Join us for an online session dedicated to the qualities of the planet Mars, featuring insights from Vedic astrology with Sara, as well as mantra chanting, yantra drawing, and painting with Antarshuddhi.

Navagraha Exploration

Navagraha Exploration is an exquisite one-year journey through the nine planets visible to the naked eye, and, ultimately, a journey within ourselves too. This series offers a monthly session (except July and August) beginning in January, where we explore each planet through the lens of Jyotiṣa (Vedic/Indian astrology) while connecting with the sacred practices of mantra and yantra. The series will end with an integration session at the end of the year (December). Although the course stretches during the whole year, you can book single sessions or the replay of already past sessions.

This month’s session is dedicated to Maṅgala (Mars in Sanskrit). Mars represents energy, action, fire, and willpower, moving with great speed and intensity. When strong and balanced, this energy fuels determination and righteous action. However, when weak or afflicted, Mars’ lower energy can manifest as aggression, impulsiveness, and destruction – seen in wars, fires, accidents, violence, and conflicts. Physiologically, Mars governs the blood, muscular system, bone marrow, nervous system, and the fire element within us.

Planet Mars – The Hero’s Journey

At its core, Mars ignites the Hero’s journey toward self-realisation and connection with the Divine. As the son of the Earth, he stands as her protector, defending her against the challenges she faces. Hanumān, the monkey god, is said to be the deity of the planet Mars, embodying its highest qualities of strength, willpower, and disciplined action.

Mars is the guardian of society, closely linked to Skanda, the second son of Śiva, and to Hanumān, the heroic devotee from the Rāmāyaṇa, who teaches us the power of selfless devotion on the path to liberation. As the commander of the celestial assembly – where each deity represents a facet of the same divinity – Mars embodies the qualities of purpose, duty, order, discipline, courage, bravery, patience, and self-confidence.

In Vedic numerology, Mars is connected with the number 9, which is also the psychic number of those born on the 9th, 18th, or 27th of any month. Mars’ influence is strongest on Tuesdays, which is why we have chosen this day for our session.

Mars Yantra and Mantra

Yantras are sacred tantric diagrams, often seen as the materialised vibration of a mantra. Traditionally, they are practiced in combination with their respective mantra, as these sound vibrations are believed to heal, harmonise, and awaken the body on a subtle level. Mantras resonate with one’s physio-mental system, serving as a powerful vehicle for activating deeper inner forces and guiding individuals on the path to self-realisation.

During this three-hour online sādhana, we will create the Mars Yantra by drawing it and charging it through mantra chanting, allowing us to connect with, balance, and support our personal Mars energy. You will also receive guidance on colours and painting techniques to complete your yantra in your own time.

Drawing and painting the Mars yantra is suitable for anyone drawn to it – particularly those born on a number 9 day or those seeking to harmonise and strengthen Mars-related qualities within themselves. When placed in a chosen space, the yantra can stimulate courage, discipline, and self-confidence, as well as support emotional resilience and inner strength for both the observer and the surrounding environment.

Time and Details:

We will honour Mars on Tuesday the 19th of May 2026.
The session will take place from 7 pm until 10 pm (CET), on zoom. Please note, CET is Central European Time, please check where you are as to the local time.

The session will be recorded.

No previous knowledge or experience of drawing and painting is necessary. A list of materials needed will be emailed after booking

Language: English

Cost of the session:

The session is by donation. Suggested range € 30 to € 60. We have a special offer, if you would like to attend all sessions for € 200. We will send you payment details when we receive your booking. If the minimum amount is beyond your current means, then please give what is manageable for you.

Bookings:

Further information, the zoom-link and materials list will be sent in good time before the session once you have expressed your interest in taking part by contacting us via our contact form below.

All Navagraha Exploration Dates and Links for bookings:

• Sūrya (Sun): Sunday, 25 January (replay)
• Chandra (Moon): Mahashivaratri, Sunday 15 February (replay)
• Buddha (Mercury): Wednesday, 18 March (replay)
• Shukra (Venus): Friday, 17 April (replay)
• Mangala (Mars): Tuesday, 19 May
• Guru (Jupiter): 18 June
• Pause: July and August
• Shani (Saturn): 12 September
• Rahu : Monday, 5 October
• Ketu: Monday, 16 November
• Integration Session: Sunday, 6 December

More Events:

You may also be interested in our special live online session Gayatri Mantra and Yantra – online session or our retreats in Tuscany: the Pañcha Tattva reareat and the Gayatri retreat in Tuscany. Have a look!