When someone has issues in forming or maintaining friendships, there may be certain planetary combinations, afflictions, or weaknesses in the 11th house, its lord, or the relevant planets. These influences can indicate difficulties in making friends, trust issues, misunderstandings, or strained social connections.

Key Indicators of a Bad Relationship with Friends in Astrology:

1. 11th House (House of Friendships and Social Networks):
   • The 11th house primarily governs your larger social network, friends, and gains from friendships.
   • Afflictions to the 11th house (such as malefic planets placed in or aspecting it, or a weak 11th house lord) can cause difficulties in forming or maintaining friendships, betrayals by friends, or social isolation.
2. Lord of the 11th House:
   • The planet ruling the 11th house (the 11th house lord) represents the energy governing your friendships and social networks. If the 11th house lord is weak, placed in malefic houses (like the 6th, 8th, or 12th), or afflicted by malefic planets, it can cause conflicts, misunderstandings, or estrangement in friendships.
   • For example, if the 11th house lord is in the 6th house (house of enemies and disputes), you may experience frequent conflicts or arguments with friends.
3. Malefic Planets in the 11th House:
   • The presence of malefic planets such as Saturn, Rahu, Ketu, or Mars in the 11th house can indicate issues with friends, social discontent, or misunderstandings.
   • Saturn in the 11th house may cause friendships to be more formal or distant, leading to a lack of emotional warmth or closeness.
   • Mars in the 11th house can cause aggressive behavior, competition, or frequent arguments with friends.
   • Rahu or Ketu in the 11th house can lead to deceit, confusion, or karmic challenges in friendships, causing sudden breaks or misunderstandings.
4. 3rd House (House of Close Friends and Communication):
   • The 3rd house represents close friends, communication, and short-term goals. Afflictions to the 3rd house or its lord can indicate issues with close friends, poor communication, or misunderstandings.
   • The 3rd house lord in malefic houses or under malefic aspects can suggest difficulties in maintaining stable friendships, or strained relationships with friends.
5. Mercury (Planet of Communication and Friendships):
   • Mercury governs communication, intellect, and friendships. If Mercury is afflicted (by malefics like Saturn, Rahu, Ketu, or Mars) or weak in the chart, it can lead to misunderstandings, miscommunication, or superficial relationships with friends.
   • A debilitated Mercury (in Pisces) may result in difficulty expressing oneself, leading to communication issues with friends.
6. Venus (Planet of Harmony and Social Bonds):
   • Venus is associated with social harmony, bonding, and relationships. If Venus is weak or afflicted, it can cause strained social relationships, a lack of harmony in friendships, or difficulties in maintaining long-term bonds.
   • A debilitated Venus (in Virgo) may lead to critical or judgmental behavior, causing conflicts in friendships.
7. Connection with the 6th, 8th, or 12th Houses:
   • If the 11th house lord or planets related to friendships (like Mercury or Venus) are placed in the 6th house (house of enemies and disputes), the 8th house (house of obstacles and sudden events), or the 12th house (house of losses and isolation), it can indicate significant challenges in friendships, such as frequent arguments, betrayals, or loss of friends.
8. Dasha Periods and Transits:
   • The planetary periods (Dashas) or transits of malefic planets affecting the 11th house, 3rd house, or key friendship planets (Mercury and Venus) can activate periods of conflict, social isolation, or difficulties in forming and maintaining friendships.

Astrological Combinations for a Strained Relationship with Friends:

• Malefic planets in the 11th house: Especially Saturn, Rahu, Ketu, or Mars can cause coldness, aggression, deceit, or sudden breaks in friendships.
• 11th house lord in the 6th, 8th, or 12th houses: This combination indicates frequent conflicts, misunderstandings, or loss of friendships.
• Afflicted Mercury: Poor communication or misinterpretations in friendships.
• Afflicted Venus: Social disharmony or difficulty in bonding with friends.
• Saturn aspecting the 11th house: This can lead to delayed or distant friendships, where relationships may lack emotional warmth.

Remedies for Improving Relationships with Friends:

If you are experiencing conflicts or challenges in friendships, Vedic astrology provides remedies to pacify malefic planetary influences and enhance social harmony.

1. Strengthening the 11th House:
   • Perform remedies for the 11th house lord if it is afflicted. Strengthening the 11th house and its lord will improve your social circle and bring harmony in friendships.
   • For example, if the 11th 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. Mercury Remedies (Improving Communication):
   • If Mercury is weak or afflicted, strengthening Mercury can improve your communication and help resolve misunderstandings with friends:
     • Chanting Mercury Mantra: “Om Budhaya Namah” (108 times daily) to strengthen Mercury.
     • Wear green clothes or offer green items on Wednesdays to enhance Mercury’s positive influence.
     • Wear an emerald gemstone (after consulting an astrologer) to strengthen Mercury.
     • Worship Lord Vishnu: Reciting Vishnu Sahasranama or offering prayers to Lord Vishnu can help improve communication and social harmony.
3. Venus Remedies (Improving Social Harmony):
   • If Venus is weak or afflicted, strengthening Venus can enhance your ability to bond with friends and improve social harmony:
     • Chanting Venus Mantra: “Om Shukraya Namah” (108 times daily) to improve Venus’ influence.
     • Donate white items or sweets on Fridays to strengthen Venus.
     • Worship Goddess Lakshmi: Offering prayers to Goddess Lakshmi can help improve Venus’ energy and bring harmony in relationships.
     • Wear a diamond or white sapphire to enhance Venus’ positive influence.
4. Saturn Remedies (If Saturn is Affecting Friendships):
   • If Saturn is causing emotional coldness or distant friendships:
     • Chanting Saturn Mantra: “Om Shanaishcharaya Namah” (108 times daily) to mitigate Saturn’s malefic effects.
     • Worship Lord Hanuman: Reciting the Hanuman Chalisa or offering prayers to Lord Hanuman can reduce the impact of Saturn on friendships.
     • Offer oil to Lord Shani on Saturdays to reduce Saturn’s negative influence.
     • Perform charity on Saturdays: Donate black sesame seeds, iron items, or black clothes to pacify Saturn.
5. Rahu and Ketu Remedies (If Rahu or Ketu are Influencing Friendships):
   • If Rahu or Ketu are affecting the 11th house, perform their respective remedies:
     • Rahu Mantra: “Om Rahave Namah.”
     • Ketu Mantra: “Om Ketave Namah.”
     • Donate coconuts, mustard seeds, or black sesame seeds to temples to reduce the negative influence of Rahu and Ketu.
     • Worship Goddess Durga or perform Navagraha Pooja to pacify their effects.
6. Mars Remedies (If Mars is Causing Conflicts in Friendships):
   • If Mars is causing aggressive behavior or arguments in friendships:
     • Chant Mars Mantra: “Om Angarakaya Namah” (108 times daily).
     • Recite Hanuman Chalisa to reduce the aggressive influence of Mars.
     • Donate red items like red lentils or red cloth on Tuesdays.
7. Fasting:
   • Fasting on Wednesdays (for Mercury) or Fridays (for Venus) can help reduce social tensions and improve relationships with friends.
8. Behavioral Remedies:
   • Along with astrological remedies, making efforts to improve communication, being patient, and fostering understanding can go a long way in resolving friendship conflicts. Practicing empathy and avoiding impulsive actions or words can strengthen bonds with friends.

Conclusion:

Challenges in friendships often arise due to afflictions to the 11th house, 3rd house, or the planets Mercury and Venus.