All About Mangal Dosha

Whenever two Kundalis are matched for marriage, the most important Dosha that priests, pundits, & astrologers look for is the Mangal Dosha. People who have Mangal Dosha in their Janam Kundali are known as Mangliks. If you have any idea about what being a Manglik means, you should know that Mangliks cannot marry a non-Manglik person or person with no Mangal Dosha in their Kundali without going through proper remedial processes. Mangal or Mars in Astrology is considered to be a planet of war. But when we talk about marriage & domestic household situations, War with it does not seem like a good idea at all. If people with Mangal Dosha marry somebody without consulting a proper or experienced Astrologer before fixing the marriage, he or she is bound to face inevitable domestic quarrels, petty fights, betrayals, accidents, injuries, abuse, and even death. Thus, Mangal Dosha can be fatal too and that is why it is the most looked at for Dosha when talking about Kundali Milan for marriage.

What is Mangal Dosha?

In Astrological terms, Mangal Dosha is said to be in place when the Planet Mars or Mangal is in the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 7th, 8th, and 12th house of a person’s natal horoscope. Some people also consider Mangal Dosha if Mangal is present in a person’s 5th house too.

According to Astrologers, if Mangal resides in a person’s 1st, 2nd, 4th, and 12th house, then Mangal Dosha is low. But if it resides in the 7th and the 8th house, then Mangal Dosha is high in terms of its aftermath & effects.

Mangal Dosha in 1st House

People who have Mangal Dosha in 1st house carve out the possibility for the said couple to engage in physical assaults and the possibility of separation and permanent divorce looms large.

Mangal Dosha in 2nd House

For people who have Mangal Dosha in 2nd house, you need to know that this placement is usually related to the death of a spouse. Mars in 2nd house can also inhibit and block the couple’s financial and professional progress leading to low incomes and more anxiety about saving money.

Mangal Dosha in 4th House

This placement is more or less similar to the placement of Mangal in 2nd house affecting a couple’s professional and financial progress.

Mangal Dosha in 7th House

The placement of Mangal in the 7th house usually predisposes the native to be temperamental in terms of his or her anger. This behavior if prolonged leads to a domestic household where fights are inevitable and explosive, affecting the future generation greatly. The placement of Mars in the 7th house of somebody’s natal horoscope makes the person domineering and almost forceful on their partner.

Mangal Dosha in 8th House

People with this type of placement do not know what responsibility means. They are reckless in handling their finances and properties. They are also greedy and can even go to the lengths of insulting their parents for inheriting their ancestral property later in life.

Mangal Dosha in 12th House

People who have Mangal placed in their 12th House tend to have a lot of enemies. These kinds of people experience suffering deeply more on a mental level than physical. This placement also makes the native thirsty for many sexual affairs and a strong libido who craves physical intimacy if not satiated.

These are all broad, and general effects of Mangal or Mars if it is placed in the respective houses.

How can I know if I have Mangal Dosha or not?

You can consult an astrologer to know whether you are a Manglik or not. There are also free online calculators to know if Mangal or Mars is placed in the respective houses of your horoscope.

Can I not marry the person I love if I have Mangal Dosha?

Yes. There are things you need to remember before marrying the person you love. The first and foremost thing is to find out if any of you or both of you have Mangal Dosha or not. If one, has it and is Manglik and the other is not Manglik, then it is sure to consult an Astrologer before tying the knot. Mangal Doshas are of various types and contain deeper details. To know all about it, it is best to consult an Astrologer face to face to know of the remedies you can do for a prosperous and harmonious marital life ahead.