In Vedic astrology, Mars and Rahu conjunction in the Navamsa chart is called Angaraka Yoga. It is a very powerful combination. It creates a lot of energy, physical as well as mental, in the native. Due to this, they feel anxious, impatient, and restless always. They are not easily satisfied with whatever they do. This energy should be channelized in the proper way to make it constructive. Otherwise, it can be very destructive for the natives and their family members.
Rahu is a soldier and an outcast. He is ugly and awkward looking. He has a smoky complexion and is harsh, argumentative, and ill-speaking. He is tamasic in nature. He is selfish, manipulative, deceitful, and cunning. He creates confusion and illusion.
Mars is a fiery and adamant planet. He is a Kshatriya and rules the signs Aries and Scorpio. He rules the army, weapons, landed properties, etc. He is associated with valor, anger, disputes, accidents, injuries, masculine power, and litigation.
General effects of Mars-Rahu Conjunction
When these two energies combine, they can have a powerful impact on the native. Whether the effect is positive or negative depends on the house they occupy, aspects of benefics or malefics, the degree of Mars and Rahu, and so on. Rahu has an amplifying or exaggerating effect, so it will intensify the aggressiveness of Mars, and this will reflect in the native’s actions.
When there is a benefic aspect to Mars Rahu conjunction, that too in the 10th house, the native may become a healer, doctor, researcher, or engineer.
When there is a malefic aspect, the native may act like an insane person. They may exhibit strong suicidal tendencies. They could become a killer, gangster, or smuggler. In other words, the energy becomes very destructive to the self and others.
If there is no aspect, factors like the house of occupancy, degree, the dignity of the dominant planet among the two, etc., should be taken into account to make the predictions.
If the conjunction occurs in the 3rd, 6th,11th, or 8th house, then not much damage may be done, and good results can be seen even though the native may have some accidents.
Some of the general results of this Mars and Rahu conjunction include anxiety, sexual perversions, athletic skills, and residence in foreign countries.
The native may display obstinacy or unnecessary bigotry. They will want to dominate and subdue others. This is a key feature of people who have Angaraka Yoga. This is especially true in marital relationships, where the native with this Yoga tries to dominate or control the spouse. Hence, matchmaking should be done with great care for such natives.
The native may have blood-related diseases, high blood pressure, and mental derangement due to their overexcited temperament. If the Moon also joins Mars Rahu conjunction, especially in the 6th house, the native’s sweat will have a foul smell.
Males and females with this conjunction will be clever and cunning. They will act very innocent and try to deceive others. They tend to create a false impression about themselves.
Mars-Rahu Conjunction and Relationships
Usually, when Mars conjuncts Rahu, it can cause disturbances in the bonds or relationships represented by the house they occupy. For instance, in the 4th house, it will spoil the relationship with the mother or maternal relatives, or elderly women. If the conjunction occurs in the 9th house, it will sour the relationship with the father. If it is the 7th house, it will ruin the marital relationship. This conjunction can be very destructive in this house. The native may have many affairs and a high sexual drive. Quarrels and violent fights may cause problems in the marriage. In the worst-case scenario, it can be fatal for the wife. The native, too, may face mortal danger from weapons, accidents, and fire.
Angaraka yoga in the 3rd House
When this Yoga occurs in the 3rd house in a horoscope, the native will change their jobs often. Either they may quit, or they may be dismissed from the job.
If they work in the army or police service, they are likely to seek premature retirement and get a civilian job or start their own ventures.
These people will be able to escape from police custody or jail or go into hiding when out on bail or parole, etc.
If this combination occurs in Aries, Cancer, Libra, or Capricorn in the 3rd house, they are most likely to escape while in movement or from the courtroom, hospital, etc. If they incur a fine for some misdemeanor, they will manage to evade payment of the fine, too.
Effects in the 5th house
In the 5th house, it can cause miscarriages during pregnancy. These natives like to steal credit for other people’s work. They will be weak in their studies. They have a very mischievous streak and are prone to falsehoods.
Conclusion
There are some unmistakable symptoms of the presence of Mars- Rahu conjunction in a person’s horoscope. These are high sexual desires, troubled family relationships, extramarital affairs, unhappy married life, cheating tendencies, embezzlement and fraud in business, problems with the government, unethical practices like bribery and corruption, committing crimes or heinous acts like murder, etc.
