The 7th House (Yuvati Bhava) in Vedic Astrology

The 7th house governs marriage and the spouse (their nature, appearance, and temperament), business partnerships, contractual relationships, foreign travel and residence, public dealings and reputation, sexual relationships, and the lower abdomen. Being the house directly opposite the ascendant, it represents everything the native seeks in a partner — often qualities they feel they lack themselves. In Parashari Jyotish, the 7th house is not just about romantic marriage; it covers any significant one-to-one commitment: business partners, clients in private practice, and even open adversaries in negotiation. The Darakaraka (planet with the lowest degree in the chart) works alongside the 7th house to describe the spouse's character. The 7th house also governs foreign settlement — moving to a place far from your homeland.

Venus in the 7th house gives a charming, attractive spouse and a harmonious marriage centered on love, beauty, and comfort. The native values partnership and often marries someone artistic or refined. Jupiter here is highly auspicious — it gives a wise, generous, and dharmic spouse, and blesses the marriage with growth and stability. This is called Kalatra Bhava Jupiter and is one of the strongest marriage indicators. Moon in the 7th gives an emotionally nurturing, sensitive spouse and indicates the native finds emotional fulfillment through partnership. Sun creates a spouse with strong personality and authority but can bring ego conflicts within the marriage. Mars in the 7th creates Mangal Dosha from the ascendant — the spouse may be aggressive, competitive, or military-connected, and the marriage may face power struggles. Saturn delays marriage but gives a mature, responsible, and enduring partnership. Rahu in the 7th creates attraction to unconventional or foreign partners, while Ketu gives detachment from marriage or a spiritually inclined spouse.

The 7th lord in the 1st house makes the native strongly identified with their partner — marriage fundamentally shapes their identity and life direction. This is a common placement for people whose career or social status changes dramatically after marriage. The 7th lord in the 4th house indicates finding a spouse who provides domestic comfort, emotional security, and possibly property. In the 5th house, romance leads to marriage, and the spouse is connected to creative or intellectual fields. The 7th lord in the 9th house suggests a spouse from a different cultural or religious background, or one connected to higher education and philosophy. The 7th lord in the 10th house connects marriage to career — the spouse may be a colleague, business partner, or someone who significantly impacts professional life. The 7th lord in the 12th house often indicates a foreign spouse, marriage in a foreign land, or significant expenditure through partnerships.

The 7th house participates in Raj Yoga when its lord connects with Trikona lords (1st, 5th, or 9th). Since the 7th house is a Kendra, its lord becomes a Raj Yoga partner for any Trikona lord. The 7th house is particularly important for Kalatra Yoga — combinations indicating the quality and timing of marriage. Venus as 7th lord is especially favorable for marriage happiness. When the 7th lord is strong, dignified, and connected to benefics, it indicates a supportive, lasting marriage. The Maraka quality of the 7th house means its lord's Dasha can trigger major life transitions — not just marriage, but also health events, career shifts, or relocations. The 7th-1st axis is the relationship axis of the chart; planets straddling this axis (like Rahu-Ketu) create karmic partnership dynamics that the native must work through.

Marriage timing in Vedic astrology primarily uses the 7th house lord's Dasha and Antardasha, Venus Dasha (natural Karaka for marriage), and Jupiter's transit over the 7th house or its lord. The most common marriage windows occur when two or more of these factors align. For marriage compatibility, compare both partners' 7th house conditions, but also check Navamsa (D9) chart — the Navamsa Lagna and 7th house reveal the deeper dynamics of marriage beyond the surface indicators of the Rashi chart. Business partnerships follow similar principles: check the 7th house for partnership quality, and time important alliances during the 7th lord's Dasha. For Mangal Dosha assessment, check Mars's position from the Lagna, Moon, and Venus — affliction from all three is most severe, while affliction from only one is mild. Remember that numerous cancellation conditions exist for Mangal Dosha, and blanket fear of it is unwarranted.