Mars Transit in Taurus

Taurus belongs to Venus, who stands neutral to Mars, and Mangala passes through in about forty-three days. The earthy, fixed sign makes Mars work slowly, and effort here succeeds through persistence.

Taurus governs the face, speech, food and family wealth. Mars here sharpens speech and can turn it harsh. Money is earned through effort and spent in bursts, and disputes over property and family assets rise.

The nakshatras are Krittika, Rohini and Mrigashira. Krittika, under the Sun, opens with heat and decision. Rohini, under the Moon, softens the passage and turns effort toward building. Mrigashira is Mars's own nakshatra, and the closing days carry the most drive.

Classical gochara counts Mars well in the third, sixth and eleventh from the natal Moon, which here means Pisces, Sagittarius and Cancer Moons. Taurus Moons hold it in the first, where the jaw and the throat feel the heat. Leo Moons carry it in the tenth and Scorpio Moons in the seventh.

Possessions become something to defend during this stay, and slow, physical building is the best use of this Mars.

Guard the teeth and keep the diet cool.

• Recite Om Kram Kreem Kraum Sah Bhaumaya Namah on Tuesday.
• In any dispute, count before you answer.
• Put the energy into repair and building around the home.

Mars in Taurus 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.