Mangal Dosha occurs when Mars occupies certain houses in the birth chart, traditionally believed to cause marriage difficulties.
Mangal Dosha (also called Kuja Dosha) is present when Mars occupies the 1st, 4th, 7th, 8th, or 12th house from the Ascendant, Moon, or Venus. Traditional interpretation suggests this can cause conflict, delays, or issues in marriage. However, modern Vedic astrologers note that the dosha is often "canceled" by various factors, and that matching two charts with compatible doshas works well. About 40% of people have some form of Mangal Dosha.
TriAstra identifies Mangal Dosha if present and evaluates its severity based on canceling factors, comparing with Mars analysis in your Western chart and fire element balance in Saju.
If you have Mangal Dosha, understanding its nature helps you work consciously with Mars energy in relationships—channeling assertiveness positively rather than destructively.
Understanding Mangal Dosha (Mars Affliction) is just the beginning. See how it manifests in your unique birth chart with TriAstra's triple-system analysis.
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