Doshas (Chart Afflictions)

Dosha means 'fault' or 'flaw,' but in Vedic practice doshas are not curses — they are structural stresses that shape specific life domains until they are met consciously. Mangal Dosha is a Mars placement in houses 1, 4, 7, 8, or 12 that traditionally complicates marriage and is subject to cancellation rules (many Mangal charts are cancelled by a corresponding placement in the partner's chart or by specific aspects). Kaal Sarp Dosha forms when all seven planets are hemmed inside the Rahu-Ketu axis, producing intense karmic focus. Sade Sati is the 7.5-year Saturn transit over and around the natal Moon, reshaping emotional foundations. Classical practitioners apply cancellation (Parihara) rules before declaring any dosha active.

A dosha in your chart is not a sentence — it is a specific domain of life that rewards careful handling. Most doshas have classical cancellations; knowing whether yours is active or cancelled changes everything.