Marriage Astrology
Marriage is a lovely association between a man and a woman, and it is the congenial relationship between such life partners that can make a living, a highly satisfying experience. There are some who manage to find the right soul-mates at the right time, while some are denied such a timely union. Vedic astrology has dealt elaborately with the aspect of marriage, and this ‘marriage astrology’ has enumerated the possible astrological scenarios which can contribute to delay in marriages.
Here, let us go through some of these.
Placement of Venus
Shukra, the planetary Lord Venus, is known as Kalathra Karaka, the ruler of marriage. He also governs relationships, and hence, his strength and placement in a person’s horoscope will matter a lot in respect of his or her marriage. Venus is an auspicious planet, but if he gets associated with malefic planets like Saturn, Sun or Ketu, it may lead to negative results and a delay in marriage. Also, Venus’ positioning in the zodiac sign of Leo too may produce a similar effect.
Jupiter Effect
Guru, the Jupiter is another planet which has a substantial role in issues related to marriage. While the influence of this highly beneficial planet covers even fields like learning, wealth and wisdom, Jupiter is termed as Putra Karaka as he rules over the vital aspect of children, too. The affliction of this Jupiter like his getting debilitated, retrograded or combusted may affect the timely marriage of an individual, and also the marital compatibility and harmony.
The House of Marriage
The 7th House in a horoscope is known as Kalathra Sthana, the House of marriage. This also denotes the married life and relationship between life partners. Hence, this House holds tremendous marital significance. The nature of the planetary lord of this House; the House in which he is placed; his being in conjunction with any other planet and if so, the nature of that planet; and the presence of any planet in the 7th House and his character — are some of the factors which can decide about the timing and the success of a marriage.
Impact of Saturn and Sun
Saturn remains, perhaps, as the most feared of all planets, and his presence in the 7th House can indicate, among other things, late marriage. Even if auspicious planets like Jupiter or Venus is present along with, there may not be much relief for the natives. If Sun is the ruling planet of the 7th House of marriage, then also, the effect may be the same.
Marriage and Mars
If there is one aspect that is looked at and analyzed with the greatest of concerns while horoscope matching for a marriage proposal between a boy and a girl, it can only be Mangal Dosha. This is nothing but Mars affliction, that is, the unfavorable placement of the warrior planet Mars in a horoscope. It is believed that his wrong positioning may result not only in late marriage but also in marital discord and even in separations, depending on the intensity of the affliction. It is said in this regard that people can deliberately delay the marriages beyond the age of 28, to somewhat minimize the Mars effect.
What Rahu and Ketu can do for a Marriage?
Rahu and Ketu are the two nodal points of the Moon, who do not have a physical existence and are regarded as shadow planets. They are considered as malefic by nature, and their presence in the crucial 7th House may prove ominous for a marriage. Rahu’s presence may lead to infatuation and a hasty marriage, which may ultimately turn out to be a failure. But Ketu may prove otherwise, as the natives may remain spiritually oriented, turn towards asceticism and even end up not marrying at all.
Still, a person who has any such formation in his or her horoscope need not be despondent, as there are remedies suggested by the astrological system itself. People can take the help of spiritual guides or astrologers in this regard for removing or minimizing the planetary afflictions, marrying the right mates at the right time and for living a life of togetherness.