Mars: The Planet Of Power, Life And Death

Surya Ramkumar is a writer and business leader, with over 20 years of experience in the corporate world in Asia and Europe. She is an ardent student of Astrology, starting with Dr. B. V. Raman’s book Prasna Marga which she received in 1998.

- Surya Ramkumar

Her research interests include statistical analysis and structured interviews to understand the relevance and application of this ancient science for the modern age, and applying a multi-disciplinary approach juxtaposing metaphysics, psychology, adult development theory and astrology. More details at suryaramkumar.com

Introduction

Mars, the fiery planet of our solar system represents our life force. He gives energy for action, is connected to life as well as to death. As the power planet among the Navagrahas, Mars has an important role in our life on this earthly plane, both through our individual charts and the effects his transits have on the larger events, such as wars, riots, heat waves and forest fires that affect all of us. 2022 has been shaping to be an eventful year. Even as Covid-19 seems to mellow down, war and extreme weather conditions continue to ravage several parts of the earth.

Jyothisha is the science of light and having a deeper understanding on each of the planets will help us see better the path and patterns of our own life. In this article, we will start with the mythological and symbolic significations of Mars, then assess the areas of life that Mars influences in our chart, and lastly look at the impact of Mars transits, and its Synodic cycle with the Sun.

As a malefic, Mars can make our life difficult and rocky, leading to unfortunate circumstances and inappropriate reactions from us. With the right awareness and intention (together with astrological remedies), however we could turn this around, and work effectively with this potent power available to us. The objective of this article is to give a fundamental understanding that can help each person to infer for themselves the position and influence of Mars in their life and in the unfolding of their destiny, so that they can observe for themselves and engage with Mars.

Scriptural and Symbolic Significance