Traditionally, Kuja Dosha/Manglik has been associated with disharmony, conflict, or delays in marriage.

It happens when Mars (aka Mangal) sits in the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 7th, 8th, or 12th house of your chart. This placement is considered sensitive because Mars is a fiery and aggressive planet, and its influence on certain houses, especially those connected to relationships and domestic life, can create challenges in marriage.

Kuja Dosha continues to be one of the most widely discussed and considered aspects in marriage matching in Indian astrology.

Do you have Manglik/Kuja Dosha?

So why does Mars mess things up in these specific houses?

  • 1st house: Mars is strong here and throws its energy straight at the 7th and 8th houses of marriage and its longevity.
  • 2nd house: This house represents your family, and it’s 8th from the 7th, which means your partner’s lifespan. Mars here also stares down the 5th and 8th – kids and long-term bonds.
  • 4th house: Mars here takes a jab at domestic peace and the 7th house of relationships.
  • 7th house: Mars is right in the marriage zone and picks fights with the 1st (you) and 2nd houses (your family) too.
  • 8th house: It directly sits in the house of married life’s durability and throws heat toward the 2nd.
  • 12th house: Disturbs bedroom peace and aspects the 7th house of marriage.

Kuja Dosha is super common. If you check charts from Lagna, Moon, and Venus, more than half the planet technically has it. It is not as bad as it sounds to be. The good news? There are a bunch of exceptions:

  1. Mangalik + Mangalik = Cancelled Out If both partners have Kuja Dosha, it usually balances out.
  2. Age is Just a Number-Until It’s 30 Mars matures at 28. Some traditions say once you hit 30, Kuja Dosha loses its sting. So if you’re Mangalik and over 30, you’re probably good.
  3. Mars in its Own Sign or Exalted? You’re Safe-ish When Mars is in Aries, Scorpio (its own signs), or Capricorn (exalted), it softens the blow.
  4. Moon and Mars in the Same House? You Get a Power Combo That’s called Chandra Mangala Yoga and It cancels out the dosha. So instead of wrecking your married life, it can boost your hustle and confidence.

Kuja Dosha gets way too much bad press. Yeah, it has its challenges – but with the right pairings, maturity, and chart combinations, it’s totally manageable. So don’t let the “Mangalik” tag scare you. Just understand it, and if needed, do the right remedies and pair smartly.

Manglik/Kuja Dosha Remedies

Head to the Doshas and Remedies section of the Cosmic Insights app to find remedies that help reduce the effects of this dosha.

Manglik Dosha Remedies