Mars is a planet associated with energy, courage, drive and ambition in Vedic astrology. When placed in the 10th house of the Capricorn ascendant chart, which is its enemy sign state, it can bring out both positive and negative effects depending upon the other planetary placements in the chart.
As Mars is lord of both 4th and 11th houses in this placement for Capricorn ascendants, it represents property acquisition, happiness from mother and social networking skills. The presence of Mars in the 10th house can lead to individuals working exceptionally hard to achieve success in their career. These people are extremely ambitious and have an urge to take on leadership roles. They are determined to reach high positions in their profession as soon as possible.
However, if Mars is afflicted by malefic planets like Saturn or Rahu, there can be delays in achieving these goals due to unexpected hurdles that arise along the way. These delays can lead to frustration and a loss of motivation for some individuals with this placement.
Mars is a natural karaka of both 3rd and 6th houses which represent communication skills and overcoming obstacles respectively. In this context, Mars’ placement can indicate that these individuals will use their communication abilities effectively to manage difficult situations and overcome challenges at work.
On the other hand, if Mars is ill-placed or debilitated then there can be issues related to aggression towards colleagues or especially subordinates at work. This could even cause conflicts between you and your boss/management team leading to legal disputes. Hence it's important that natives with this placement should regularly do some kind of workout or physical activity to channelize their excess energy properly without taking any impulsive actions resulting from aggression.
Furthermore, as mars aspects the first house (self), these individuals tend towards self-confidence and assertiveness too but again excessive dominance over others due to it could eventually turn detrimental for them.
Mars aspecting fourth house (of mother, family life and luxury) indicates that there may be some discomfort or disagreements related to property or inheritance. It's often observed that there could even be disputes among siblings over property matters which could cause distress to the native until it's resolved.
Moreover, Mars aspecting fifth house (House of creativity, romance and progeny) can lead to a passionate personality in terms of love, while simultaneously denoting that these individuals are liable to go overboard with their relationships because of its overbearing and possessive nature. Hence they should try to balance these elements and not get obsessed with any person causing dissatisfaction in love life.
In conclusion, Mars in the 10th House for Capricorn ascendant has both positive as well as negative aspects depending upon the overall planetary conjunctions and also an individual’s own behavior at work. Therefore one needs counselling from an astrologer along with self-discipline and self-reflection for optimal results.