): Mars takes on Dhanishta's movable, Rakshasa-gana character.
- 6°40'–20°00' Aquarius — Shatabhisha (lord Rahu, deity Varuna, movable nature): Mars takes on Shatabhisha's movable, Rakshasa-gana character.
- 20°00'–30°00' Aquarius — Purva Bhadrapada (lord Jupiter, deity Aja Ekapada, fierce nature): Mars takes on Purva Bhadrapada's fierce, Manushya-gana character; Jupiter is also a friend of Mars.
Mars in Aquarius: Personality
Natives with Mars in Aquarius express energy in a innovative and humanitarian way. Mars adapts to Aquarius's nature here.
Mars in Aquarius: Love and Marriage
In relationships, this placement brings Aquarius's unconventional and loyal flavour to how Mars's significations play out.
Mars in Aquarius: Career and Wealth
Professionally, Mars in Aquarius favours work connected to technology and the strengths of originality and vision.
Positive Effects
Well-supported, Mars in Aquarius gives courage, drive, physical strength, property gains, decisiveness, expressed through Aquarius's air energy.
Negative Effects
If afflicted, watch for anger, accidents, conflicts, surgery, blood-related issues, amplified by Aquarius's detachment.
Remedies for Mars in Aquarius
- Recite Hanuman Chalisa
- Wear Red Coral in copper/gold
- Donate red lentils on Tuesday
- Fast on Tuesdays
- Control anger and practise patience
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Mars in Aquarius mean?
It places Mars's significations (energy) in the air sign Aquarius. Aquarius is ruled by Saturn, whom Mars treats as a neutral. Mars is neither helped nor hindered by the sign lord.
Is Mars exalted or debilitated in Aquarius?
Neither. Mars is exalted in Capricorn and debilitated in Cancer.
Which nakshatras fall in Aquarius?
Dhanishta (0°00'–6°40'), Shatabhisha (6°40'–20°00'), Purva Bhadrapada (20°00'–30°00').
What are remedies for Mars in Aquarius?
Recite Mars's mantra and give its charity on Tuesday; follow chart-specific upayas.