Exalted meets debilitated in the tenth house (Karma Bhava) — a spiritual giant stabilizes a fallen warrior through a powerful cancellation of debility (Neecha Bhanga). This fusion creates a high-pressure professional environment where ethics and ambition must find a singular path.
The Conjunction
For Tula (Libra) lagna, Jupiter (Guru) rules the third house (Sahaja Bhava) of courage and the sixth house (Ripu Bhava) of service and struggle. Its exaltation (uccha) in the tenth house (Karma Bhava) brings high-mindedness to the professional sphere. Mars (Mangal) rules the second house (Dhana Bhava) of wealth and the seventh house (Kalatra Bhava) of partnerships, yet it sits here in its debilitated (neecha) state. Since Jupiter and Mars are natural friends, this Guru-Mangal yoga functions as a potent redirection of force where the fallen strength of Mars is redeemed by Jupiter's wisdom. As the natural significator (karaka) for expansion and dharma, Jupiter directs the raw, sometimes frustrated energy of Mars toward purposeful achievement. This angular house (kendra) placement is further enhanced by its status as a growth house (upachaya), ensuring professional status improves with age as noted in the Jataka Parijata.
The Experience
Living with this conjunction is an exercise in refined power where internal heat is constantly tempered by external grace. The native experiences a recurring arc of initial professional struggle followed by massive elevation once they align their actions with a higher cause. In Punarvasu, the native discovers that their career is a series of returns to their true nature, where setbacks are preparation for a more ethical leap. The influence of Pushya provides a grounding, nutritive force, making the native a provider and protector within their professional circle. Ashlesha adds a necessary layer of strategic suspicion, preventing the native from being exploited by rivals while they pursue their noble goals. This is the path of the Dharmawarden, an archetype that combines the steel of the soldier with the sanctity of the priest.
The struggle lies in the friction between the second-house desire for resources and the sixth-house requirement for selfless service. Mastery occurs when the individual realizes that their worth is not determined by the battle, but by the righteousness of the cause they serve. They treat their profession as a sacred duty, demanding excellence from themselves before expecting it from others. This internal discipline eventually radiates outward, creating a presence that cannot be ignored by peers or competitors. The native becomes a pillar of their community, standing firm against the winds of corruption. They wear their professional title not as a vanity, but as a commitment to those who follow, ensuring the honor of the righteous warrior remains tied to their reputation and the heavy crown of rank.
Practical Effects
You relate to authority figures through a lens of ethical scrutiny and disciplined service. Because Jupiter rules the sixth house of conflict and Mars rules the seventh house of others, you frequently encounter superiors who challenge your autonomy or test your principles. You possess a natural resistance to arbitrary power, respecting only those who have earned their rank through merit and dharma. Jupiter aspects the second, fourth, and sixth houses, while Mars aspects the first, fourth, and fifth houses; this shared focus on the fourth house (Matru Bhava) suggests that your mentors often provide emotional security alongside professional guidance. To achieve lasting success in the hierarchy, you must learn to lead.