Love and relationships bring joy, passion, and companionship—but they can also bring struggles, misunderstandings, and heartbreak. While psychology explains relationships in terms of communication, trust, and compatibility, Vedic astrology adds another layer of understanding. Certain planetary combinations, called yogas, indicate relationship challenges that can affect romance, marriage, or long-term stability.
In this blog, we’ll explore the most important astrological yogas that suggest struggles in relationships, their effects, and remedies to balance them.
What Are Yogas in Astrology?
In Vedic astrology, a yoga is a specific planetary combination that creates powerful results in a person’s life. Some yogas bring success, wealth, and happiness, while others bring struggles, delays, or conflicts.
When it comes to relationships, yogas often highlight:
- Emotional compatibility or conflict.
- Timing of marriage and love.
- Challenges in intimacy and family life.
- Karmic lessons carried into this lifetime.
By identifying these yogas, one can prepare for challenges and apply remedies to reduce their negative impact.
Key Houses for Relationships in Astrology
Before diving into yogas, it’s important to know the houses connected with relationships:
- 5th House: Love, romance, emotional bonding.
- 7th House: Marriage, spouse, long-term partnership.
- 8th House: Intimacy, shared resources, transformation.
- 12th House: Bed pleasures, hidden aspects of relationships.
When these houses or their lords are afflicted, relationships often face challenges.
Yogas That Indicate Relationship Challenges
Kuja Dosha (Manglik Yoga)
- Cause: Mars placed in the 1st, 4th, 7th, 8th, or 12th house.
- Effect: Creates aggression, dominance, frequent fights, or ego clashes in marriage. Sometimes leads to separation if not managed.
- Remedy: Chant Hanuman Chalisa, fast on Tuesdays, perform Mangal Shanti Puja, or marry another Manglik.
Shani Dosha (Saturn Affliction in 7th House)
- Cause: Saturn placed in or aspecting the 7th house.
- Effect: Delayed marriage, emotional coldness, lack of intimacy, or feeling restricted in the relationship.
- Remedy: Worship Lord Shani, serve the needy, chant “Om Sham Shanicharaya Namah,” wear blue sapphire (after consultation).
Rahu-Venus Conjunction
- Cause: Rahu and Venus together in the chart.
- Effect: Intense attraction and passion but unstable relationships, extra-marital tendencies, or dissatisfaction in love.
- Remedy: Chant “Om Raam Rahave Namah,” donate black sesame seeds, strengthen Venus with Friday fasts.
Ketu in the 7th House
- Cause: Ketu positioned in the 7th house of marriage.
- Effect: Emotional detachment, lack of interest in marital harmony, or spiritual lessons through marriage. Sometimes causes separation.
- Remedy: Worship Lord Ganesha, chant “Om Ketave Namah,” donate blankets or food to monks.
Daridra Yoga Affecting Relationships
- Cause: Malefic planets in the 6th, 8th, or 12th houses with weak benefics.
- Effect: Financial struggles leading to stress in marriage. Arguments often arise over money.
- Remedy: Strengthen Jupiter, donate food to the poor, perform Vishnu Sahasranama chanting.
Kemdrum Yoga (Afflicted Moon)
- Cause: Moon without planets on either side (no benefic influence).
- Effect: Emotional instability, loneliness, insecurity in relationships, frequent mood swings.
- Remedy: Wear a pearl (after consultation), chant “Om Chandraya Namah,” spend time near water.
Kal Sarp Yoga
- Cause: All planets positioned between Rahu and Ketu.
- Effect: Strained relationships, sudden breakups, family interference, or instability in marriage.
- Remedy: Perform Kal Sarp Shanti Puja, worship Lord Shiva, chant “Mahamrityunjaya Mantra.”
Grahan Yoga (Eclipse Combination)
- Cause: Sun or Moon in conjunction with Rahu or Ketu.
- Effect: Emotional turbulence, misunderstandings, family disharmony, or difficulty in sustaining long-term love.
- Remedy: Worship Sun and Moon, chant Surya and Chandra mantras, avoid major marriage decisions during eclipse periods.
Vipareet Raja Yoga in Marriage Houses
- Cause: 7th lord in 6th, 8th, or 12th house.
- Effect: Power struggles, repeated conflicts, or unstable marriages.
- Remedy: Strengthen 7th lord through mantras and gemstones, focus on counseling and compromise.
Shrapit Dosha (Saturn + Rahu Combination)
- Cause: Saturn and Rahu together in a chart.
- Effect: Heavy karmic baggage in relationships, repeated heartbreaks, or toxic partnerships.
- Remedy: Chant Saturn and Rahu mantras, serve elders, avoid unethical behavior.
Psychological Signs of Relationship Challenges Linked to Yogas
Couples with these yogas often experience:
- Constant arguments without resolution.
- Emotional distance despite physical closeness.
- Financial pressure causing marital stress.
- Attraction outside marriage.
- Repeated cycles of breakups and reconciliations.
Recognizing these signs early allows couples to work on them with both practical efforts and astrological remedies.
Remedies to Balance Relationship Yogas
Astrology always emphasizes that yogas show tendencies, not fixed destinies. Remedies include:
- Mantras: Strengthen weak planets through chanting.
- Gemstones: Diamonds (Venus), Pearls (Moon), Blue Sapphire (Saturn).
- Charity: Donate items linked to afflicted planets.
- Pujas: Perform specific rituals like Mangal Shanti, Kal Sarp Shanti, or Nadi Nivaran.
- Lifestyle Practices: Patience, open communication, and emotional maturity complement astrological remedies.
Can Relationship Yogas Be Completely Canceled?
No yoga can be completely erased, but their effects can be reduced or balanced.
- A strong Jupiter can protect relationships even in the presence of negative yogas.
- Positive dashas (planetary periods) can improve timing of marriage and harmony.
- Conscious effort, love, and understanding can transform challenges into growth opportunities.
Astrological yogas reveal the hidden truths about why some relationships thrive while others struggle. From Kuja Dosha and Shani Dosha to Rahu-Venus conjunction and Kal Sarp Yoga, these planetary combinations show where challenges lie.
However, astrology doesn’t mean relationships are doomed. With remedies, awareness, and effort, couples can overcome struggles and build strong, lasting bonds. Remember—yogas indicate tendencies, but free will and conscious choices shape the final outcome of your love story.