Astrological Insights into Love and Marriage

First, a few definitions to avoid confusion later on.

• Dual Signs: Gemini, Sagittarius, and Pisces are considered dual signs, meaning they embody dual qualities—Gemini (the twins), Sagittarius (the centaur: human and horse), and Pisces (two fish).
• Fertile Signs: Taurus, Cancer, Scorpio, Sagittarius, and Pisces.
• Infertile Signs: All signs not listed as fertile.
• Waxing Moon: The phase from new moon to full moon.
• Waning Moon: The phase from full moon to new moon.
• Quadrant Division: The first quadrant includes the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd houses; the second quadrant includes the 4th, 5th, and 6th houses; the third quadrant includes the 7th, 8th, and 9th houses; the fourth quadrant includes the 10th, 11th, and 12th houses.

Early Marriage

Early marriage is defined as taking place before age 25.

1. Males

The following are listed in order of importance:

• The Moon, Venus, and the ruler of the 7th house are in fertile signs and not heavily afflicted.
• The Moon, Venus, and the ruler of the 7th house form harmonious aspects with Venus, Mars, and Jupiter.
• Venus and Mars are strong and well-aspected.
• The Moon, Venus, and Jupiter are placed in the 5th or 7th house, which govern romance and marriage.
• Born under a waxing moon, with the Moon in the 2nd or 4th quadrant.
• The cusps of the 5th and 7th houses fall in water signs (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces).

2. Females

The following are listed in order of importance:

• The Sun, Venus, and the ruler of the 7th house are in fertile signs and not heavily afflicted.
• The Sun, Venus, and the ruler of the 7th house form harmonious aspects with Venus, Mars, and Jupiter.
• Venus and Mars are strong and well-aspected.
• The Sun, Venus, and Jupiter are placed in the 5th or 7th house, which govern romance and marriage.
• Born under a waxing moon, with the Moon in the 2nd or 4th quadrant.
• The cusps of the 5th and 7th houses fall in water signs (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces).

Late Marriage

Late marriage is defined as taking place after age 32.

1. Males

The following are listed in order of importance:

• The Moon, Venus, and the ruler of the 7th house are afflicted by Saturn, Mars, Uranus, or Neptune, especially if these planets are in the 5th or 7th house.
• The marriage indicator is afflicted by Saturn.
• Saturn, Mars, Uranus, or Neptune are in the 5th or 7th house; if afflicted, this is even more unfavorable.
• The Moon is in a hard aspect to Venus or Jupiter, bringing major difficulties during courtship and delaying marriage.
• Born under a waning moon, with the Moon in the 1st or 3rd quadrant.

2. Females

The following are listed in order of importance:

• The Sun, Venus, and the ruler of the 7th house are afflicted by Saturn, Mars, Uranus, or Neptune, especially if these planets are in the 5th or 7th house.
• The marriage indicator is afflicted by Saturn.
• Saturn, Mars, Uranus, or Neptune are in the 5th or 7th house; if afflicted, this is even more unfavorable.
• The Sun is in a hard aspect to Venus or Jupiter, bringing major difficulties during courtship and delaying marriage.
• Born under a waning moon, with the Moon in the 1st or 3rd quadrant.

Singlehood

1. Males

The following are listed in order of importance:

• The Sun and Moon are in hard aspect, leading to indecisiveness—especially when the Moon is in the 1st or 3rd quadrant. Commitment to marriage may be difficult. If Saturn also afflicts them, this tendency intensifies, making marriage even less likely.
• The Moon is in Scorpio and severely afflicted by Saturn. Such individuals often have little to no sexual desire and may remain single.
• The Moon, Venus, and the marriage indicator are in Capricorn and severely afflicted by Saturn. The path to marriage is full of obstacles; overcoming them is uncertain, making lifelong singlehood likely.
• The Moon is at the very end of its sign—“Void of Course”—with no aspects to other planets, indicating little interest in romance and hindering marriage prospects.

2. Females

The following are listed in order of importance:

• The Sun and Moon are in hard aspect, leading to indecisiveness—especially when the Sun is in the 1st or 3rd quadrant. Commitment to marriage may be difficult. If Saturn also afflicts them, this tendency intensifies, making marriage even less likely.
• The Sun is in Scorpio and severely afflicted by Saturn. Such individuals often have little to no sexual desire and may remain single.
• The Sun, Venus, and the marriage indicator are in Capricorn and severely afflicted by Saturn. The path to marriage is full of obstacles; overcoming them is uncertain, making lifelong singlehood likely.
• The Sun progresses without aspects to other planets, indicating little interest in romance and hindering marriage prospects.

Divorce and Remarriage

• If Venus, the ruler of the 7th house, the Moon for males, or the Sun for females are in fertile, dual signs, multiple marriages are possible and may bring sorrow. Future marital conditions depend on factors related to the 9th, 11th, 1st, 3rd houses, and so on.
• One or more malefics—Saturn, Mars, Uranus, Neptune—occupy the 7th house, especially with unfavorable aspects.

Widowhood

• Saturn and Mars can indicate the death of a partner, especially when in aspect to Uranus, suggesting hardship signified by Saturn and Mars may culminate in loss.
• If the Moon for males or the Sun for females aspects malefics in the 7th house, tragic events are very likely.

Happy Marriage

• The Sun and Moon are harmonious and unafflicted, especially when placed in the 7th house.
• The Moon for males or the Sun for females forms harmonious aspects with Venus (love) and Jupiter (good fortune), supporting a happy, joyful marriage—especially when these planets are in the 7th house.

Unhappy Marriage

• The Sun and Moon are in hard aspect and afflicted, especially when placed in the 7th house.
• If Saturn, Mars, Uranus, or Neptune afflict the Sun for females or the Moon for males, the marriage is likely to be marked by sorrow and difficulties. If both parties and these planets are in the 7th house, the likelihood increases and separation becomes more probable.

Extramarital Affairs

• The Sun for females or the Moon for males, along with Venus and Jupiter, are in the 11th house.

This is partly because, at such times, individuals tend to be highly social with wide networks, creating many opportunities to meet others. With favorable aspects, career success may follow. They may blur the lines between career, friendship, and love, and easily overlook a partner’s feelings.

Secondly, by house derivation, the 11th house is the partner’s 5th house. The partner may be attractive and charismatic; with Venus here, they’re likely good-looking and draw attention from the opposite sex; with Jupiter here, they’re popular and prominent, with romance opportunities everywhere.

2. If Pluto, Saturn, Neptune, or Venus are in the 7th house.
• With Saturn in the 7th house, one is more likely to be left by a partner. Whether due to personality clashes or different life rhythms, the partner may pull away.
• With Pluto in the 7th house, one may encounter a controlling, ruthless partner, ending in heartbreak.
• With Neptune in the 7th house, one may be easily misled by a partner’s sweet talk. Once entangled, it’s hard to break free, leading to one-sided giving; by the time the truth is clear, it may be too late, and the partner may cause disgrace.
• With Venus in the 7th house, one may be dazzled by a partner’s good looks. Such partners often succeed, are well-liked, and attract attention—bringing many temptations.