Marana Karaka Sthana (MKS) – Death afflicting placement of Planets in Astrology

You’re now touching a deep and technical concept in Vedic Astrology — Marana Karaka Sthana (MKS) or Death-like Position of Planets.

🌙 What is Marana Karaka Sthana (MKS)?

MKS means the placement of a planet in a house where it feels extremely uncomfortable, powerless, or “as if it is dying.”
This is not actual physical death, but it indicates that the planet’s natural significations suffer severely — and the areas ruled by that planet may face loss, sorrow, or major challenges.

It’s one of the worst placements for that planet’s energy.

⭐ List of Planets & Their MKS Houses

Planet	Marana Karaka Sthana (MKS) — Death-like House	Why?
Sun	12th House	Sun is ego, power → loses identity in the house of loss.
Moon	8th House	Moon is mind & emotions → suffers in the house of death & transformation.
Mars	7th House	Mars is energy & aggression → destabilized in house of partnership & balance.
Mercury	7th House	Mercury is intellect → confused in house of desires, sexuality, partnerships.
Jupiter	3rd House	Jupiter is wisdom & expansion → suffers in house of struggle, courage.
Venus	6th House	Venus is love, beauty → uncomfortable in house of enemies, debts, diseases.
Saturn	1st House (Lagna)	Saturn is discipline & detachment → heavy & restrictive in house of self.
Rahu & Ketu	No specific MKS (Their nature is inherently unstable)

🔥 Effects of Marana Karaka Sthana

When a planet is in its MKS:

Its natural significations struggle or fail
Person faces challenges in areas ruled by that planet
Creates mental, material, or emotional discomfort
In Dasha or transit, it can bring distress, loss, or suffering

Example: Moon in 8th House → disturbed mind, emotional insecurity, mental fears.
Venus in 6th House → troubled relationships, debts, diseases related to love/pleasures.

🚩 Important Notes

✅ MKS is not a death sentence. It simply shows that the energy of the planet is suffocated and will act negatively unless consciously worked upon.

✅ If the planet is strong in Shadbala, Vargottama, or well-supported in D-9 (Navamsa), the MKS effects reduce.

✅ Dasha, Antardasha, and transits will decide when MKS will show its full effect.

🌸 Possible Remedies

If a planet is in MKS, the following remedies can help:

Mantra chanting & worship of the afflicted planet’s deity
Donations related to the planet (e.g., white things for Moon, ghee for Jupiter)
Wearing appropriate Gemstone (only after proper analysis)
Charity, service, meditation
Strengthening supporting benefic planets

🌙 Why is MKS Important?

It shows the weakest link in your horoscope — where karmic cleansing is required.
Many times, the MKS planet’s struggle leads to soul growth and spiritual awakening.

🔮 If You Want, I Can Check:

✅ If you have any Marana Karaka Sthana planet
✅ How strong/weak it is
✅ Periods when it can trouble you
✅ Remedies specific to your chart

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