In short
Mars in Taurus in Vedic astrology: Energy is used patiently for stability and material goals. Mars stands for energy, courage, action, conflict, will. Taurus carries the themes of stability, value, patience. In this placement the two come together.
Dignity
The ruler of Taurus is Venus. In the natural friendship table Mars counts Venus as neutral: the guest meets neither special support nor special resistance.
Nakshatras in Taurus
In Taurus, Mars stands in one of these nakshatras. Which one it is changes the tone of the placement:
- Krittika (padas 2, 3, 4) · ruled by Sun · purification, clarity, and decisive action
- Rohini · ruled by Moon · productivity, abundance, and beauty
- Mrigashira (padas 1, 2) · ruled by Mars · seeking, curiosity, and gentle progress
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 Taurus, 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 | 2nd house | money, savings, family |
| ♉ Taurus ascendant | 1st house | yourself, your body, your bearing |
| ♊ Gemini ascendant | 12th house | inner world, withdrawal |
| ♋ Cancer ascendant | 11th house | gains, goals, social circle |
| ♌ Leo ascendant | 10th house | career, reputation |
| ♍ Virgo ascendant | 9th house | belief, learning, distant travels |
| ♎ Libra ascendant | 8th house | transformation, shared resources |
| ♏ Scorpio ascendant | 7th house | partnership, relationships |
| ♐ Sagittarius ascendant | 6th house | work order, health, routine |
| ♑ Capricorn ascendant | 5th house | creativity, love, children |
| ♒ Aquarius ascendant | 4th house | home, family, inner peace |
| ♓ Pisces ascendant | 3rd house | communication, courage, close 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.