Mars in Taurus — Meaning, Effects & Remedies
Mars in Taurus
Mars (Mangal) in Taurus (Vrishabh) blends the karaka of energy, courage, siblings, land, discipline, marriage with Taurus's earth, fixed temperament. Taurus is ruled by Venus, whom Mars treats as a neutral. Mars is neither helped nor hindered by the sign lord.
This combination shapes the native's energy with Taurus's qualities of patient and reliable.
Mars in Taurus at a Glance
| Mars in Taurus | |
|---|---|
| Dignity | neutral sign |
| Sign lord | Venus (neutral) |
| Element and quality | Earth, Fixed — Mars is a fire planet in a earth sign |
| Nakshatras in this sign | Krittika (Sun), Rohini (Moon), Mrigashira (Mars) |
| Gemstone for Mars | Red Coral |
Mars in Taurus by Nakshatra
Taurus spans parts of 3 nakshatras, so Mars's exact degree changes the flavour of this placement:
- 0°00'–10°00' Taurus — Krittika (lord Sun, deity Agni, sharp nature): Mars takes on Krittika's sharp, Rakshasa-gana character; Sun is also a friend of Mars.
- 10°00'–23°20' Taurus — Rohini (lord Moon, deity Brahma, fixed nature): Mars takes on Rohini's fixed, Manushya-gana character; Moon is also a friend of Mars.
- 23°20'–30°00' Taurus — Mrigashira (lord Mars, deity Soma, soft nature): Mars takes on Mrigashira's soft, Deva-gana character.
Mars in Taurus: Personality
Natives with Mars in Taurus express energy in a patient and reliable way. Mars adapts to Taurus's nature here.
Mars in Taurus: Love and Marriage
In relationships, this placement brings Taurus's devoted and steady flavour to how Mars's significations play out.
Mars in Taurus: Career and Wealth
Professionally, Mars in Taurus favours work connected to finance and the strengths of stability and loyalty.
Positive Effects
Well-supported, Mars in Taurus gives courage, drive, physical strength, property gains, decisiveness, expressed through Taurus's earth energy.
Negative Effects
If afflicted, watch for anger, accidents, conflicts, surgery, blood-related issues, amplified by Taurus's stubbornness.
Remedies for Mars in Taurus
- 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 Taurus mean?
It places Mars's significations (energy) in the earth sign Taurus. Taurus is ruled by Venus, whom Mars treats as a neutral. Mars is neither helped nor hindered by the sign lord.
Is Mars exalted or debilitated in Taurus?
Neither. Mars is exalted in Capricorn and debilitated in Cancer.
Which nakshatras fall in Taurus?
Krittika (0°00'–10°00'), Rohini (10°00'–23°20'), Mrigashira (23°20'–30°00').
What are remedies for Mars in Taurus?
Recite Mars's mantra and give its charity on Tuesday; follow chart-specific upayas.