Marriage is one of the most significant decisions in a person’s life. It’s not just about shared interests or family values—it’s about aligning two destinies. In Vedic astrology, this alignment begins with Kundali Milan or birth chart matching. While love might be spontaneous, marriage demands deeper understanding, emotional alignment, and karmic compatibility. That’s where your partner’s birth chart becomes a window into their personality, strengths, limitations, emotional wiring, and long-term compatibility with you.
So, before you tie the knot, here’s a deep dive into the essential aspects to examine in your partner’s birth chart, and what they reveal about your potential future together.
1. The 7th House: The House of Marriage
In Vedic astrology, the 7th house of the birth chart governs marriage, partnerships, and commitment. It reflects how a person approaches relationships and what kind of partner they attract.
What to Look For:
- Lord of the 7th house: Where is it placed? If it’s in a favorable house and in conjunction with benefic planets like Jupiter or Venus, it points to a happy marital life.
- Malefic influences (like Saturn, Mars, Rahu, or Ketu) in the 7th house can bring challenges like delays, disagreements, or emotional distance.
- Planet in the 7th house: Venus here brings romance, Mars could bring intensity (or aggression), and Saturn might bring maturity or detachment.
Why It Matters:
The 7th house tells you how committed, affectionate, or emotionally available your partner is likely to be in a long-term relationship.
2. Venus and Mars: Love and Desire
In the birth chart, Venus represents love, romance, and the ability to give and receive affection, while Mars represents passion, sexual energy, and drive.
What to Look For:
- Strong Venus: Indicates charm, loyalty, and grace in relationships.
- Afflicted Venus: May signal issues with love, infidelity, or lack of emotional depth.
- Mars Placement: Vital for understanding passion, drive, and even potential anger issues.
- Mars-Venus Alignment: When Venus and Mars are well-aligned between two charts, it indicates strong physical and emotional chemistry.
Why It Matters:
This duo reveals the emotional and physical chemistry between partners. A mismatch here may lead to boredom, misunderstandings, or unmet expectations in intimacy.
3. Moon Sign Compatibility: Emotional Sync
The Moon sign governs emotions, instincts, and how one nurtures or reacts under pressure. It’s the seat of emotional intelligence and sensitivity.
What to Look For:
- Compatible moon signs: Earth and water signs usually go well together; fire and air may understand each other’s freedom-loving nature.
- Afflicted Moon: Can result in mood swings, emotional instability, or detachment.
- Distance between Moons: If the moon signs are too far apart in compatibility (e.g., Aries and Scorpio), emotional understanding could be lacking.
Why It Matters:
You’re not marrying the sun sign; you’re living with your partner’s moods, fears, and subconscious patterns—all ruled by the Moon.
4. Manglik Dosha: Mars Affliction in Marriage
Manglik Dosha (or Kuja Dosha) is one of the most discussed and misunderstood concepts in Vedic astrology. It occurs when Mars is placed in the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 7th, 8th, or 12th house of the birth chart.
What to Look For:
- Is your partner Manglik? And are you Manglik too?
- Dosha cancellation: There are over 20 conditions that can cancel this dosha. Check if any apply.
- Equal Dosha: If both partners are Manglik, it often neutralizes the dosha.
Why It Matters:
Unbalanced Manglik Dosha may lead to arguments, aggression, or disharmony post-marriage. Proper analysis can neutralize fear and help make informed decisions.
5. Navamsa Chart (D9): The Soul of Marriage
While the birth chart (D1) gives the basic layout, the Navamsa chart (D9) reveals the strength and spiritual connection of marriage.
What to Look For:
- Planetary strength in Navamsa: Are Venus and Jupiter well-placed here?
- 7th Lord in Navamsa: Is it strong, exalted, or in conjunction with benefic planets?
- Aspects in Navamsa: Any Rahu-Ketu, Saturn-Mars afflictions?
Why It Matters:
A partner may look perfect on the surface, but a weak Navamsa chart may reveal hidden struggles or lack of long-term harmony.
6. Jupiter: The Planet of Wisdom and Growth
In a man’s chart, Jupiter represents the wife, and in a woman’s chart, it represents spiritual growth and guidance.
What to Look For:
- Strong Jupiter: Indicates generosity, wisdom, stability, and potential for a supportive life partner.
- Weak or afflicted Jupiter: Could indicate poor decision-making, lack of family support, or financial instability.
Why It Matters:
Jupiter is the planet of faith, values, and growth—key pillars for a strong, purpose-driven marriage.
7. Rahu-Ketu Axis: Karmic Patterns
These shadow planets don’t own any signs but deeply influence the karmic direction and spiritual evolution of a person.
What to Look For:
- Rahu in 7th house: May indicate materialistic desires in marriage or sudden attraction.
- Ketu in 7th: Could lead to detachment or spiritual seeking, making the marriage emotionally distant.
- Conjunction with Venus or Moon: Could affect romantic stability or emotional behavior.
Why It Matters:
Rahu and Ketu show past-life patterns, emotional baggage, and unresolved karmas that might spill into the marriage.
8. Financial Alignment: 2nd and 11th Houses
Marriage isn’t just an emotional bond—it’s also a financial partnership. The 2nd house (wealth, family resources) and 11th house (income, gains) are crucial.
What to Look For:
- Strong 2nd house: Indicates a well-supported family background.
- Powerful 11th house: Shows financial ambition and success.
- Afflicted 2nd/11th houses: May point to struggles, debts, or money mindset differences.
Why It Matters:
Financial stability and mindset affect long-term happiness. It’s not about riches—it’s about financial compatibility and shared goals.
9. Dasha Periods (Planetary Time Periods)
Dasha (planetary periods) reveal the timing and phases of life events. A person’s current or upcoming Dasha can influence how they approach relationships.
What to Look For:
- Favorable marriage Dasha: Jupiter, Venus, or Mercury periods usually support relationships.
- Malefic Dasha (like Rahu, Saturn): May cause emotional distancing, misunderstandings, or delays.
- Matching Dashas: Are both partners entering a stable or turbulent phase?
Why It Matters:
Even if charts are compatible, timing plays a role. An ill-timed marriage may face unnecessary hurdles or delays.
10. Kundali Milan Score Isn’t Everything
Traditional Kundali Milan (Guna Milan) scores couples on 36 points, based on eight factors like Varna, Vashya, Tara, Yoni, Graha Maitri, Gana, Bhakoot, and Nadi.
What to Look For:
- Score above 18: Generally considered good.
- Critical points: Bhakoot and Nadi Dosha are major deal-breakers unless canceled.
- Holistic View: Go beyond just numbers. Emotional, spiritual, and financial compatibility matter more.
Final Thoughts
Astrology doesn’t decide your fate—it shows possibilities and patterns. A strong marriage is built on love, trust, understanding, and shared vision—but astrology can certainly help decode alignment and identify red flags early on.
Of course, diving into all these astrological layers can feel a bit overwhelming. That’s where a little guidance helps.
VedVaani’s Kundali Milan Compatibility Report gently brings together the wisdom of astrology and the clarity of modern interpretation.
Whether you’re exploring a love or arranged match or understanding your current relationship, it offers insights into emotional alignment, planetary timing, Doshas (if any), and long-term compatibility, presented in a way that’s easy to understand and meaningful to act upon.
Because when your heart is making a life decision, it deserves both intuition and insight.
