Originally posted by: Monstuholic
someone once told me that Manglik actually means that the person will have sexual needs but its asanskari to say that so they make up all of death and unsuccessful marriage crap
No, nothing like that - Mars is actually a hot planet - its also associated with courage, enthusiasm etc. People with man exalted mars can also lead to moksha, as it requires courage. soldiers, fighters etc all have a strong Mars. It depends on how that energy is used.
Each planet signifies many things - it can be either be good or bad. Depends on which dimension its working.
If Mars is placed in 10th house of career will give that fiery energy in career - so it can do well there.
The planet dealing with sexual energy is Venus (Shukra/ Shukracharya who is the Guru of Asuras in Indian mythology). Venus is beauty, creativity, talent, se*.. in higher dimensions it can give devotion to God.. as its love - a person can become like Meera bai with a good Venus; it can also make one very indulgent.
People with Mars + Venus conjunction can be passionate & sexual - I have seen this combination with most people who do love marriage.
Venus + mercury - can give musical talent; can also give multiple relationships.
Death can be inflicted by any other planet; it doesn't have to be Mars. But yes, Mars can be responsible too. A kundli can't be studied in isolation with the placement of one planet.
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