Mars Transit in Libra

Libra belongs to Venus, who stands neutral to Mars. Mangala passes through in about forty-five days, and the airy sign of balance sits awkwardly with a graha of force. Conflict comes through other people during the stay.

Libra governs the waist, the kidneys, partnership and trade. Mars here stirs the partner and the opponent alike, and legal matters, competition and negotiation all sharpen. Agreements made under pressure tend to be reopened later.

The nakshatras are Chitra, Swati and Vishakha. Chitra belongs to Mars, so the stay opens at full strength. Swati, under Rahu, brings independence and unsettled dealings. Vishakha, under Jupiter, closes the stay with fixed purpose and lawful resolution.

Classical gochara counts Mars well in the third, sixth and eleventh from the natal Moon, which here means Leo, Taurus and Sagittarius Moons. Libra Moons hold it in the first, where the body carries the strain. Capricorn Moons carry it in the tenth and Aries Moons in the seventh, the hardest position of the set.

Expect to be opposed during this stay. Stand firm without raising your voice.

Guard the lower back and drink enough water.

• Recite Om Kram Kreem Kraum Sah Bhaumaya Namah on Tuesday.
• Read any agreement twice before signing during Swati.
• Concede one point of no consequence to keep the larger peace.

Mars in Libra for each Moon sign

Counted from the natal Moon, following Phaladeepika. Read the ascendant the same way. Vedha and the birth chart can change the result.