When assessing marriage compatibility, people usually consider ten nakshatra (star) compatibilities and make decisions based on them.
However, true marital compatibility should be judged not only by star matching but by carefully examining the planetary positions, their strengths, and weaknesses in the horoscope.
Do you know which houses influence marital life in astrology?
To ensure a harmonious family life after marriage, the 2nd house from the Ascendant (Lagna)
To live a married life with peace of mind — the 4th house
For mutual understanding between husband and wife — the 7th house
To avoid separation or marital detachment — the 12th house
Thus, the 2nd, 4th, 7th, and 12th houses must be strong.
These houses should not contain malefic planets, and the lords of these houses should not be associated with malefic planets.
Among them, the most important houses are the 2nd and 7th.
The 2nd house ensures stability and smooth functioning of family life,
while the 7th house governs mutual happiness between husband and wife.
The lords of the 2nd and 7th houses should not be placed in hidden or adverse houses,
Nor should they have any association with the lords of such hidden houses.
Example: The Horoscope of N.T. Rama Rao
The horoscope of Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (N.T. Rama Rao) — former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and renowned film actor — serves as a classic example of this principle.
He was born with Libra (Tula) Lagna.
Let us examine only the strengths and weaknesses of the 2nd, 4th, 7th, and 12th houses in his chart.
For Libra Lagna, Mars is the lord of the 2nd and 7th houses.
Saturn rules the 4th house, and
Mercury governs the 12th house.
Therefore, the planets that determine his marital life are Mars, Saturn, and Mercury.
The 8th house lord, Venus, who signifies marital pleasures, is placed in the 7th house, indicating multiple problems and disturbances in marriage.
Mars, the 7th house lord, is placed in Gemini and connected to Rahu in the 11th house, confirming multiple marriages.
The 4th lord, Saturn, placed in the 12th house, weakens the family bond and causes domestic instability.
Through his aspect, Mars further afflicts the 7th house.
Saturn’s presence in the 12th house also adds to marital strain.
Sri Ganapathi Yoga — The Protective Combination
Although he experienced multiple marriages, major disruptions and separations were avoided due to the presence of Sri Ganapathi Yoga in his horoscope.
Formation of Sri Ganapathi Yoga:
Venus in Aries
Mars in Gemini
Mercury in Taurus
This mutual placement pattern forms the Sri Ganapathi Yoga.
Since this yoga occurs between the 7th, 8th, and 9th houses, it manifests as a multiple-marriage yoga.
However, despite his fame, wealth, and position, his horoscope reflects a marriage life that violated the sacred principles of marital dharma.
