Marital Disharmony – An Astrological Analysis

According to our vedic culture, there are 16 Sanskaras (Sacraments of life). These 16 sanskaras are very
important for every human being from birth to the death. Marriage is one of the most important
sanskaras and it is treated as pious due to produce progeny to keep the flow of the offspring. Thus, it
holds an important role in society.

But in recent times, lack of the adjustment and shortage of patience is increasing and due to this
leading to marriage break-ups which hampers our social values, culture as well as our eternal vedic
values. As a student of Astrology, I am trying to analyze this. I would like to discuss the astrological rules
and dictums for detecting marital disharmony and other fatal results from the chart.

We all know that 4th house rules our family life, 7th house rules marriage and spouse, 8th house rules
the sex life and 12th house for bed pleasure of a native. We have to proper evaluate of these houses for
detecting the complete prospect of marriage.

1. First Parameter - At first we have to judge the 7 th house. If 7th house is afflicted, it indicates native is
not destined to have good luck towards marriage. Then we have to consider the 7 th lord. If 7th lord is
afflicted, then it also indicates physical trouble to the partner and a disturbed conjugal life. Native has to
face problems in marital life.

Then we have to consider the karaka planet for marriage also. If the karaka planet is weak or afflicted,
then it also indicates cumbersome trouble in marriage and married life as well.

(Please note that Venus is the vivah karaka for male and Jupiter for the females)

2. Second Parameter – We have to judge the 4th house. Because 4th house signifies our family life. If 4th
house is afflicted, it indicates the native is destined to have a poor family life. Then consider the 4 th lord,
if the lord of the 4th house is afflicted then disturbances must be occurred in family life due to some
certain reasons.

Jupiter is treated as the karaka for family life. If Jupiter is afflicted then it gives a poor family
environment. Native will be uncomfortable due to his family surroundings.

3. Third Parameter – Among all the evil houses 8th is the most malefic. This is supposed to be a hidden
house and matters pertaining to fear from enemies, unsuccessful attempts, longevity of the spouse, in-
laws, diseases of the sexual organs etc are taken up from this house. If the 8 th house, 8th lord or planet in
8th make any relationship with the marriage related houses, especially the 7 th house, it will indicate
hindrances in marriage and married life.

Mars is the natural karaka for the 8th house. If Mars is afflicted (specially in females chart), no doubt it
causes some calamity regarding married life. In the ending of any marriage the role of the 8 th house and
its lord are well known.
4. Fourth Parameter – Our next step will be to judge the 12 th house, 12th lord and its karaka planet
Saturn. If 12th house is afflicted then it indicates poor or disturbed sex life. And if 12 th lord is afflicted, it
indicates lack of sexual urge of the native.

If karaka planet Saturn is afflicted, then it indicates un favourable surroundings concerning bed
pleasure.

If above mentioned factors are found to be damaged then we may conclude that native’s marriage life
will not be good due to affected marriage partner, family, healthy relationship with family of the spouse
and sex life simultaneously.

Then we have to judge Saturn, Moon and Jupiter. If these three planets are connected to 7 th house or
7th lord, we can conclude that the wife of the native will not stay with him for any reason and his family
life will be seriously hampered.

We also have to consider Navamsa chart (D9) in this context as it is treated as the most important chart
for marriage and marital life. Besides this, Navamsha chart is backbone of the Rashi chart. Everything can
be judged by Navamsa chart if above mentioned combinations are shown in Navamsa kundali also. Then
we can easily say that marital disharmony is predestined for such natives. This is based on Parashari
school of astrology.

Now, we have to consider all these on the basis of Jaimini aspect to conclude this issue. Maharshi Jaimini
states Upapada lagna kundali to judge marital issues on his monumental work named “Maharshi Jaimini
Upadesa Sutra”. The Arudha of the house behind the Janma lagna is Upapada. It means the pada of
twelfth is Upapada of the Lagna.Maharshi Jaimini states, if the 2 nd from upapada sign has a malefic
aspect or association, the losses his wife or he renounces the world. (Sun should not be treated as
malefic. Sun does not give malefic results as stated by Maharshi Jaimini).

If with above bad yoga, the 2nd from upapada has benefic influence, then the native does not lose his
wife. If Upapada lagna is under malefic aspect, then above mentioned malefic results will occur. But if
benefic aspect on upapada lagna exists then malefic results will be omitted.

Let us examine the above rules and dictum for better understanding with the real life case studies.

