MARRIAGE is an institution with varied association. In Hinduism and in the Catholic religion at least, marriage is taken to be an indissoluble and sacred institution. To these faiths, marriages are literally made in heaven. In some countries marriage is a contract and it is therefore capable of being dissolved. Even where the law of divorce is found on the statute book, some countries like the United Kingdom do not allow a divorce as far as the royal family is concerned. When we turn to astrology, we only know that marriages are largely governed by planetary dispositions. We do not think that astrology would sanction divorce or oppose it, since astrology is neither a legislature nor a judge. Astrology only enables us to make a marriage happy or otherwise.

Since the zodiac begins with Aries (Mesha). the natural seventh is Libra (Tula). The main indicators of marriage are Libra and its lord, as far as men are concerned. The seventh from Libra being Aries, the chief indicators of marriage for a woman are Aries and Mars. In a woman's chart, the Moon too must be taken into consideration since the menstrual period is regulated by Moon and Mars; and in a man's nativity Sun too must be examined carefully.

In a man's chart, we have to consider Libra and the 7th from the ascendant, Sun and Venus; and in a woman's we must note Aries and the seventh from the ascendant, Moon and Mars. The eighth houses from these govern the sex life; and therefore Scorpio for the men and Taurus for women have to be added to the list. Then the extra marital life is determined by the twelfth house from the ascendant; and in a man's chart, Pisces too need scrutiny while in a woman's Virgo too deserves a study. This might terrify one since all the houses and planets appear to get into the picture. But what is needed is to findout the strongest among the ascendant, Sun and Venus in a man's chart, and among the ascendant Moon and Mars in a woman's. The major scrutiny should be from this point only. The others are needed as corroborating or strengthening aids only.

An afflliction to a planet or house arises from a conjunction with or an aspect by a planet who is a malefic by nature or by ownership or by both. If a conjunction with or an aspect by a benefic also operates, then we get mixed character of the house or planet.

A strong, well-placed and unafflicted Venus gives a harmonious and balanced marital life of man. A similar Mars governs the balanced sex life of a woman. These are the two basic planets. Venus is to be examined with the Sun, and Mars with the Moon. The position of Venus in a male chart is to be compared with that of Mars in the wife's chart; and a similar comparison between the Sun in the Husband's chart and the Moon in the wife's is necessary. Whether they aspect one another, they are in square or trine to one another, or they are inimical to one another must be carefully noted. The next step is to see whether the Navamsa chart of the wife agrees with the Rasi chart of the husband, and whether the Rasi chart of the wife agrees with the Navamsa chart of the husband. These preliminary observations will be taken up for a scrutiny and a later stage. Now we have to consider the possible effects resulting from certain positions of the planets. In the following , he means and includes she also.

The Sun in the seventh indicates a successful marriage; and in the eighth a successful interest in the affairs where the strongest feelings are involved and in matters of sex. The moon in the seventh makes one change his attitude frequently towards those intimately related to him; and he hopes the marriage partner to be motherly. The eighth house position stimulates these interests. Mercury in the seventh can either advance or related reciprocity of feelings and emotions; and in the eighth he affects the emotions roused by others. Venus in the seventh is a very good indication of happy marriage and of the ability to live with others in peace and happiness. If this Venus is afflicted, there may be disappointment in this direction. In the eighth Venus secures a balanced sex life if it is not afflicted. Mars in the seventh makes one forceful in intimate relationships. If afflicted, it might bring about irritation and quarrels. In the eighth it makes sex life very important for the native. The seventh house Jupiter is very good for marriage life. In the eight it brings prosperity through marriage. Saturn in the seventh brings about frustration and disappointment in marriage, if it is afflicted. In the eighth, it makes one serious in matters concerning sex.

Of the various signs involved in a consideration of the problem of marriage, there are a few sensitive degrees which may be noted. All these refer to the Nirayana of Sidereal Zodiac only.

