What are the potential effects of having Mars in Cancer on one’s career?

Mars is the karaka/significator for the individual’s will power, stamina and will power.

Mars is considered the general or commander which executes the direction given by the King (Sun) or the Ascendant/Lagna.

As per Vedic Astrology, it rules

Mars through its focus and energy has been seen to turn things around for individual’s despite they facing enormous problems.

Despite all the positives, Mars does come with some challenges like

Taking this into account, we can add

Mars is exalted in Capricorn Zodiac (the original 10th House as per Kalpurush Kundali) as it is able to climb up slowly, steadily and with conviction despite challenges in life
Mars is debilitated in Cancer Zodiac (the original 4th House as per Kalpurush Kundali) as the energy driven planet is put face to face with their feelings and they are locked indoors where their energy expression might not happen. It is like a warrior instead of being in a battlefield being asked to sit at home and take care of things

With this background, let us look into what happens when such a powerful planet goes into the Zodiac of Cancer and how it impacts their life

As Cancer Zodiac is the sign of Debilitation, Mars loses lot of energy and willpower while feeling trapped. This does not bode well for day to day activities, relationships and career
A debilitated Mars while at work will feel underwhelmed and often doubt their capabilities
Despite, Mars and Moon being friendly, the Mars placement makes the person have emotional outbursts. These outbursts can be owing to reasons which may not be linked to the topic at hand. These actions can hamper their growth in their career

Kindly note,

If Moon aspects or Jupiter aspects Mars in Cancer Zodiac – there is relief for Mars
If Malefics like Rahu, Ketu, Saturn aspect Mars in Cancer Zodiac – things can get worse
Patience, positive reinforcement and focus on incremental steps can help the individual a lot

Hope this helps

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