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9.
MARS (Mangala)
Mars is a masculine planet
which radiates an intense and fiery energy. Mars governs
soldiers and warfare, ambassadors and orators,
restaurateur and cooks, athletes and pilots, real estate
and construction. It rules the color red, the metal
element, vegetation, and the basic energy of life. The
position of Mars in one's horoscope determines relations
among brothers, courage and strength, vitality and
sexual drive. When Mars is powerfully placed, a person
becomes highly energetic and devotes his or her energy
to constructive endeavors and worthy causes. When
afflicted, Mars causes a person to behave erratically
and waste energy on worthless pursuits. A severely
debilitated Mars often indicates a violent temper and
destructive tendencies.
When Mars is exalted
one has great energy, is learned, well-known and regal,
But if Mars is located in a weak or afflicted position
in one's horoscope one becomes prone to boils (due to
impure blood), unstable blood pressure, anemia, and
violence. YELLOW is the cosmic color transmitted by
coral and other ochre colored gems. Yellow color waves
are related to the lymph nodes, bone marrow, blood, and
head. Mars astral talismans may help to strengthen these
vital elements. They also help avert violence and
warfare, moderate lust, improve finances, and reduce
mental depression.
Gemstones ruled by Mars
include natural coral, carnelian, and other pink to red
ocher colored gems. As always, the use of fine quality
gems, free of defects, is imperative for transmission of
auspicious astral energy rays.
NOTE: As Mars is
incompatible with Mercury and Saturn , Mars gems like
red coral should not be used with emerald or blue
sapphires. Specifically designed talismans like the
Navaratna (nine gems setting) are an exception to this
principle.
The particular hue or
type of reddish ochre color recommended for each
social-religious-economic station in society are listed
as follows:
1) Religious
practitioners, scientists and educators should use pink
red;
2) Soldiers,
administrators, leaders and bureaucrats should use blood
red;
3) Farmers, bankers and
traders should use orange red;
4) Servants, laborers
and workers should use brown red.
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