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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