Mangal own two signs namely Mesha and Vrischik. It is deeply exalted at 28 degrees Makara and deeply debilitated at 28 degrees Karkata. Its Mooltrikona Rashi is Mesha. Mars represents ones strength and it holds the rank of Commander in Chief in the Planetary Cabinet. His stature is high and has a blood red complexion; Kartikeya represents it. It is of masculine gender having predominance of Fire. It is of Kshatriya Varna.