According to astrology, different planets move at different speeds. They may be slow, directional, retrograde, fast etc. If a planet starts moving backwards, it is known to be retrograde. Practically, planets do not move backwards. Due to the their distance from earth and the difference in speed between the planet and earth, planets seem to be retrograde.

In Vedic astrology, retrograde planets are considered to be the strongest. Retrograde means opposite. Planets seem to be retrograde in transit. But, they are directional during this period. Retrograde planets bring struggle in life. A person has to make a lot of efforts to accomplish a task when a planet is retrograde. Results through retrograde planets depend on the relationship of the retrograde planet with other planets.

Effects of Retrograde Mars

Mars is believed to provide a person with courage, energy, and enthusiasm. If Mars is retrograde, a person may be very aggressive and energetic. It enhances the productivity of a person. During dasha or antardasha of retrograde Mars, a person may be involved in court cases or other legal problems.

A person is stubborn if retrograde Mars is in 6th, 8th or 12th house at the time of birth. He may be rude and may face obstacles and challenges in life.

Such a person may not ask for help from anyone. He may consider it to be disgraceful to ask for anyone’s help. He may be selfish and may be involved in unethical activities to accomplish his tasks. Such a person may have to face sudden incidents during dasha of retrograde Mars.

Remedies for Retrograde Mars

Some remedies may prevent a person from inauspicious effects of Retrograde Mars. During dasha or antardasha of retrograde Mars, you should not buy or use any weapons. You should not keep any dangerous tools at your home during this period. Do not buy a new vehicle or property when Mars is retrograde.

You should not shift to a new residence when Mars is retrograde. Avoid any operations or surgeries if possible. You should not start any court cases during this period as they may result in financial losses. A person may be clever and cunning when Mars is retrograde.

Mars’s mantra should be recited when Mars is retrograde. You should read Hanuman Chalisa and offer sindoor to Lord Hanuman. You should feed jaggery to monkeys. Avoid consuming alcohol, non-veg food and smoking.

According to astrology, it is believed that if an auspicious planet is retrograde, it gives auspicious results. On the other hand, a retrograde inauspicious planet gives inauspicious results. When inauspicious planets are retrograde, a person faces obstacles and may be disrespected. According to another opinion, it is believed that a person loses respect during dasha or antardasha of retrograde planets. A person is aggressive if an aggressive planet is retrograde. On the other hand, a person is soft hearted if a peaceful planet is retrograde. Hence, analyzing a Kundali is very important while analyzing retrograde planets.

Transit of Mars in your kundli