The planetary combinations for love, relationships & marriage and conception, development of foetus, birth and life are elaborately treated in the Astrological sciences. Humanity is mainly divided in two broad categories – Male & Female. There is a small percentage of Eunuchs also, but they are unable to reproduce due to lack of reproductive organs. Therefore the main constituents for the growth of humanity come from males and females. Male and Female relationships acquire utmost importance in the happiness of the individual, the family and society in general. Therefore astrology of Love, Relationships, Marriage & Progeny is an important aspect of an astrologer's consultations.

In this issue an attempt has been made to put together the all-important astrological rules concerning these topics.   For a compatibility analysis, some basic interpretations of male and female charts are essential. Some common parameters for males and females are - health, longevity, education, fortune, progeny, character and nature. Items specific to males include - male diseases, impotency, extra marital relations and widower-hood. The issues specific to females are - female diseases, Visha Kanya, Gandanta, barrenness, widowhood, female character, abortion and other childbirth issues. All these are covered in the first Paper.   Marriage issues like Conjugal Harmony, Marriage period - Early Marriage, Normal Marriage, Delayed or Denial of marriage, Marriage timing, Type of wife or husband, Type of marriage - Love marriage, Inter-caste Marriage, Remarriage, Female character, Separation or Divorce and astrological combinations of related topics are also covered.   Compatibility between a couple plays a central role in ensuring a happy and joyous married life. Compatibility includes, Graha Compatibility (Kuja Dosha) and Bhava Compatibility. These and other aspects - Yunja Priti, Varga Priti, Hansak Priti; have been covered in a two part paper to facilitate day-to-day use by astrologers.  

Marriage conducted in an auspicious moment enhances the positive effects of planets in marital and conjugal life bringing happiness, wealth, joy, good progeny and compatible relationships. Another paper contains a summary of all the relevant factors.   The paper on Strijatak – Female Horoscopy - enumerates the method of interpretation of women's horoscope. It will also enable the reader to understand astrologically the peculiar psychological and physiological features that makes women such an elusive creation of God. Astrologers should balance the results mentioned in the paper using common sense and intelligence, after taking into consideration the environment of the parties, local social and religious conditions and the period when prediction is being made to avoid pitfalls. It is hoped that the astrologers will fully benefit from the analysis.  

The paper on progeny delves into the deeper aspect of progeny – promise, timing, number, gender and happiness or unhappiness from progeny. The interpretations of concepts of Beej Sputa and Kshetra Sputa have been explained. Adoption yoga with concept of Dutta Sputa. The special concepts of Santan Tithi, Santan Guru, Santan Shukra, Santan Yoga Sputa and Sputa Panchak have been explained.   A large number of Case Studies have been provided covering the concepts discussed in the articles. It is hoped that the wide-ranging coverage of all aspects of Love & Relationship, Female Horoscopy, Marriage and Progeny in an integrated way will help astrologers in conserving time in consulting many scattered sources.