Aries : 1°, The sexual need is an inescapable necessity. It might be almost fatal.  2°, one is fierce, restless and selfish, whimsical , and tyrannical, without any sign of chivalry.   4°, one is sensuous and generous.  6°, one may be ruined by the partner.  9°,  it is likely that one may have untimely love.  11°, It makes one lack the ability to live in harmony with the person he or she loves.  13°,  one is passionate to access or is completely detached and isolated.  14°, it speaks of deep-rooted lust.  17°, it refers to many a love affair and an artless and coarse behavior.  19°, it suggests an ideal partner.  22°, one is indifferent to love.  23°, marriage can be lucky.  26°, one has a very good feminine nature. Gentle and sweet, she will be least self-assertive.

Taurus : 3°, one loves peace and spreads around himself comfort and harmony.  6°, the woman would order her husband and bully him. There may be bigotry and vulgarity.  8°, one gives himself or herself up wholly to friendship and this might lead to strife in family and unhappy married life. This is likely to ruin one's self respect. 10°, it gives rise to chaos and disorder in the household.  11° ,14°, It offers a happy marriage. 15°, one is fond of family and home, and yet faces domestic strife. 18°, one is fond of his family, but is really despotic and unscrupulous.  25°, there is a likelihood of being divided from the partner.   29°, it indicates happy marriage and perfect sociability. 30°, it is likely that estrangement from the partner and children follows.

Libra : 3°, it gives a generous heart.  8°, one allows himself or herself to be ruled unconditionally by the person he or she loves. In some cases we may find lust and delinquency.  15°, his behavior is determined by his sexual urge. Intrigues and adventures dominate his love affairs and she will quarrel over very paltry things. Sometimes lust may make him a criminal.  18°, one is unable to live without love; and there is faithfulness along with jealousy. 19°, there is strong sex urge which may develop into lust.  22°, it offers neither joy nor pleasure in life. 24°,  on his private life he is selfish and lustful, shameless and sensuous. 26°, there is an unbridled lustfulness, and he becomes a prey to wine, women  and gambling. 29°, he is deeply attached to home.

Scorpio : 10°, one is dominated by sex urge, love of family and home. 12°, it indicates loneliness, sorrow and widowhood. 14°, it offers a steady domestic happiness. 19°, one becomes a deeply attached lover lavishing his affections. Sometimes excess of lust may bring home to trouble.


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It is a really good post by Swetha.

I want to add some observations about the marriage related issues.

1. If Jupiter is retrogade/debiliated in Kendra or afflicted by Mars/Saturn in Kendra then the native may face divorce (It is mainly due to harassment from the life partner) or he/she may leave the partner due to these reasons.

2. Mars in retrogade condition in 7th house certainly creates problems which may lead to divorce. These problems are mainly related with difference in sexual urge of both partners.

3. Jupiter in 8th house is considered to be bad in general, however being the planet realeted to children (offsprings), it increases fertility of native (as its effect comes on genital organs (testis /ovary), body parts related to 8th house), this can be well supported by Gochar (Transit) Jupiter. In terms of fertility, this Jupitar can be as powerful as any well placed condition of Jupiter.

4. If Jupiter and Saturn are 6-8 positions from each other and if they are looking at or one of them is in 7th house then the native may face problem in getting marriaed. It shows delays in marriage. It is better to arrange the marriage for the Girl after 28-30 and for boy it could be after 32 years of age.

5. If Rahu/Mars/Saturn is in 5th house and Planets like, Sun/Mars/Saturn in 2nd or 10th house or both the houses, then woman (native) may get problems related with Ovarian Cysts or problem related to Falopian Tubes which may lead to Pregnency Complications/Infertility in Women. Usually these problems come into light during Pregnency or after 30s.
Its better for women with such planetary position to be tested for such problems before planning for child.

I hope we all will share more on such topics. I welcome more Discussions/Suggestions/Thought Sharing on Topic like Marriage.

Thank You.

Hi milind,

I have Jupiter (my lagna lord) in 8th house along with mars. Does the divorce rule apply to me ? How bad is jupiter/lagna lord’s position here? Im a bachelor. My details are posted in the vedic reading room.

Thanks

Dear ANair,

I have seen your Horoscope. I follow both Vedic as well as Lal Kitab systems of Astrology. We will discuss all problems of your Horoscope one by one with possible remedies.

