Key Indicators of a Bad Relationship with Father in Astrology:

1. 9th House (House of Father):
   • The 9th house represents the father, his blessings, and your overall relationship with him. It also governs guidance, wisdom, and spiritual teachings from the father.
   • Afflictions to the 9th house (such as malefic planets placed in or aspecting it, or a weak 9th house lord) can indicate difficulties in the relationship with your father. This can manifest as conflicts, distance, lack of support, or misunderstandings.
2. Lord of the 9th House:
   • The planet ruling the 9th house (the 9th house lord) plays a crucial role in the relationship with the father. If the 9th house lord is weak, placed in malefic houses (like the 6th, 8th, or 12th), or is afflicted by malefic planets, it can indicate tensions or a challenging relationship with the father.
   • For example, if the 9th house lord is placed in the 6th house (house of disputes and enemies), it may suggest a relationship marked by arguments or rivalry with the father.
3. Sun (Significator of Father):
   • The Sun is the natural significator (karaka) of the father in Vedic astrology. The condition and placement of the Sun reveal your relationship with your father, as well as how much you inherit from his qualities.
   • If the Sun is afflicted (due to malefic aspects from Saturn, Rahu, or Ketu, or if the Sun is debilitated or weak in the chart), it can lead to ego clashes, misunderstandings, distance, or a lack of emotional connection with your father.
   • A weak or debilitated Sun (e.g., in Libra) can also suggest difficulties in receiving support, guidance, or recognition from the father.
4. Malefic Influences:
   • Saturn, Rahu, Ketu, or Mars in the 9th house or aspecting the 9th house or the Sun can create issues in the relationship with the father. Their influence may cause a cold, distant relationship (Saturn), manipulation or unpredictability (Rahu), detachment (Ketu), or aggressive conflicts (Mars).
   • Saturn‘s influence can result in a distant or formal relationship with the father, causing feelings of neglect or detachment.
   • Rahu and Ketu can create karmic issues, causing misunderstandings or strained relations with the father.
5. Connection with the 6th, 8th, or 12th Houses:
   • If the 9th house lord is placed in or connected with the 6th house (house of enemies), the 8th house (house of obstacles and sudden events), or the 12th house (house of losses), it can indicate serious challenges in the relationship with the father. This can manifest as disputes, estrangement, or even separation.
6. Dasha Periods and Transits:
   • The planetary periods (Dashas) or transits of malefic planets affecting the 9th house or the Sun can activate conflicts, misunderstandings, or challenges in the relationship with your father.

Astrological Combinations for a Strained Relationship with the Father:

• Malefic planets in the 9th house: Especially Saturn, Rahu, Ketu, or Mars can cause distance, conflicts, or detachment from the father.
• 9th house lord in the 6th, 8th, or 12th houses: This combination indicates challenges, disputes, or estrangement in the father-child relationship.
• Afflicted or weak Sun: Indicates ego clashes, lack of support, or emotional disconnect with the father.
• Saturn-Sun conjunction or aspect: This combination can result in a cold, formal, or distant relationship with the father, sometimes with a lack of affection or understanding.

Remedies for Improving Relationship with Father:

If you are experiencing a challenging or strained relationship with your father, Vedic astrology provides remedies to pacify malefic planetary influences and improve harmony in the relationship.

1. Strengthening the 9th House:
   • Perform remedies for the 9th house lord if it is afflicted. Strengthening the 9th house and its lord will improve your relationship with your father and bring harmony.
   • For example, if the 9th house lord is Jupiter, focus on remedies to strengthen Jupiter (such as chanting Jupiter’s mantra, wearing a yellow sapphire, or performing donations related to Jupiter).
2. Sun Remedies:
   • If the Sun is weak or afflicted, strengthening the Sun can improve your relationship with your father:
     • Chanting Sun Mantra: “Om Surya Namah” (108 times daily) or the Gayatri Mantra (dedicated to the Sun).
     • Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation): Performing this yoga practice daily helps strengthen the Sun and improves vitality and relationships with authority figures, including the father.
     • Worship Lord Vishnu: Since Vishnu is associated with the Sun, offering prayers to Lord Vishnu or reciting Vishnu Sahasranama can improve the influence of the Sun.
     • Donate wheat, copper, or red-colored items on Sundays to reduce Sun’s afflictions.
     • Wear a ruby gemstone (after consulting an astrologer) to strengthen a weak Sun.
3. Saturn Remedies (If Saturn is Afflicting the 9th House or Sun):
   • If Saturn is causing distance or coldness in your relationship with your father:
     • Chanting Saturn Mantra: “Om Shanaishcharaya Namah” (108 times daily) to mitigate Saturn’s malefic effects.
     • Offer oil to Lord Shani: Especially on Saturdays, this can reduce the malefic influence of Saturn.
     • Worship Lord Hanuman: This can also reduce the impact of Saturn on relationships.
     • Perform charity on Saturdays: Donating items like black sesame seeds, black clothes, or iron items can help reduce Saturn’s negative influence.
4. Rahu and Ketu Remedies:
   • If Rahu or Ketu are afflicting the 9th house or Sun, perform their respective remedies:
     • Rahu Mantra: “Om Rahave Namah.”
     • Ketu Mantra: “Om Ketave Namah.”
     • Donate coconuts, black sesame seeds, or mustard oil to temples to pacify Rahu or Ketu.
5. Fasting:
   • Fasting on Sundays for the Sun and on Saturdays for Saturn can help mitigate the negative influences of these planets and improve the relationship with your father.
6. Behavioral Remedies:
   • In addition to spiritual remedies, focus on improving communication and empathy in your relationship with your father. Working consciously to avoid ego clashes, practicing patience, and making efforts to understand his perspective can go a long way in healing strained relationships.
7. Pooja and Rituals:
   • Perform Surya Puja (Sun worship) to seek blessings for improving your relationship with your father. Offering water to the Sun during sunrise is a simple and powerful remedy.
   • You can also perform Navagraha Pooja (worship of the nine planets) if multiple planetary influences are affecting your relationship.

Conclusion:

A strained relationship with the father is often indicated by malefic influences on the 9th house, its lord, or the Sun. Through Vedic remedies such as mantra chanting, fasting, charity, gemstone therapy, and strengthening the 9th house, it is possible to reduce conflicts and foster a harmonious relationship with your father. These remedies, along with conscious efforts to improve communication and understanding, can help restore peace and understanding in your relationship with your father.