Marriage Obstacle
कुज दोष
Formation Condition
Planetary Relationship
Involves ☽ Moon in relationship with ♂ Mars
Mars in 1st, 2nd, 4th, 7th, 8th, or 12th house from Lagna (also check from Moon and Venus per some traditions).
Effect
Delays in marriage, conflict in marriage, spouse health issues, sexual incompatibility. Severity varies by house.
Rarity
Approximately 50% of charts have some form of Manglik status.
Strength Factors
Most severe in 7th and 8th. Least severe in 1st and 2nd.
Cancellation
Cancelled if: Mars is in own/exalted sign, Mars is aspected by Jupiter, both partners are Manglik, Mars is in Leo/Aquarius (some traditions), person is past 28 years (natural reduction).
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