Astrologically, delays in marriage are often attributed to malefic planetary influences on the 7th house, the house of partnerships, with Saturn being a common cause of delays due to its slow-moving nature. Other reasons include malefic planets like Mars, Rahu, and Ketu in key positions, a weak or afflicted 7th house lord, and unfavorable planetary periods (dashas) in one’s birth chart.
Planetary influences
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Often considered the primary cause of delays, Saturn can cause postponement through its placement in the 7th house, its aspect on Venus, or its conjunction with the 7th lord.
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Mars:
House and house lord afflictions
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The 7th house is central to marriage, and its affliction by malefic planets can cause delays.
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The planet ruling the 7th house can cause delays if it is weak, debilitated, retrograde, or placed in a difficult house like the 6th or 8th.
Other factors
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Weak Venus or Jupiter:The weakness of Venus (ruler of relationships) or Jupiter (the natural significator of marriage) can lead to delays.
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Unfavorable dasha periods:Even with a generally strong chart, a person can experience marriage delays if they are going through a planetary period (dasha) that is not supportive of marriage at that time.
