When exalted Mars is placed in the fourth house in a horoscope, Libra rises in the ascendant. Exalted Mars is benefic in the fourth 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 fourth 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 fourth house when it is benefic. Such benefic exalted Mars can bless the native with good results related to mother, education, vehicles, properties, family, money, wealth, speech, marriage, wife, husband, profession, finances, fame, reputation and several other good results, depending on his overall horoscope.
Looking at the sphere of profession, exalted Mars in the fourth house can help the native achieve success as a police officer, army officer, naval officer, air force officer, 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, professional dealing in real estate industry, finances industry, education industry, automobile industry, defence industry, sports 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 fourth house of a horoscope in Capricorn. Benefic Sun is placed in the third house in Sagittarius, Rahu is placed in the eighth house in Taurus, Ketu is placed in the second house in Scorpio and benefic Saturn is placed in the fifth house in Aquarius. In this case, the native may engage in medical field. He may study up to high level in medical science, he may practice as a doctor and he may come across good amount of success, money and recognition.
If Venus is placed in the fourth house in Capricorn with Mars, Mercury is placed in the third house in Sagittarius with Sun, exalted Jupiter is placed in the tenth house in Cancer and benefic Moon is placed in the eleventh house in Leo, the equation may change. The native may study up to very high level in medical science, he may possess very good knowledge as a doctor and he may witness very good amount of success, money and recognition. The native may start his own hospital after the age of 40 and he may witness very good results through it. He may get married to a woman who may also be a doctor and he may enjoy a good marriage.
Taking another example, suppose benefic exalted Mars is placed in the fourth house of a horoscope in Capricorn. Benefic Moon is placed in the third house in Sagittarius, benefic Saturn is placed in the eighth house in Taurus, Venus is placed in the seventh house in Aries and debilitated Mercury is placed in the sixth house in Pisces. In this case, the native may become a sportsman. He may engage in a sport from early age, he may possess good amount of talent and he may witness good amount of success, money and fame through such sport. The native may become a player recognized on national level and he may also receive formal awards for his performances.
If benefic Rahu is placed in the third house in Sagittarius with Moon, Ketu is placed in the ninth house in Gemini, debilitated Jupiter is placed in the fourth house in Capricorn with exalted Mars, and benefic exalted Sun is placed in the seventh house in Aries with Venus, the equation may change. The native may possess wonderful talent related to a sport and he may come across very good amount of success, money, fame and recognition through such sport. The native may play on international level, he may become very famous and he may earn billions through the sport he plays. He may also be blessed with a beautiful wife and he may enjoy a good marriage.
Apart from these, benefic exalted Mars in the fourth 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 fourth house of horoscope can trouble the native with problems related to mother, education, properties, vehicles, peace of mind, mental health, profession, finances, marriage, husband, wife and several other problems, depending on his overall horoscope. Looking at the sphere of marriage, such malefic exalted Mars can delay native’s marriage, it can cause disturbances after marriage and/or it can break one or more than one marriage of the native, depending on his overall horoscope.
Taking an example, suppose a combination of exalted Mars and Venus is placed in the fourth house of a horoscope in Capricorn. A combination of Mercury and Sun is placed in the third house in Sagittarius and malefic Jupiter is placed in the seventh house in Aries. In this case, the native may get married in time but he may witness serious disturbances after marriage. His first marriage may fail due to such disturbances and he may settle in his second marriage.
If Moon is placed in the sixth house in Pisces, malefic Ketu is placed in the first house in Libra and malefic Rahu is placed in the seventh house in Aries with Jupiter, the equation may become worse. The native may witness two or three failed marriages on account of serious problems in them and he may settle in his third or fourth marriage. He may also have to face court case and bad reputation while going through divorce proceeding for his first marriage.
Apart from these, malefic exalted Mars in the fourth house of horoscope can trouble the native with several other problems, depending on his overall horoscope.