Mars in Vedic Scriptures
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O n c e when Lord Śiva was engrossed in deep meditation in his abode Mount Kailāś, three drops of perspiration originated from his forehead and fell to the earth. From those drops manifested a very beautiful child who was reddish in complexion and who had four arms.
The child was handed over to the earth goddess, Bhūmi, for upbringing. The child was named Bhaum as he was nurtured and brought up by ‘Bhūmi’ (a name of the planet earth).
When Bhaum grew up, he went to Kāśi and did a rigorous penance to please lord Śiva. Lord Śiva blessed him by granting him ‘Maṅgala loka’ (the Abode of Maṅgala, Mars), which was superior even to the ‘Śukra loka’ in the universe (the Abode of Śukra or Venus, the God of love). The same ‘Bhaum’ is established in the solar system by the name of Maṅgala (the auspicious planet Mars).
Tendencies of Mars and Scorpio
‘The Scorpio is blood-red in complexion. It has a prominent physique. It denotes courage. It resides in the East and is related to kings. It is fiery. Its ruler is Mars.’
- Bṛhat Parāśara Hora Śāstra
Symbol: The scorpion
Element: Water
Ruling Planet: Mars /Mangal
Ayurvedic constitution: Pitta (fire)
Healing stone: Coral
Scorpio is a profound and mysterious sign. Its symbol, the scorpion, shows a strong and tenacious determination, coupled with an impulsive nature which can be prone to excess of all sorts.
Scorpios are amongst the most intense people. But still, they remain secretive and introverted. Reading their mind and understanding their inner life is almost impossible. This is why many of them feel misunderstood and hesitate to share their feelings. A key solution to this is to bring clarity into their emotions, to keep a pure inner space, free from envy and attachment, so that they don’t get stuck on the emotional plane. Jealousy is one of their challenges, a trait they have to work on.
The Scorpio can go to great depth in the study of psychology and may gain insights other signs never reach. Scorpios are passionate and much attached to their dear ones, whom they sometimes suffocate or try to control, generating conflicts and relationship failures. Scorpios can be selfish and blind to others' needs.
Such perceptive beings like to be behind the scene; they do not express or open up quickly, not because of shyness, but because they are cautious, even though they generally are good orators. Over time, they learn to use their words with care, without hurting others, and work on their impulsiveness.
Their inquisitive minds have great abilities for research; a Scorpio can become a good chemist or surgeon under the sign's influence. They show interest in medicine and seem fascinated by death or professions related to death.
The spiritually involved explore their inner depth and are usually attracted to yoga and Tantra philosophy. They often perceive the world as black or white and can be quite fixed in their opinions, which leads them to obsessions and a troubled mind.