138. Mars in Virgo: The native having Mars in Virgo will be wealthy, honored by virtuous men, straight forward, less heroic, will speak affectionately, will indulge in singing others’ praise and will have various kinds of (wasteful) expenditure.
Notes: Further, the subject will be responsible householder and will enjoy landed properties and marital happiness. He will perform Vedic rituals, be ever troubled by enemies, fond of esoteric songs and be a great scholar (or well-educated).
139. Mars in Libra: If Mars is in Libra at birth, the subject will be ever fond of journeying, will speak with affection, be boastful, highly untruthful, injured by sword and be enthused by friends.
Notes: The person will have some physical deficiency and will incur grief on account of lands and spouse. He will not honor his elders, will have limited servants, will speak in favor of meritorious deeds, be very wealthy, and be addicted to intoxicants and courtesans. He will lose his spouse and wealth.
140. Mars in Scorpio: If Mars is in Scorpio at birth, the person will be sinful, untruthful, will commit many criminal and inimical acts, be crafty, betraying till the end, of truthful conduct, well-read in Sastras and be righteous.
Notes: There are certain contradictions in the effects given above. “Sinful”, “righteous”, “truthful” and “untruthful” do not go well in combination. From what I gather from other sources, “truthful” and “righteous” are to be rejected.
In addition to the above-mentioned effects, the native will be endangered by fire, weapons, poison etc. He will be a skillful businessman, will earn favors from high-ups, and will enjoy happiness from spouse, children and grand-children. He will have knowledge of Vedas and other ancient disciplines, will enjoy landed properties and will promote quarrels. He will not wish well of others and be a leader of thieves or criminal acts.
