COURAGE, ENERGY & SIBLINGS
Mangala is the commander among the grahas — the significator of courage, physical energy, siblings (especially brothers), and one's capacity for decisive action. A strong Mars gives drive, protective instinct, and technical skill.
Sanskrit Name
Mangala
Type
Malefic
Gender
Male
Guna
Tamasic
Element
Fire
Direction
South
Metal
Copper/Red metal
Day
Tuesday
Astrological Attributes
- Own Sign(s)
- Aries, Scorpio
- Exaltation
- Capricorn (28°)
- Debilitation
- Cancer (28°)
- Moolatrikona
- Aries (0°–12°)
- Friendly Signs
- Sun, Moon, Jupiter
- Neutral Signs
- Venus, Saturn
- Enemy Signs
- Mercury
- Karaka (Signifies)
- Courage, siblings, energy, land, conflict
- Gemstone
- Red Coral (Moonga)
- Mantra
- Om Angarakaya Namah
Key Significations
- Courage & drive
- Siblings (especially brothers)
- Physical energy & strength
- Property & land
- Conflict & competition
- Technical/engineering skill
Effects
Strong: Bestows courage, physical vigor, protective strength, success in competition, and good relations with siblings.
Weak: May cause low energy, timidity, lack of drive, and strained or absent relationships with siblings.
Afflicted: Can bring aggression, accidents or injuries, disputes and conflict, and impulsive decision-making (classically linked to Mangal Dosha for marriage).
Placement Results (By House)
1st House: Bold, energetic personality, athletic build, quick temper, natural courage.
2nd House: Direct speech, assertive about family wealth, potential for financial disputes.
3rd House: Very courageous, dominant over siblings, strong self-effort, good technical skill.
4th House: Property disputes possible, restless at home, protective of mother.
5th House: Bold decision-making, sharp but impulsive intellect, caution needed with children's health.
6th House: Excellent for overcoming enemies and competition, strong constitution, service under pressure.
7th House: Classical Mangal Dosha placement — assertive or conflict-prone partnerships, passionate.
8th House: Interest in hidden/technical matters, potential for sudden events, needs care with vitality.
9th House: Strong convictions about dharma, courageous father, assertive about beliefs.
10th House: Excellent for career drive and achievement through effort, engineering/military aptitude.
11th House: Gains through courage and effort, brothers as allies, competitive social circle.
12th House: Classical Mangal Dosha placement — hidden aggression, foreign land connections, needs outlet for energy.
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