1. Marriage

The delay in your marriage is because of,

a. Moon and Rahu are united and that too in 5th House (Karaka of Love / Romance / Education / Children etc.) – This combination makes native very short tempered, emotional and critic (Always finds bad in everyone/everything). This is because Rahu tries to control emotions of Moon (Poisons Moon) causing emotionally imbalanced character. During selecting spouse, native becomes very choosy and wastes important time.
If native with this combination tries for Love Affair then again failure is indicated or short term relationships which will not lead to marriage. (I hope you may agree to me on this.)

b. Lagnesh Jupiter is in 8th House in Cancer (Exalted), but with Debilitated Mars causing overall weak effect (Good Effect) on Horoscope. Though it is planet of Marriage, Well Being, Children, Education, here it can’t help much as Mars (Debilitated) is Lord of 5th House and 12th House. Now we know, 5th House contains Rahu which with this Mars will create more problem as they are in Kendra (4 House apart) with each other. Mars being Lord of 12th House and Debilitated makes native Jobless at times and creates problem with financial matters leading to problems in fixing marriage.

c. Sun and Saturn are in 6-8 Combination with each other (That’s what I have discussed in my post-Related to marriage delay), that too related to 4th and 9th House may create more undesired results. The Saturn in 4th House is considered to be bad in general, it is affected Success of the native as Sun in 9th House becomes helpless, though it is in its own sign, Leo. 9th and 4th Houses being Houses related to material success were affected due to this deadly war between two Lords.
Again same Saturn is affecting Venus also, which is active planet required for Marriage related issues.

2. Jobs

a. Again 5th House Moon is playing mischief here. I have seen many Horoscopes where this Moon has made people leave one Job to other. All Jobs are related to each other but at the end of the day First Job and Last Job are totally different from each other. Native changes fields of Jobs like changing Clothes. Native generally prefers (Gets) Marketing kind of Job as this Moon makes him run here and there or it places native far from his house. With all these changes the native becomes Jack of all Jobs but no Concrete Knowledge of any Subject causing search for one more new Field. It gives lesser pays considering Education (I mean Education – Academic only) of the native. Generally such Moon stops these kinds of activities after 29-30s.
b. Though in your case Mercury is Lord of 7th and 10th House and placed in 9th House with Sun and Venus, still this Mercury makes native work hard or makes him search new jobs. (This is my personal observation)

c. Lagnesh is in 8th House with 3rd (Parakram Sthan-Work Place/Job) Lord Debilitated creating more problems in native’s professional life and creating difficulties to stand professionally.


Dasas

1. Rahu Mahadasa – May 2003-May 2021 – Native has faced problems and changes in Jobs due to this change of Mahadasa. But still these are better options he had as compared to problems he faced during Moon Mahadasa (1986-96) and Mars Mahadasa (1996-2003), Mars Mahadasa in particular. (I hope you will agree to me on this.)


Remedies

1. Please do SHANTI (PUJA) of Planets in 8th House (Jupiter and Mars). Please make it a point to go to Hanuman Temple on Tuesday and offer Prayers. Hanuman – Chalisa reading will also help. Ganesh Aradhana will be a beneficial option to keep the stability in Job. Wear a Silver Ring in Left Hand’s Ring Finger – This will make Mars a helping Planet.

2. Donating Clothes to Blind People will reduce harmful effects of Saturn.

3. Remove posters/Idols/Photographs of Elephant from your house (If you are having), it will reduce Poison of Rahu.

4. Donate Milk in Temple (Preferably Shiva, otherwise any other God will do). Throwing Rice (Whole Grains) and Milk on Monday will make Moon more powerful and helping planet.

I hope this will improve your situation in present problems. Try this for about a month and let me know.

P.S. – According to Vedanta, What we are facing, are the effects of your deeds of last birth or may be before that. We can minimize that with Astrology and Remedies. However we can invest Good Deeds in this life to make next life Secure and Good.

Bye.

Dear ANair,

Marital dealy is indicated in your Horoscope. However, to the best of my knowledge, I don't think there will be no problem related to Divorce in your case. But a word of Caution- You need to adjust more in your marital life. I can't exactly see what sorts of problems/adjustsments are needed but it is there.

However try the remedies and then go for the marriage.

Bye.