Nature and element
Nature
Kshatriya (Warrior/Commander), Tamasic, Pitta (Fire/Tejas), Natural Malefic
Navagraha guide
Mangala / Kuja
Mars
Commander-in-Chief (Senapati), Significator of Courage, Younger Siblings, Land/Real Estate, Physical Strength, and Ambition
South
Red Coral (Moonga / Pravala)
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Energy emitted
Energy
Intense thermal radiation, red energetic wavebands, dynamic kinetic force, and assertiveness
Direction
Direction and mandala
Cardinal direction
South
Mandala position
South (Vaidika) / South-East (Agama) relative to Surya
Deities
Presiding deities
Presiding deity
Lord Mangala / Angaraka
Adhidevata
Bhumi Devi (Mother Earth)
Pratyadhidevata
Lord Kartikeya (Murugan) / Kshetrapala
Mantras
Japa mantras
Bīja mantra
ॐ क्रां क्रीं क्रौं सः भौमाय नमः (Om Kraam Kreem Kroum Sah Bhaumaya Namah)
Vedic mantra
ॐ अग्निर्मूर्धा दिवः ककुत्पतिः पृथिव्या अयम्। अपां रेतां सि जिन्वति॥
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Ratna and metal
Ratna and metal
Primary ratna
Red Coral (Moonga / Pravala)
Substitutes
Red Carnelian, Red Jasper
Prescribed metal
Gold, Copper, or Panchdhatu
Finger and timing
Ring finger (Anamika) on Tuesday morning during Shukla Paksha
Benefic influence
When strong
Unwavering bravery, physical endurance, technical and surgical acumen, success in real estate, competitive dominance, and strong executive drive.
Afflicted influence
When afflicted
Anger issues, impulsive violence, blood-related disorders, surgical accidents, burn injuries, litigations, and marital friction (Manglik Dosha).
Temporal potency
When the graha is strongest
Most effective
Midday (Digbala in 10th House), transit through Capricorn (exalted), Tuesday noon, and during the 7-year Mangala Mahadasha.
Least effective
Midnight, transit through Cancer (debilitated), and during combustion with the Sun.