7th house in the Kundli: marriage, partners and what each planet there means

The 7th house is the house of partnership. It covers marriage, close relationships and business partners. Looking at it is the first step in most marriage readings, since it shows what you look for in a partner and how you handle commitment.

What the 7th house covers

• The spouse or long-term partner.
• Business partnerships and contracts.
• How you deal with open rivals and clients.
• Travel for work and public dealings.

Planets in the 7th house

• Sun: a strong-willed, dignified partner. Egos may need care.
• Moon: a caring and emotional partner.
• Mars: an energetic, direct partner. This is Manglik placement.
• Mercury: a talkative, youthful and clever partner.
• Jupiter: a wise, kind and supportive partner.
• Venus: an attractive, affectionate and artistic partner.
• Saturn: a serious, mature and dependable partner, with marriage often coming later.
• Rahu: an unusual or different background, or an unconventional match.
• Ketu: some distance, or a partner with spiritual interests.

The 7th lord

The planet that rules the 7th house shows where the partner may come from and how the relationship develops. If it sits in the 1st, 5th, 7th, 9th or 11th house, it supports marriage. In the 6th, 8th or 12th house it often brings delay or a need for patience.

Read it with the rest

Venus, Jupiter and the Navamsa chart add detail. The dasha of the 7th lord, Venus or Jupiter is when marriage is most likely.

No planet in the 7th is only good or bad. Each shows a quality to be aware of and a style of partner who may suit you.