What Mangal Represents
Mangal is associated with energy, courage, drive, land, younger siblings and conflict.
Mangal is the natural karaka of the 3rd house and 6th house.
Signs and Dignity of Mangal
Mangal owns Mesh and Vrishchik. It is exalted in Makar (28°) and debilitated in Kark (28°), where the degree shows the point of strongest exaltation or deepest debilitation.
Mangal Dasha
In the Vimshottari system the Mangal Mahadasha lasts 7 years. Within it, each Antardasha lasts the Mahadasha length multiplied by the years of the Antardasha lord and divided by 120. See Dashas for the full sequence.
Nakshatras Ruled by Mangal
Mangal rules three Nakshatras, spaced nine apart in the sequence.
- Mrigashira, Vrishabh (padas 1 to 2) and Mithun (padas 3 to 4)
- Chitra, Kanya (padas 1 to 2) and Tula (padas 3 to 4)
- Dhanishta, Makar (padas 1 to 2) and Kumbh (padas 3 to 4)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many years is the Mangal Mahadasha?
The Mangal Mahadasha lasts 7 years in the Vimshottari system.
Which Nakshatras does Mangal rule?
Mangal rules Mrigashira, Chitra and Dhanishta.