What are the effects of Mangal dosha on married life?

Whenever Mars is placed in the 1st house, 2nd house, 4th house, 7th house, 8th house or 12th house from Lagna and has the evil functional capabilities, it causes Mangal dosha or the Manglik dosha. This dosha is caused by planet mars also known as Mangal Graha in Vedic Hindu astrology. Mars is a high-level malefic planet.

The Manglik dosha is said to mainly affect marital bliss and it can be understood by the fact that this Mars dosha occurs when planet mars sit in one of the above-mentioned houses. All of these 6 houses are in some or the other way connected to marriage, married life, spouse or life partner and happiness from marriage.

The effects of Mangal dosha are better understood with the position of Mars in the birth chart. So we have divided the effects of Mangal dosha into 6 types depending on the house of Mars in kundli.

Whenever Mars is placed in one of those 6 houses he will not only be influencing that particular house of placement but also influencing over 1 or 2 other houses as well. This way Mars affects many areas related to self, marital bliss, domestic happiness and family life etc, leading to an overall heavy projection of Martial energy.

In Vedic astrology, 1st house is the self house, 7th house is related to happiness from marriage, 8th house being 2nd house from 7th supports it in many ways, 4th house represents general happiness and happiness in marriage life, 2nd house is related to family life, and 12th house along with 7th house supports conjugal bliss.

Mangal dosha effects classified by the position of planet mars in kundli as follow.

Effects of Mangal dosha with Mars in 1st house

When Mars is in 1st house it affects 1st house by placement, 4th, 7th and 8th house by aspect and by the ability of the planet to influence neighbouring houses to a small level, he even influences 2nd and 12th house. Hence all the houses under consideration for evaluating the post-marriage life of a Manglik person are affected.

The 4th house is domestic harmony which is very important to marriage.

The 1st house of self will determine the nature of a person. And it should be good for a partnership.

The 7th house is the house of marriage and long term relationship and we know planet mars is not a very good planet for this house.

The 8th house has special terms for the horoscope and kundli of a female. For women, this house is very important for their post-marriage life. This 8th house can even signify what her husband might bring her in term of fortune.

Effects of Mangal dosha with Mars in 2nd house

Mars when is in the 2nd house it has an influence on the 2nd and 8th house and to some extent on the 1st house. Here 3 out of those 6 houses are affected.

With this placement, the areas of self and family are affected and if it is in the kundli of a woman it can harm her husband as well.

Other views from an astrologer: Mars in the 2nd house might affect the family of the person and might also affect the general wealth in the family, which in some cases might lead to violence or roughness in family life.

Effects of Mangal dosha with Mars in 4th house

Mars when placed in the 4th house it affects 2 out of those 6 houses with its full influencing ability. The 4th house of his placement and the 7th house where he aspect.

This placement of Mars has good potentials of damaging the sukh or bliss of married life.

Other views from an astrologer: Mars in the fourth house might create discomfort domestic life and disharmony in the home. There are chances that other people like relative might interfere in the personal life.

Effects of Mangal dosha with Mars in 7th house

When Mars is placed in the 7th house it affects the 7th house and has its influence on the 8th house. Such mars aspects the 1st house and 2nd house. Here four major houses are affected.

The 1st and 7th house of self and relationships are directly affected.

The 8th house of health and longevity of husband and marriage is affected. And lastly, the important 2nd house of family life is hurt as well.

Other views from an astrologer: Danger to the longevity of spouse. One of the spouses might have bad character. Additionally, there might be quarrels and misunderstandings as well.

Effects of Mangal dosha with Mars in 8th house

Mars when sitting in the 8th house harms the 8th house, which is going to represent the family living conditions of the spouse. The 8th house becomes the spouse’s 2nd house.

The 7th house is influenced which will represent spouse and relationship. And the 2nd house for native will be affected as well.

Other views from an astrologer: Mars in the eighth house might cause difficulty in having a child or give few children. Life affected by frequent quarrels. Chances for extra-marital life.

Effects of Mangal dosha with Mars in 12th house

When Mars is sitting in the 12th house it influences over 7th house, 12th house and 1st house. The 12th house is not only the house expenses and losses but also the house of bhog. The house of enjoyments associated with expenses or enjoyment associated with giving.

The emotions related to give and take are so much important in a marriage and relationship. Mars is a bit of a selfish planet so does not suit well for this purpose.

Moreover, the 7th house and the 12th house collectively indicates the conjugal bliss and sex life in Vedic astrology. As 12th house also rules bed and sleep. It can affect this physical bonding factor in a relationship. The sexual life facilitates that factor.

Note: This article is recreated from our previous article on Meaning and Effects of Manglik Dosha

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Written by Nachiket Patel