Mars or Mangal is a fiery planet. It is loaded with energy. Mars is basically functional in a birth chart. Its energy may be used for many constructive purposes in life. Just like fire can be both productive and destructive in nature.
Similarly, Mars can be beneficial or harmful depending upon its position in the horoscope. If Mars is malefic in a horoscope, the same fire becomes detrimental.
This can cause various problems including marital issues. Mangal dosha is often feared in Vedic astrology.
What is Mangal Dosha
A horoscope is said to have Mangal Dosh if Mars is present in the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 7th, 8th or 12th house. There are 12 houses in a horoscope. Since, Mangalik Dosh is said to occur when Mars is present in any of the 6 above houses. The probability of Mars defect is 1 out of two. Thus, around half the population has it. A person with Mangal Dosh is said to be Maanglik.
Strength of Mangal Dosha
Once Mangal Dosh is confirmed in a horoscope, it is time to determine its strength. Its strength is checked through placement of Mars in various signs and Nakshatras. The effects of other planets on Mars are also considered.
Effects of Mangal Dosh
Mars symbolizes fire and aggression. People with Mangal Dosh are often short tempered. Presence of Mars in the different houses causes different affects.
- First House: This is the house of your life partner. Mars present in this house leads to needless conflict in married life.
- Second House: The house of life. Mars in this house affects your personal and professional life.
- Fourth House: House of Profession. This may lead to instability in profession.
- Seventh House: House of Partnerships. The person tends to be short-tempered and dominating. Thus, they face obstacles in creating smooth relationships.
- Eighth House: House of Transformations. This drives the person lazy and careless.
- Twelfth House: House of Solidarity. This leads to the loss of mental health and finances.
What to do About it
For a blissful married life, it is advisable:
- If two Maangliks marry each other, Mangal Dosh is said to be cancelled.
- Maangliks are also advised to marry a Banana tree, Peepal tree or idol of Lord Shiva made of silver and gold before the actual marriage.
Other daily life remedies for Manglik Dosha cancellation:
- Fasting on Tuesdays, since it is the day of Mars.
- Chanting Gayatri Mantra, Navgraha Mantra or Hanuman Chalisa.
- Lighting ghee diyas in Hanuman and Navgraha temples on Tuesday.
- Donation of specific items like red silk, masoor daal or red stone on Tuesday.
- Mangal dosh is also said to wear off as the person reaches 28 years of age.
- Wearing gemstones like the coral (red munga) also nullifies its effects.