In short
Mars in Capricorn in Vedic astrology: Its strongest state; disciplined, strategic action that brings lasting success. Mars stands for energy, courage, action, conflict, will. Capricorn carries the themes of discipline, ambition, structure. In this placement the two come together.
Dignity
Mars is exalted in Capricorn: tradition counts this sign as the strongest place for Mars. Its strength peaks at 28 degrees, the point of deep exaltation. The ruler of Capricorn is Saturn. In the natural friendship table Mars counts Saturn as neutral: the guest meets neither special support nor special resistance.
Nakshatras in Capricorn
In Capricorn, Mars stands in one of these nakshatras. Which one it is changes the tone of the placement:
- Uttara Ashadha (padas 2, 3, 4) · ruled by Sun · lasting victory, honesty, and perseverance
- Shravana · ruled by Moon · listening, learning, and bonding
- Dhanishta (padas 1, 2) · ruled by Mars · rhythm, abundance, and community
If Mars was retrograde at birth
Your energy works turned inward rather than outward: you think for a long time before acting, but once you start, you're not easily stopped.
Which house by ascendant?
If Mars is in Capricorn, it falls in this house counted from your ascendant and shows itself in the matters of that area. Click a row to read about the house.
| Ascendant | House | Area |
|---|---|---|
| ♈ Aries ascendant | 10th house | career, reputation |
| ♉ Taurus ascendant | 9th house | belief, learning, distant travels |
| ♊ Gemini ascendant | 8th house | transformation, shared resources |
| ♋ Cancer ascendant | 7th house | partnership, relationships |
| ♌ Leo ascendant | 6th house | work order, health, routine |
| ♍ Virgo ascendant | 5th house | creativity, love, children |
| ♎ Libra ascendant | 4th house | home, family, inner peace |
| ♏ Scorpio ascendant | 3rd house | communication, courage, close circle |
| ♐ Sagittarius ascendant | 2nd house | money, savings, family |
| ♑ Capricorn ascendant | 1st house | yourself, your body, your bearing |
| ♒ Aquarius ascendant | 12th house | inner world, withdrawal |
| ♓ Pisces ascendant | 11th house | gains, goals, social circle |
The Mars period
In the Vimshottari dasha system the Mars major period lasts 7 years. This placement is felt most during the Mars major period and during the Mars sub-periods inside other periods. The app calculates the dates of these periods from your birth details.