Sun–Mars Conjunction: Results & Remedies
Core results of the Sun–Mars conjunction
Sun is a fiery royal (krura) planet of the fire element (karaka of Spirit, Father, King/Government, Health, Reputation, Leadership), while Mars is a fierce (krura) planet of the fire element (karaka of Brother, courage, energy, land, blood, valor, controversy) — in conjunction their significations blend and act upon the matters of a single house.
In brief: Double intensity — fierce courage, leadership, and victory in competition; however, control is necessary due to excess anger and blood-related heat..
Friendship and the inner chemistry
Natural friendship: Sun regards Mars as friend, and Mars regards Sun as friend. Mutual friendship makes this an easy, cooperative pairing.
Combustion (Asta) check
Coming within a few degrees of the Sun, Mars becomes combust — its results turn faint or inward. Always check the degree gap: a wide conjunction and a close combust one differ greatly in effect.
The house decides everything
The real colour of the conjunction comes from its house — the same Sun–Mars pairing is a blessing in kendra/trikona houses and a test in the 6th, 8th or 12th. The closer the degrees, the more fused the result; the planet ahead in degrees leads the conjunction.
Timing: the conjunction activates in the Mahadasha or Antardasha of either Sun or Mars; when their periods interlock, its results peak.
General remedies
Sun: To strengthen the sun, water arghya (with a copper pot) at sunrise, recitation of 'Om Suryaya Namah' or Aditya-Hridaya-Stotra, Sunday fast and respect for father and gurus are the best remedies. The gemstone ruby is worn in gold, in the ring finger, on Sunday morning — only after the horoscope test. Donation of jaggery and wheat and Surya Namaskar are also beneficial.
Mars: To give strength / peace to Mars, Tuesday fasting, recitation of Hanuman-Chalisa, chanting 'Om Angarakaya Namah' and Hanuman-worship are excellent. The gemstone coral (Red Coral) is worn in copper/gold, in the ring finger, Tuesday. The donation of lentils, red clothes and jaggery and anger management are especially beneficial; Aquarius marriage, etc., for auspicious defects, etc., are according to the scriptures.
Gemstone choice needs special care in conjunctions — the stones of both planets are rarely worn together; chart consultation is essential.
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