When exalted Mars is placed in the third house in a horoscope, Scorpio rises in the ascendant. Exalted Mars is benefic in the third house in many cases though it may turn malefic in some cases. This may happen when Mars is afflicted by malefic planets, such as through conjunction and/or aspects. As the number of malefic planets and the strengths of such planets increase, Mars may become more malefic.
If exalted Mars is afflicted by two or more than two malefic planets in the third house, it may turn significantly or highly malefic. Apart from that, the overall theme of horoscope having such exalted Mars can also turn it malefic in some cases, when such theme is highly malefic. The concept of benefic planets turning malefic due to influences of malefic planets has been explained in Manglik Dosh section of the book ‘Match Making and Manglik Dosh (Revised Edition)’.
Let’s look at some results which may be given by exalted Mars in the third house when it is benefic. Such benefic exalted Mars can bless the native with good results related to health, lifespan, personality, immunity, courage, bravery, physical strength, profession, finances, reputation, fame, status, wealth, siblings, teammates, colleagues and several other good results, depending on his overall horoscope.
Looking at the sphere of profession, exalted Mars in the second house can help the native achieve success as a police officer, army officer, naval officer, air force officer, professional related to any other type of security agency, officer in private security agency, fire fighter, sportsman, gymnast, body builder, wrestler, fitness trainer, sports coach, aerobics trainer, actor, singer, writer, musician, dancer, painter, designer, politician, minister, administrative officer, revenue officer, foreign services officer, lawyer, judge, doctor, engineer, IT professional, software developer, researcher, analyst, scientist, explorer, discoverer, teacher, preacher, religious guru, spiritual guru, astrologer, tantric, psychic, healer, orator, motivational speaker, software industry, IT industry, education industry, automobile industry, defence industry, sports industry, marketing industry, advertisement industry, travel industry, hotel industry, airline industry, transport industry, casino industry, liquor industry, tobacco industry, television industry, media industry, radio industry, movie industry, music industry, pharmaceutical industry, security industry, iron industry, steel industry, shipping industry or some other type of professional, depending on his overall horoscope.
Taking an example, suppose benefic exalted Mars is placed in the third house of a horoscope in Capricorn. Venus is placed in the sixth house in Aries, Mercury is placed in the seventh house in Taurus, Saturn is placed in the fifth house in Pisces, Ketu is placed in the second house in Sagittarius and Rahu is placed in the eighth house in Gemini. In this case, the native may join the army. He may get selected for a high rank in the army and he may witness good amount of success, recognition and authority as an army officer.
If benefic Moon is placed in the third house in Capricorn along with Mars, benefic Jupiter is placed in the second house in Sagittarius along with Ketu, and benefic exalted Sun is placed in the sixth house in Aries along with Venus, the equation may improve. The native may get selected for the highest possible direct rank in the army, by virtue of achieving success in competitive exams. He may enjoy very good amount of success, recognition and authority during his career. He may serve on important posts and he may accomplish a lot during his career.
Taking another example, suppose exalted Mars is placed in the third house of a horoscope in Capricorn. Benefic Saturn is placed in the eleventh house in Virgo, benefic Rahu is placed in the first house in Scorpio, Ketu is placed in the seventh house in Taurus and benefic Moon is placed in the second house in Sagittarius. In this case, the native may become a sportsman. He may engage in a sport on professional basis and he may witness good amount of success, money, fame and recognition through such sport.
If benefic Sun is placed in the third house in Capricorn with Mars, Mercury is placed in the fourth house in Aquarius, exalted Venus is placed in the fifth house in Pisces and benefic Jupiter is placed in the tenth house in Leo, the equation may become better. The native may engage in a sport which may demand a lot of physical energy like football or tennis. He may possess very good talent and he may witness very good amount of success, money, fame and recognition through such sport. He may receive many awards for his performances in various matches and he may earn billions. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, the native may act in some movies and he may get married to a woman who may be a celebrity like an actor.
Apart from these, benefic exalted Mars in the third house of horoscope can bless the native with several other good results, depending on his overall horoscope.
On the other hand, malefic exalted Mars in the third house of horoscope can trouble the native with problems related to health, lifespan, personality, profession, finances, reputation, siblings, colleagues, reputation, court cases and several other problems, depending on his overall horoscope. Looking at the sphere of profession, such malefic exalted Mars can render criminal tendencies to the native. If his overall horoscope is supportive, he may become a professional criminal and he may face the consequences.
Taking an example, suppose exalted Mars is placed in the third house of a horoscope in Capricorn. Debilitated Saturn is placed in the sixth house in Aries, Jupiter is placed in the twelfth house in Libra, Mercury is placed in the first house in Scorpio and a combination of Venus and Sun is placed in the second house in Sagittarius. In this case, the native may engage in various types of crimes, he may get caught and he may spend 5 years or more in prison, apart from facing bad reputation and other problems.
If malefic Rahu is placed in the third house in Capricorn with Mars, malefic Ketu is placed in the ninth house in Cancer and Moon is placed in the sixth house in Aries with Saturn, the equation may become more troublesome. The native may engage in hardcore and violent type of crimes like he may become a terrorist or a gangster. He may face bad reputation as well as imprisonment and he may die before the age of 45. The native may get killed in an encounter with a law enforcing agency or he may get murdered by another criminal, depending on the finer factors and running times.
Apart from these, malefic exalted Mars in the third house of horoscope can trouble the native with several other problems, depending on his overall horoscope.