Mars in Capricorn — Meaning, Effects & Remedies
Mars in Capricorn
Mars (Mangal) in Capricorn (Makar) blends the karaka of energy, courage, siblings, land, discipline, marriage with Capricorn's earth, cardinal temperament. Mars is exalted in Capricorn, with deep exaltation at 28°.
This combination shapes the native's energy with Capricorn's qualities of disciplined and ambitious.
Mars in Capricorn at a Glance
| Mars in Capricorn | |
|---|---|
| Dignity | exalted |
| Sign lord | Saturn (neutral) |
| Element and quality | Earth, Cardinal — Mars is a fire planet in a earth sign |
| Nakshatras in this sign | Uttara Ashadha (Sun), Shravana (Moon), Dhanishta (Mars) |
| Gemstone for Mars | Red Coral |
Mars in Capricorn by Nakshatra
Capricorn spans parts of 3 nakshatras, so Mars's exact degree changes the flavour of this placement:
- 0°00'–10°00' Capricorn — Uttara Ashadha (lord Sun, deity Vishwedevas, fixed nature): Mars takes on Uttara Ashadha's fixed, Manushya-gana character; Sun is also a friend of Mars.
- 10°00'–23°20' Capricorn — Shravana (lord Moon, deity Vishnu, movable nature): Mars takes on Shravana's movable, Deva-gana character; Moon is also a friend of Mars.
- 23°20'–30°00' Capricorn — Dhanishta (lord Mars, deity Vasus, movable nature): Mars takes on Dhanishta's movable, Rakshasa-gana character.
Yogas to Look For
Ruchaka Yoga (Pancha Mahapurusha). Mars in Capricorn (exalted) forms Ruchaka yoga when it also sits in a kendra (1st, 4th, 7th or 10th house) from the ascendant or Moon — one of the five great-person yogas.
Mars in Capricorn: Personality
Natives with Mars in Capricorn express energy in a disciplined and ambitious way. Being strong here, Mars gives its results generously.
Mars in Capricorn: Love and Marriage
In relationships, this placement brings Capricorn's committed and steady flavour to how Mars's significations play out.
Mars in Capricorn: Career and Wealth
Professionally, Mars in Capricorn favours work connected to administration and the strengths of responsibility and endurance.
Positive Effects
Well-supported, Mars in Capricorn gives courage, drive, physical strength, property gains, decisiveness, expressed through Capricorn's earth energy.
Negative Effects
If afflicted, watch for anger, accidents, conflicts, surgery, blood-related issues, amplified by Capricorn's pessimism.
Remedies for Mars in Capricorn
- 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 Capricorn mean?
It places Mars's significations (energy) in the earth sign Capricorn. Mars is exalted in Capricorn, with deep exaltation at 28°.
Is Mars exalted or debilitated in Capricorn?
Mars is exalted in Capricorn, with deep exaltation at 28°.
Which nakshatras fall in Capricorn?
Uttara Ashadha (0°00'–10°00'), Shravana (10°00'–23°20'), Dhanishta (23°20'–30°00').
What are remedies for Mars in Capricorn?
Recite Mars's mantra and give its charity on Tuesday; follow chart-specific upayas.