Mars

Mars is the ruler of the Zodiac signs Aries and Scorpio. It is a masculine planet.

Mars is the lord of the Fire element and represents Energy, Vitality, Strength, Courage, Vigour, and initiative. It represents the blood and digestive system in the body. It governs our temper and also signifies the violent streak in our nature.

It is also the karaka for Sports and Athletics. It also rules the Military profession or law enforcement.

In our chart, It also signifies younger siblings.

It also governs our ability to reason as well as sharp instruments. No wonder, a strong Mars is seen prominent in charts of so many surgeons.

Remedies for mild afflictions of Mars:

a) Worship lord Hanuman.
b) Worship Hanuman chalisa.
c) The native should maintain good relationships with siblings and friends.
d) The native should wear a ring made by combining gold, silver, and copper in equal quantities on the ring finger.
e) The native should donate sweets to handicapped people and take their blessings.
f) The native should wear silver. Like a silver chain.
g) Women should gain by wearing anklets (payal) on foot.
h) The native should prepare Desi-Ghee halwa and eat and distribute it every Tuesday.
i) Mixing honey in milk and drinking the same strengthens Mars.
j) The native should feed sweet bread to dogs and crows.
k) If there is a problem with any electrical equipment it should be immediately repaired or removed from the home.

Astrology

Astrology is perhaps as old a phenomenon as Human existence itself. Our ancient texts talk about Lord Ram’s horoscope.

Remedies for major afflictions of Mars:

The idol of Mars should be made using red sandals. Mars should be perceived as adorning a rosary of red colour and red clothes, having four hands bedecked with a sword, axe, and mace (Gada). One hand is in blessing posture, riding on a quadruped lamb.

Mars (Mangal) should be worshipped with the flowers and clothes of the colours of the idol and with fragrance, sticks, Deepa, giving oblations, Dhupa, Guggul, etc. The metal of the idol of the planet and the food dear to him as signified by the planet are donated in charity with full devoutness for the alleviation of the affliction.

Maharishi Parashara said that the Mantra of Mars should be recited ten thousand times.

The type of wood to be used for Havan of Mars is Khaira. The Havana Samagri duly mixed with honey, ghee, curd, or milk is offered as oblations into the sacred fire and amidst chanting of the Mantras 108 or 28 times, the Havana should be performed.

After that Brahmins should be fed. Havisham (khichri) is a must for the remedy of Mars. After the worship Dakshina should be given as per shraddha of yajmana (person performing the Havan) and satisfaction of Brahmins.

Mantra Jaap

Normally the mantras given below are chanted for reducing the affliction of Mars. Beej Mantra is preferred because of being a potent mantra.

Mantra for Mars (Mangal): “Om Bhaumaay Namah”

Beej Mantra for Mars: “Om Kraam Kreem Kraum Sah Bhaumaay Namah”

Gemstone

Remedies as per Gemstone:

Red Coral: Red Coral is the gemstone of Mars.

The following important points should be noted before wearing the gemstone.

a) The metal to be used for making the ring is Gold.
b) It should be worn first on Tuesday, preferably during the period of Sukla Paksha (Waxing Moon).
c) It should be worn around 12:30 noon.
d) Red Coral should be worn on the left ring finger (the second finger to the little finger). It can also be worn on the right ring finger (index finger).

Mantra for Mars (Mangal): “Om Bhaumaay Namah”

Beej Mantra for Mars: “Om Kraam Kreem Kraum Sah Bhaumaay Namah”

Either of these mantras should be recited at least 108 times before wearing the gemstone.

Summary

Astrology may be one of the insights that our ancient Rishi-Munis might have got as part of their self-seeking or Tapasya. We should be thankful to all the people who translated that insight for understanding the common man. We should use Astrology as a tool to improve our lives and also to make the world a better and kinder place to live in.