Understanding the Astrological Factors Affecting Your Marriage and Future

Dear RashmiJi,

Prima facie there does not seem such an issue which can delay marriage this much and that is why we need to look minutely into this. You are a Sagittarius ascendant, and Lord of the ascendant, Jupiter, is placed in the 3rd house in Aquarius, which is not particularly auspicious for Jupiter. Let us analyze the chart to identify the factors affecting your marital life.

Marriage and Astrological Calculations

To determine when you will get married, we need to consider the astrological factors that influence the ascendant lord, Jupiter, in the 3rd house in Aquarius. Jupiter, known for wisdom and longevity, has its lowest directional strength in this position. Moreover, where is Lord Saturn? It is sitting in the 12th house in Scorpio, the sign of an enemy, Mars. This adverse placement indicates that Jupiter does not receive the Bal (strength) it needs to perform normally.

The 3rd and 12th House Exchange Yoga

There is an exchange yoga between Mars and Saturn, depicting an adversarial connection between the 3rd and 12th houses. In this yoga, both 3rd lord and 12th lord become powerful during their dasha periods, hampering the natural course of events. As explained by Maharshi Parashar, when lords of Dushthana or Trishargas (houses of challenges and obstacles) become strong, they can only affect the houses they are placed in, thereby hampering the progress of other planets and houses in aspect.

Indications for Marriage Delay

Since the 12th house is involved, you are facing unknown fears and a lack of confidence, making marriage seem less appealing. The 3rd house, governed by Mars, indicates that any work or effort towards accomplishing a goal (like marriage) requires immense effort and might face challenging obstacles. Additionally, the 11th house of gains, also affected by Paap-Kartari Yoga, may result in repeated obstacles in love interest, impacting your mental clarity and decisiveness.

As the Lagna lord, Jupiter, is placed between Mars and Rahu in Paap-Kartari Yoga, it diminishes confidence and negatively affects your mind. Rahu promotes doubts and unknown fears, while Mars brings bitter experiences and arguments, further complicating your marital prospects. Similarly, the placement of Moon in Kemdruma Yog reflects mental weakness, making it difficult to make decisions or act decisively. Mercury, as the lord of the 7th house, is in the 11th house, subject to repeated obstacles, indicating a delay in your marital plans.

These factors should be taken into account, especially when considering close proposals that may get canceled due to uncertainty about your future. The opportunity for a positive turn in your life will come when Jupiter transits the 7th house from May 2025. You can start to feel more optimistic as early as January 2025. However, careful attention to these tendencies is necessary to ensure a successful marriage.

Take Care. God Bless.