Characteristics of this dosha

1. People of both the sexes can be Manglik.
2. The planet of Mars represents respect, energy, ego and self-esteem. Therefore one with the Mangal Dosha has a volatile temper. Manglik individuals thus face a lot of problems in bending and adjusting with their partners.
3. The energy of Manglik individuals can be compared to that of fire. Therefore this energy needs to be used in the right direction and in doing something constructive, or otherwise they might become ruthless.
4. Mangal Dosha affects the married life, mental state, and also leads to financial loss.
5. If a Manglik person is born on Tuesday the effects are nullified.
6. Also the marriage between two Manglik individuals cancels the negative effects.

Effects of Mangal dosha

1. When Mars is situated in the 1st house:The 1st house represents the house of spouse. Thus it normally affects the married life leading to unnecessary conflicts. It might also lead to physical assault and violence. Due to such unacceptable behavior such a person might suffer from tension, distress, separation or even divorce.
2. When Mars is situated in the 2nd house:A person’s family life is affected. It also creates obstacles in the married life and the professional life.
3. When Mars is situated in the 4th house:This will have adverse effects at the professional front. Such a person will switch jobs and also will not be successful professionally. Financial trouble will keep lurking.
4. When Mars is situated in the 7th house:Such a person has too much of energy and will be ill-tempered resulting in not being able to maintain cordial relationship with family members. Also this person will be very dominating and dictating over his or her partner and s/he might also have many partners.
5. When Mars is in the 8th house:Such a person will be lazy and will not be able to maintain a rapport with his or her elders and thus will lose paternal property.
6. When Mars is situated in the 12th house:Manglik individuals will have enemies. S/he will also suffer from mental problems and financial losses.

Mangal Dosha Remedies • How to reduce its bad effects

There are various ways to cancel out the ill-effects of Mangal Dosha. These are enlisted here:

1. Fasting to placate Mars
2. Kumbh Vivah
3. Reciting Mantras
4. Offerings and contributions
5. Wearing gemstones in the form of rings
6. By visiting the Navagraha and Hanuman temples

But there are 1000s of exemption for the the Mangal-Chevvai-Kuja Dosha (Exemption of Manglik). The top 14 major exemptions are given here for your reference as these are very common and known to all astrologers:

Manglik Exemption Rule No1: If Chevvia-mangal-Mars is placed in Ruling houses (Mesha (Aries), Vrichika (Scropio)) and Uccham House-Exalted house (Makara (Capricon)), then the horoscope is free of Manglik.

Manglik Exemption Rule No.2: If Mangal-Chevvai is in the 2nd house from Lagna-Moon-Sukra but happens to be Mithuna (Gemini) or Kanni (Virgo) then the horoscope is free of Mangal-Chevvai Dosha.

Manglik Exemption Rule No.3: If Mangal-Chevvai is in the 4th house from Lagna-Moon-Sukra but happens to be Mesha (Aries) or Vrichika (Scorpio), then the horoscope is free of Kuja-Mangal-Chevvai Dosha or Manglik.

Manglik Exemption Rule No.4: If Mangal-Chevvai is in the 7th house from Lagna-Moon-Sukra but happens to be Kataka (Cancer) or Makaram (Capricon), then the horoscope is free of Kuja-Mangal-Chevvai Dosha or Manglik.

Manglik Exemption Rule No.5: If Mangal-Chevvai is in the 8th house from Lagna-Moon-Sukra but happens to be Dhanusu (Sagittarius) or Meenam (Pisces), then the horoscope is free of Kuja-Mangal-Chevvai Dosha or Manglik.

Manglik Exemption Rule No.6: If Mangal-Chevvai is in the 12th house from Lagna-Moon-Sukra but happens to be Rishabha (Taurus) or Thula(Libra), then the horoscope is free of Kuja-Mangal-Chevvai Dosha or Manglik.

Manglik Exemption Rule No.7: If the Lagna is Kataka (Cancer) or Simha (Leo), then the horoscope is free of Kuja-Mangal-Chevvai Dosha or Manglik.

Manglik Exemption Rule No.8: If the Chevvai-Mars-Mangal is placed in Simha (Leo) or Kumbha (Aquarius), then the horoscope is free of Kuja-Mangal-Chevvai Dosha or Manglik.

Manglik Exemption Rule No.9: If the Chevvai-Mars-Mangal is share the house (place or associated) with Guru (Jupiter) or Chandra (Moon), then the horoscope is free of Kuja-Mangal-Chevvai Dosha or Manglik.

Manglik Exemption Rule No.10: If the Chevvai-Mars-Mangal is share the house (place or associated) with Suriya (Sun) or Budha (Mercury) or If Chevvai-Mars-Mangal seen by (aspect) Sun & Mercury, then the horoscope is devoid of Kuja-Mangal-Chevvai Dosha or Manglik.

Manglik Exemption Rule No.11: If The ruling planet of the House where Chevvai-Mars-Mangals stays is placed in 1,4,5,7,9,10 the place from Lagna, then the horoscope is devoid of Kuja-Mangal-Chevvai Dosha or Manglik.

Manglik Exemption Rule No.12: If Mangal-Chevvai is placed in 8th or 12 th house from Lagna-Moon-Sukra but happens to be Mesha (Aries), Simha (Leo), Vrichika (Scorpio), Makaram (Capricon), then the horoscope is free of Kuja-Mangal-Chevvai Dosha or Manglik.

Manglik Exemption Rule No.13: If Mangal-Chevvai placed alongwith Shani, Rahu and Ketu or being aspected by Shani, Rahu and Ketu, then the horoscope is free of Kuja-Mangal-Chevvai Dosha or Manglik.

Manglik Exemption Rule No.14: If Mangal-Chevvai placed in the houses of its friends – Chandra, Surya, Guru i.e., Simha (Leo), Kataka (Cancer), Dhanusu (Sagittarius) or Meenam (Pisces).