Mangal Dosha (Manglik Dosha)

Mangal Dosha, also called Kuja Dosha, is a chart condition in which Mars occupies certain houses from the ascendant, Moon or Venus. It is mostly raised in marriage matching. Many people are told they are "Manglik" and then worry. This page explains it in a balanced way.

What the tradition says

Mars in the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 7th, 8th or 12th house from the Lagna is traditionally considered Manglik. Some regional traditions use a slightly different list or also count placement from the Moon. Because the rules vary, results can differ between astrologers.

How common is it?

By these rules, a large share of charts show some form of Mars placement. Traditional texts also describe many cancellations, partial forms and exceptions, such as Mars in its own or exalted sign or being aspected by Jupiter. A calm check often shows the dosha is mild or cancelled.

Manglik compatibility

Traditionally, a Manglik person is matched with another Manglik, or the dosha is checked for balancing factors in the partner's chart. This is a part of Horoscope Matching.

What the consultation covers

• Whether Mangal Dosha is present by the main methods
• Strength, cancellation and age-related considerations
• Impact on matching, and what the partner's chart shows
• Optional traditional practices, explained, not required

What to provide

Birth details of the person, and the partner's if checking compatibility.

Limitations

Mangal Dosha is an interpretation. It does not mean a marriage will fail. Please do not reject or force a match based only on this.

FAQs

Learn more: What Is Mangal Dosha? (article, see Part 4)