• The 7th house and its lord are the most important indicators for marriage.
• The planetary period (Dasha) or sub-period (Antardasha) of the 7th house lord is often a strong indicator of marriage.
• Benefic aspects or transits of benefic planets over the 7th house can indicate a favorable time for marriage.

2. 2nd House (House of Family):

• The 2nd house is the house of family and lineage.
• The Dasha or Antardasha of the 2nd house lord or benefic planets aspecting the 2nd house can also indicate marriage, as this house signifies expansion of family.

3. 11th House (House of Gains and Fulfillment of Desires):

• The 11th house represents gains, fulfillment of desires, and social networks.
• The Dasha of the 11th house lord or benefic planets in the 11th house can indicate a suitable time for marriage.

4. 5th House (House of Romance and Love):

• The 5th house represents love, romance, and emotional connections.
• The Dasha of the 5th house lord or transits over the 5th house may indicate the start of a love relationship that leads to marriage.

Planetary Dashas Indicating Marriage

• The Dasha (planetary period) or Antardasha (sub-period) of the following planets can indicate a marriage period:
  1. 7th house lord.
  2. Venus (significator of marriage in a male chart).
  3. Jupiter (significator of marriage in a female chart).
  4. 2nd house lord (family).
  5. 11th house lord (gains and fulfillment).
• Venus Dasha is particularly important for marriage, especially for men, as Venus is the natural significator of love and partnerships.
• Jupiter Dasha or transit is important for women, as Jupiter signifies the husband and marital happiness.

Planetary Transits Indicating Marriage

Certain transits are favorable for marriage, and they include:

1. Transit of Jupiter:
   • Jupiter’s transit over the 1st house, 5th house, 7th house, or 9th house can indicate marriage.
   • Jupiter’s transit over the 7th house from the natal Moon or Ascendant is a major period that often brings marriage or significant relationships.
2. Transit of Saturn:
   • Saturn’s transit over the 7th house can indicate serious commitments like marriage, though it may delay marriage if other malefic influences are present.
   • Saturn’s transit in trine or opposite to the 7th house can also activate the potential for marriage.
3. Transit of Rahu/Ketu:
   • Rahu’s transit over the 7th house or aspecting the 7th house lord can trigger sudden or unconventional marriages.
   • Ketu’s transit over the 1st or 7th house may sometimes indicate marriage but can also lead to spiritual or unconventional unions.

Marriage Yogas (Combinations)

1. Venus-Jupiter or Moon-Jupiter Conjunction/Aspect:
   • The conjunction or aspect of Venus and Jupiter (significators of marriage for males and females) can indicate a favorable time for marriage.
2. Benefic Yogas involving the 7th House:
   • If benefic planets like Jupiter, Venus, or Moon influence the 7th house or its lord, it creates a favorable marriage yoga.
3. Raj Yogas and Marriage:
   • Raj Yogas (combinations that give power and prosperity) involving the 7th house lord or Venus can indicate a favorable period for marriage.
4. Dasha of Karaka Planets:
   • The Dasha or Antardasha of Venus (for men) and Jupiter (for women), or the 7th house lord, often signifies marriage if other factors are supportive.

Navamsa (D9 Chart)

The Navamsa chart (D9) is a divisional chart specifically for marriage and relationships. Here’s how it is analyzed:

• The 7th house and 7th house lord of the Navamsa chart should be analyzed.
• The strength of Venus and Jupiter in the Navamsa can indicate marital bliss and the timing of marriage.
• If the Dasha of a strong planet in the Navamsa chart coincides with the Dasha of the 7th house lord in the birth chart, it’s often an indicator of marriage.

Marriage Delays or Obstacles

Certain planetary positions or aspects can delay marriage:

1. Malefic planets like Saturn, Rahu, Ketu, or Mars influencing the 7th house or 7th house lord can delay or complicate marriage.
2. Afflicted Venus or Jupiter can cause issues in finding the right partner or delay marital bliss.
3. Saturn’s Dasha or Antardasha often delays marriage, as Saturn is a slow-moving planet.

General Age Indications for Marriage in Vedic Astrology:

• The age between 25 to 32 is considered a common period for marriage, especially when favorable dashas and transits occur.
• For late marriages, Saturn’s influence over the 7th house or its lord may delay marriage until the native is in their 30s or 40s.