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3. Mars
Mars is the most positive planet after Sun and
Uranus in the whole solar system. He presides over the
battle of life in spiritualism, just as he governs wars in the
mundane level. For this reason, some astrologers are
inclined to believe that this planet has nothing to bestow
on the spiritual path. This is not correct as a positive
dynamism of Mars is the first requirement of spiritualism.
Indomitable courage, the power to take hold of a situation
and the self-assertion to subdue the lower side of man
are bestowed by this planet. He represents the will and
resistance of man. In the horoscope of an average man,
Mars gives the power to fight and resist. The power of
personality is expressed through this planet. Quickness,
sharpness and firmness are his good traits. Brutality,
violence and carelessness are his bad traits. Spiritual
training makes a man eliminate these bad traits. In all
levels Mars gives expansion and power of expression to
the personality. The power to renounce anything instantly
is caused by a good Mars. Above all he has in him the
spirit of sacrifice. Fighting for a good cause without care
for consequences is natural. The sacrifice of a soldier is of
the greatest order. “The gateways of heaven are wide
open if you die in war”, says Lord Krishn.a.
The divine side of Mars is depicted in the nature of
Lord Subrahman.ya. He is nascent in his self-expression and
he never conceives defeat. He slays demons from his very