A) Native (Male)

Date of Birth- 27.06.1982, Time of Birth- 10:50 am, Place of Birth- Chandannagar (near Kolkata, W.B)
In Rashi chart, we can easily identify that his 4 th house is afflicted by natural malefic planets. Mars and
Rahu are directly aspecting 4th house. Ketu is posited there. Saturn works here as catalyst. Fourth lord
Jupiter is retrograde and aspecting by Rahu. Now we consider the 7 th house and 7th lord. Seventh house
is afflicted by Mars and Saturn. They are not only natural malefic but functional malefic also (Mars is the
3rd & 8th lord and Saturn is the 6th lord here). 7th lord Jupiter is retrograde and aspected by malefic rahu
also. Now we consider the 12th house and 12th lord also. Though, 12 th house is not heavily afflicted, but
12th lord Sun is connected with Rahu. Saturn, Jupiter and Moon all are connected with 7 th house and its
lord too.

Same condition is seen in Navamsa chart also, as 4 th,7th,8th and 12th house in Navamsa chart is afflicted by
Malefic planets.

If we consider the upapada kundali, here upapada lagna is Aries. This sign Aries is afflicted by 12 th lord
Jupiter and upapada lagna lord is in 6 th house along with Saturn.

- The native is suffering from marital disharmony and legal court case is going on presently.

B) Native (Female)

Date of Birth- 03/05/1982, Time of Birth- 14:53 pm, Place of Birth- Chandannagar (near Kolkata, W.B)

In Rashi cahrt, 4th house is occupied by Ketu and aspected by Mars, Rahu. Saturn is also making impact
on 4th house as Saturn is with Mars. So, 4th house is afflicted. 4th cum 7th lord Jupiter is retrograde and
afflicted by Rahu through its fifth aspect. Her 7 th house is also afflicted by Mars and Saturn. As Saturn
and Mars are retrograde, so, they also make impact on their previous house. I want to mean 12 th house.
So, 12th house is afflicted. Sun, the 12th lord is aspected by Mars and it is also conjoined with the retro
Saturn. So, malefic results will be manipulated by Mars. Moon and Saturn having impact on 7 th house as
moon is in Purvaphalguni star which is ruled by Venus and Venus is in 7 th house. Saturn directly is
aspecting on 7th house.

If we consider Navamsa kundali, then we can easily find out that 4 th house is afflicted by malefic, 4th lord
Venus is afflicted by malefic, 7th house is afflicted by malefic and 7th lord Sun is in 8th house of navamsa
kundali. The 12th lord of navamsa kundali Saturn is aspected by Rahu and Saturn’s dispositor Sun is in 8 th
house.

In case of upapada lagna kundali, Dhanu is upapada Lagna. Ketu is occupied there and Rahu, Mars is
making impact on upapada Lagna.

- So, all these malefic combinations lead her conjugal life to the hell. She has already been
separated from her husband.

C) Native (Female)

Date of Birth- 11.02.1982, Time of Birth- 03:52 am, Place of Birth- Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh

In Rashi chart we can see her 4th house is afflicted by Saturn and Mars and 4 th lord Jupiter is also
aspected by Rahu. 7th house is aspected by retro Saturn. Mars is also making impact on 7 th house. Rahu is
occupied in 7th house. 7th lord Mercury is retrograde and occupied in the 2 nd house. 12th house is
aspected by Saturn as well as 12th lord Mars is in conjunction with Saturn. Moon, Mars and Saturn are
directly aspecting the 7th house.

In navamsa kundali, 4th house is aspected by Rahu and 4th lord Venus is in 6th house along with Ketu. 7th
lord in navamsa chart Saturn is with Sun and in the 3 rd house. 12th house is afflicted by Saturn, Rahu and
12th lord Mercury is debilitated and aspected by Saturn.

In upapada Lagna kundali, lagna is aspected by Rahu and Lagna lord Moon is connected with malefic
planets.
 - All these combinations provoke her to get separated from her husband. She is unhappy due to
her conjugal life.

Remedy:
i) First remedy is to follow this principle – “ATMAVAT SARAVABHUTESHU”. It means treat other’s as
yourself. We should restrain our Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Mada and Maatsarya (Shada Ripu). We
should love everyone unconditionally. If we do this then every relationship will be divine.

ii) Keep Gouri-Shankar Raudraksha in proper way. It is very effective. In my practicing life I apply this to
my clients and they get amazing results.

iii) Worship Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati regularly.

iv) Before marriage, matching of horoscopes should be done.

v) Lalita Sahasranama should be chanted daily.

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