Short temper = short fuse = blame Mars again [Vedic Astrology]

Mars in Vedic astrology pulses with urgency. It is not subtle. It does not wait. It pushes, it demands, it acts. It fuels ambition, yes—but it also fuels unrest. When strong and steady, Mars gives drive, courage, and fearlessness. But when unchecked, when placed poorly or afflicted, it becomes a spark in dry grass—quick to catch, quicker to consume.

There is a heat in Mars. It rarely cools, never rests. It thrums deep in the blood. It tightens jaws, clenches fists. Mars anger isn’t always loud. It coils quietly, buried inside. It hides behind a calm face. It simmers beneath polite smiles. It shows as sharp impatience. It stings with silent irritation. It surfaces in cutting remarks. It lashes out without warning. Reckless choices follow its spark. Control slips. Something always breaks. Often, it’s something deeply important.

Mars rules war, but not only with others. It rules the wars we fight inside ourselves. The shame after an outburst. The regret after hurting someone close. It marks relationships with a kind of volatility that doesn’t always erupt, but always threatens to.

Its influence is physical. Tension lives in the body. Headaches, clenched teeth, insomnia. Mars can inflame—joints, skin, digestion. It moves quickly, and those under its sway often move before they think.

But Mars is not our enemy. Its power is meant to be used, not feared. Properly guided, its energy becomes purposeful action. Clear decisions. Protective strength. Assertive honesty. Its fire, when directed inward, becomes discipline. When directed outward with compassion, it becomes leadership.

Channeling Mars begins with awareness. Daily movement. Breathwork. Cold water. Fasting. Silence. Not as punishment, but as regulation. Mars does not calm on its own. It must be offered structure, or it will create chaos.

To walk with Mars is to walk a knife’s edge—dangerous, but powerful. And if we learn the rhythm of its fire, it can forge us rather than burn us.