Caste and cultural background continue to play an important role in Indian marriages. In India, marriage is not only the union of two individuals, but also the union of two families. Therefore, marriage between two people from different castes can be problematic, especially in convincing family members. In Vedic astrology there are some combinations in horoscopes that indicate inter-caste marriage. Let’s discuss about these astrological combinations for intercaste marriage.
Three planets: Rahu, Ketu and Saturn play the most important or significant role in inter-caste marriage. Rahu and Ketu indicate everything that goes against traditions and social norms. It provokes us to break the barrier of social norms, customs, etc. Saturn also indicates people of different religion or different caste.
The Seventh House is the most important House for marriage. So we have to check the planets in the 7th house for intercaste marriage. The seventh Lord is also important and we also have to see his placement.
So, the influence of Rahu, Ketu and Saturn in the 7th house, 7th Lord, Venus, Mars, Navamsa chart and planet Darakaraka will determine the possibility of inter-caste marriage. The stronger and higher the influence, the stronger the possibility.
Jupiter is the opposite factor of inter-caste marriage. So the strength and influence of Jupiter should be lower or less than the influence of Rahu/Ketu or Saturn.
Intercaste marriage yoga in astrology
- Rahu, Ketu or Saturn in the 7th house is a good yoga for intercaste marriage. Especially Rahu-Ketu in axes 1-7 is a very prominent Yoga for inter-caste marriage.
- The 7th Lord conjunct Rahu, Ketu or Saturn is also good for inter-caste marriage. The seventh Lord in the Nakshatra of these planets also indicates inter-caste marriage. If the seventh Lord is aspected by Saturn or Rahu or is in mutual aspect with Saturn, he can give inter-caste marriage.
- The 7th Lord of D1 chart is conjunct Rahu or Ketu or Saturn in Navamsa and is also a Yoga for inter-caste marriage.
- Navamsa is the main divisional chart for marriage. So Rahu or Ketu in the 7th house of Navamsa also helps in inter-caste marriage.
- If Lord Navamsa Lagna is also conjunct Rahu or Saturn, it can give marriage in different castes.
- Jupiter is the Planet of Tradition and religion. So when Jupiter conjuncts Rahu, the possibility of inter-caste marriage increases.
- Planet Darakaraka conjunct malefic planets like Rahu or Ketu or Saturn in Navamsa chart also creates a possibility of inter-caste marriage. The planet Darakaraka indicates our spouse and when conjunct with the malefic planets in the Navamsa chart it indicates a spouse of a different caste.
- Read : How to know about the marriage partner of the planet Darakaraka
Venus and intercaste marriage
Venus is the main planet for marriage and relationships. When Venus conjuncts Rahu, it can give a love match with someone of different caste. If Saturn also joins this conjunction, Yoga becomes even Stronger. Venus-Rahu conjunction in Navamsa in the Houses of Saturn, Capricorn and Aquarius is a very prominent and significant yoga for inter-caste marriage.
Venus-Saturn conjunction in Navamsa also indicates inter-caste marriage. If Venus is aspecting Saturn, it also indicates marriage in a different caste. Along with these combinations, if the 7th house or 7th Lord also has the influence of Rahu or Ketu, the Yoga of intercaste marriage becomes very strong.
Role of planet Mars in intercaste marriage
According to Nadi astrology, Mars indicates husband and life partner in a female chart. So when Mars conjuncts Rahu or Saturn, it creates a Yoga for marriage in different castes. When Mars becomes the seventh Lord, this yoga becomes even stronger. Mars-Rahu or Mars-Saturn combination in Navamsa is also a combination for inter-caste marriage.
If Venus, Mars and Rahu are conjunct in signs like Scorpio, Cancer or Gemini, it creates a strong yoga for inter-caste love marriage. If Saturn is also with these planets, yoga becomes very strong. If Mars, Venus, Rahu and Saturn are trine or aspecting each other, it also creates a strong yoga for inter-caste love marriage.
Successful Intercaste Marriage in Astrology
Intercaste marriage can be successful if the horoscope indicates marital happiness. The 7th house and the 7th Lord should not be associated with the 6th Lord or the 6th house or the 8th Lord or the 8th house for a successful marriage. Navamsa Lagna should be strong and the 7th house of Navamsa should also indicate a happy marriage. The 8th Lord of Navamsa should not be placed in the 7th house of Navamsa or with the 7th Lord of Navamsa. This indicates problems and difficulties after marriage.
Along with these combinations, unfavorable Dasha and Transit also play an important role. Transit of malefic planets like Rahu, Ketu, Mars or Saturn in our Upapada Lagna indicates a problem in married life.
So if there is no such malefic affliction and if the seventh Lord of D1 and D9 cards is not weak or debilitated, the inter-caste marriage will be successful.
Case Study on Intercaste Marriage in Astrology
Let’s analyze a chart about who married a person of different caste. This was a love marriage and they are happy after marriage too. Birth details are November 12, 1988. Place: Kolkata and time: 11:58 pm
In this chart, the 7th house is occupied by Rahu.
Planet-Moon Darakaraka is conjunct Saturn in both the D1 and D9 charts.
Venus is in aspect to Saturn in charts D1 and D9.
The seventh Lord of Navamsa-Mars is conjunct Ketu in the Navamsa chart.
So, all the important combinations that we have discussed so far are present in this chart which clearly indicates intercaste marriage.
Venus-Mars mutual aspect, 7th Lord of D1-Saturn in 5th house and 7th Lord of D9-Mars in 5th house of D9 chart is a strong yoga for love marriage. So this chart has both the Yoga of Love Marriage and Inter-caste Marriage.
Conclusion
Correctly consulting a horoscope requires a lot of experience. You can Book a Marriage consultation to know if you have Yoga for Intercaste Marriage or Love Marriage etc. Book your Marriage consultation
Debraj Ray is an engineer by profession and a student of astrology for 30 years. More than three thousand people have consulted him. He has extensive experience in Vedic Astrology, Nadi Astrology, Divisional Charts like Navamsa, Dasamsa etc. You can contact him at debraj.1@gmail.com.
