Astrology Glossary

Mangala

Mangala, the Sanskrit name for Mars, one of the nine grahas (planets) of Vedic astrology. In Jyotish Mangala signifies energy, courage, drive, competition, siblings, and land. It is the lord of Mesha (Aries) and Vrishchika (Scorpio).

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