Mangal (Mars) mahadasha
By The Astrologic Desk · Editorial and calculation review
Mangal (Mars) rules a 7-year mahadasha in the 120-year Vimshottari cycle. The Moon's nakshatra at birth decides which mahadasha you begin in, and the Moon's exact degree inside that nakshatra decides how much of it remains.
Mangal (Mars) signifies drive, courage and the capacity to hold a boundary. It rules Mesha and Vrishchika, is exalted in Makara at 28° and debilitated in Karka at 28°. Its mahadasha runs seven years. Mars placement is also what mangal dosha assessment examines, using its house position from the Lagna, Moon and Venus.
During this period the chart tends to foreground drive, conflict, courage, boundaries. Well supported: Acts decisively when action is required. Under stress: Anger arrives faster than judgement.
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