Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun in the cosmic system. It is called ‘Mangal’ in Hindi, and is considered as a fiery planet. According to Vedic astrology it is the supreme commander of the celestial army. Therefore, it is associated with action and raw energy.

Mars takes around 40 days to transit a sign. Mars in Cancer, makes the native mentally strong. While Mars’s fierceness makes them ambitious and a go-getter, its transit do put them through periods of trials and tribulations. Nonetheless, Cancer moon sign will be able to overcome these hurdles with their resilient attitude.

1. What will happen when Mars transit in your 2nd house? It will make you an aggressive speaker

Mars will aspect your 5th, 8th and 9th house

Transit period: 10th August to 26th September 2019

You will develop a tendency to use harsh words, talk at a high pitch and speak in a rude tone, as Mars will adversely affect your verbal expressions, during its brief stint in your 2nd house. This will result in lack of affinity between you and your seniors, since they will not appreciate your brashness. You will be doing yourself a great favor, if you can combat your aggressive speech, in this period. Your health will also suffer some complications, but it will not be much serious. Avoid outside food, frequent travels and try and follow a healthy diet regime.

1. What will happen when Mars transit in your 3rd house? Your confidence will impress your boss

Mars will aspect your 6th, 9th and 10th house

Transit period: 26th September 2019 to 11th November 2019

This will be a period of determination and resolve. You will be super confident to take on the challenges of work life. Your work dedication and sincerity clubbed with your decision making capabilities will make you a reliable and resourceful employee in the eyes of your boss. This may not go down well with your colleagues and seniors at workplace. They will envy you and would try to demotivate you. But Mars’s influence will give you strength to counter their nasty moves.

1. What will happen when Mars transit in your 4th house? You will lose connect with your boss

Mars will aspect your 7th, 10th and 11th house

Transit period: 11th November to 26th December 2019

Casting a bad spell on your domestic harmony, Mars will hinder your growth at workplace, too. You will perpetually be in a bad mood, during this period and will find it difficult to remain cordial with your boss, seniors and colleagues. You will not be able to focus on your career goals and your desire to achieve something in life will be suppressed. Despite all this, your income is going to register a rise, in this period. Sudden monetary gains are also in the offing.

1. What will happen when Mars transit in your 5th house? A reconnect with boss is possible

Mars will aspect your 8th, 11th and 12th house

Transit period: 26th December 2019 to 9th February 2020

Your creative sensibilities will augment and you will be able to bring new ideas to the table. This will obviously going to please your boss and you will be able to repair your relationship with him. While you will see an increase in your income, during this period, your expenses will also go up. You need to keep a check on your over expenditure on luxuries and other costly indulgence. Also, watch out for your health – avoid extensive travel and outside food, follow precautions for minor ailments, for if they are ignored it can develop into some serious health complications.

1. What will happen when Mars transit in your 6th house? There will be lack of harmony with colleagues

Mars will aspect your 9th, 12th and 1st house

Transit period: 9th February to 23rd March 2020

It will not be a very auspicious period for your relationship with your colleagues and seniors. You will face grave challenges in maintaining a healthy bond with your team and other acquaintances at the workplace. Your aggressive nature will further worsen your office associations. Your expenditure will also mount, during February and March. So, it is advisable to exercise proper caution on the way you spend and the way you behave with others.

• What will happen when Mars transit in your 7th house? Team work will not be beneficial

Mars will aspect your 10th, 1st and 2nd house

Transit period: 23rd March to 5th May 2020

Presence of Mars in your 7th house will hinder the success of any team project or group task that you undertake. It will be a satisfactory period for you as an individual contributor but you will not be able to get desired results from any work alliances. You will be aggressive in mannerisms and speech, and this will further damage the feeling of unanimity in the team. Your relationship with your boss will also suffer an impediment during this period.

1. What will happen when Mars transit in your 8th house? Health will take away the focus from work

Mars will aspect your 11th, 2nd and 3rd house

Transit period: 5th May to 19th June 2020

You will be in a bad physical and mental state, during this period, as Mars will adversely impact your health. You might develop chronic illnesses and will feel depressed at most times. This frustration will make you lose focus and concentration on work tasks. Your boss will, in fact, be rather accommodating of your health condition and, thus your income prospects will not be hampered. You will be able to come out of this situation with your positive outlook and strong mindset, to start on a better note, in coming months.

1. What will happen when Mars transit in your 9th house? You will enter the best phase of this transit period

Mars will aspect your 12th, 3rd and 4th house

Transit period: 19th June to 17th August 2020

Retrogression period: 5th October to 25th December 2020

This will be a great period for you to progress on the professional front. Luck will favor you in these moths so make the best of time by putting in a lot of hard work and dedication on your work. You will have an exceptional time at workplace, as your work will be appreciated and you will strengthen your bond with your boss and colleagues. Everything will be at peace at home, too, which will boost your enthusiasm and zeal to succeed at work. Short office outings and outstation trips are on the cards. Foreign travel for work related matters may also be there. Just take care of your expenses, in this period, to avoid any wasteful expenditure that might cost you in the long-term.

1. What will happen when Mars transit in your 10th house? You need to be careful of your overconfidence

Mars will aspect your 1st, 4th and 5th house

Transit period: 17th August to 5th October 2020

Retrogression period: 25th December 2020 to 23rd February 2021

Riding high on your success you might imbibe a feeling of pride and Mars will further it to make you come across as an arrogant person. You will face issues with your seniors, who will not appreciate your changed behavior. Your heightened aggression may get you some rivals at workplace who would pose numerous challenges in your career. Stay alert and away from any negativity as there are chances of you getting into a bad company which can be harmful for your work life.

1. What will happen when Mars transit in your 11th house? Distrust among co-workers is likely

Mars will aspect your 2nd, 5th and 6th house

Transit period: 23rd February to 15th April 2021

This is a favorable period for you to gain monetary wealth. Your income will prosper and so does your fame. There are chances of a good salary raise this year. You will develop a respectable relationship with your boss. But, it would be the opposite for your liaison with your colleagues. Your success might make them envious and Mars’s negative influence on your verbal expression will further crush the trust between you and your teammates. Do watch out for your tongue and keep a calm mind while talking to your co-workers, to avoid unnecessary clashes.

1. What will happen when Mars transit in your 12th house? A calm approach towards work relations is desired

Mars will aspect your 3rd, 6th and 7th house

Transit period: 15th April to 2nd June 2021

Mars will test your mental strength during this period. Your expenses will rise unexpectedly and your relationship with your co-workers will go downhill. You will not be able to get the desired results out of work alliances and team projects. In fact, work related travels that you might undertake during this period will also not yield expected results. However, you will be able to handle the pressure of all these adversities by keeping a cool mind and a positive outlook towards the people and tasks that you encounter during this phase.

1. What will happen when Mars transit in your 1st house? Your hot-headedness might boomerang

Mars will aspect your 4th, 7th and 8th house

Transit period: 2nd June to 20 July 2021

Mars will make you aggressive with its transit in your 1st house. You need to understand that your aggression will do more bad to you than to others, if you are not able to control it. This period will bring about a drastic change in your personality which you nobody has thought of. Thus, there will be quarrels and disputes with bosses and colleagues, as they will not be able to comprehend your sudden behavioral change. You will defy dominance on all grounds, which will further damage your rapport with your boss and coworkers. Your health will require attention, during this period.