When exalted Mars is placed in the first house in a horoscope, Capricorn rises in the ascendant. Exalted Mars is benefic in the first house in most 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 first 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 first house when it is benefic. Such benefic exalted Mars can bless the native with good results related to physical strength, stamina, health, overall wellbeing, immunity, courage, lifespan, personality, mother, education, properties, vehicles, profession, finances, reputation, fame, authority and several other good results, depending on his overall horoscope.
Since Mars is a planet of energy and strength, exalted Mars in the first house can render a lot of energy and strength to the native. As a result, the native may achieve success in professional spheres where energy, stamina, fitness, courage and/or bravery are required.
Benefic exalted Mars in the first 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, athlete, dancer, gymnast, body builder, wrestler, fitness trainer, sports coach, aerobics trainer, actor, singer, politician, minister, administrative officer, revenue officer, foreign services officer, lawyer, judge, doctor, engineer, transport officer, telecom officer, researcher, analyst, scientist, explorer, discoverer, spy, secret service agent, detective, intelligence officer, teacher, preacher, religious guru, spiritual guru, astrologer, tantric, psychic, healer, orator, motivational speaker, writer, professional dealing in real estate industry, agriculture 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, logistics industry, telecom industry, internet 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 first house of a horoscope in Capricorn. Benefic Saturn is placed in the sixth house in Gemini, exalted Sun is placed in the fourth house in Aries, Rahu is placed in the eleventh house in Scorpio and Ketu is placed in the fifth house in Taurus. In this case, the native may engage in some type of sport which requires combat, like he may become a wrestler, boxer or some other type of fighter, depending on his overall horoscope, finer factors and running times. He may come across good amount of success, money, fame and recognition.
If benefic Venus is placed in the sixth house in Gemini with Saturn, Mercury is placed in the fourth house in Aries with Sun, Jupiter is placed in the eighth house in Leo and exalted Moon is placed in the fifth house in Taurus with Ketu, the equation may improve. The native may achieve very good amount of success, money, fame and recognition as a professional wrestler or some other type of fighter, depending on the finer factors and running times.
Taking another example, suppose benefic exalted Mars is placed in the first house of a horoscope in Capricorn. Benefic Moon is placed in the fourth house in Aries, benefic exalted Saturn is placed in the tenth house in Libra, benefic Venus is placed in the eleventh house in Scorpio and Jupiter is placed in the eighth house in Leo. In this case, the native may join the police force. He may get selected as a high rank police officer and he may enjoy good amount of success, recognition and authority.
If benefic Rahu is placed in the sixth house in Gemini, Ketu is placed in the twelfth house in Sagittarius, Sun is placed in the eleventh house in Scorpio with Venus, and Mercury is placed in the tenth house in Libra with Saturn, the equation may improve. The native may achieve success in competitive exams for civil services and he may get selected for the highest possible direct rank in police force. He may come across very good amount of success, fame, recognition and authority as a police officer. He may accomplish a lot during his career, he may serve on important posts and he may receive formal awards for bravery and/or performing his duty very well.
Apart from these, benefic exalted Mars in the first 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 first house of horoscope can trouble the native with problems related to health, lifespan, personality, mother, education, profession, finances, reputation, marriage and several other problems, depending on his overall horoscope.
Looking at the sphere of health, such malefic exalted Mars can trouble the native with various types of health problems. Taking an example, suppose exalted Mars is placed in the first house of a horoscope in Capricorn along with malefic Sun. Mercury is placed in the twelfth house in Sagittarius and a combination of malefic Jupiter and Saturn is placed in the sixth house in Gemini. In this case, the native may suffer from serious health issues which may trouble him a lot and which may reduce his lifespan. Hence he may die before the age of 55 or 50, depending on his overall horoscope, finer factors and running times.
If Venus as well as Rahu is placed in the twelfth house in Sagittarius with Mercury, malefic Ketu is placed in the sixth house in Gemini with Saturn and Jupiter, and debilitated Moon is placed in the eleventh house in Scorpio, the equation may become worse. The native may die before the age of 40, due to a serious health problem or in an accident.
Apart from these, malefic exalted Mars in the first house of horoscope can trouble the native with several other problems, depending on his overall horoscope.