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Ardra and Dhanishta Marriage Compatibility
Ashtakoota guna milan for Ardra and Dhanishta, computed from the classical tables: 18–20 of 36 with Ardra as the groom's nakshatra, 20–21 of 36 the other way. Eighteen is the classical minimum for a workable match; the koota-by-koota breakdown below shows where the points come from. (Tradition frames the two directions as groom and bride — modern couples read them as either partner.)
Ardra groom · Dhanishta bride
18–20 of 36 gunas, depending on each Moon's pada (one of these nakshatras spans two rashis):
| Gemini groom · Capricorn bride | 18 / 36 — Good — a workable match; mind the lower-scoring areas. |
|---|---|
| Gemini groom · Aquarius bride | 20 / 36 — Good — a workable match; mind the lower-scoring areas. |
| Varna / 1 | 0–1 — spiritual compatibility and shared values |
|---|---|
| Vashya / 2 | 1–2 — mutual attraction and the balance of influence |
| Tara / 3 | 3 — health, fortune, and the destiny of the union |
| Yoni / 4 | 2 — physical and intimate compatibility |
| Graha Maitri / 5 | 4 — mental affinity and friendship |
| Gana / 6 | 0 — temperament — divine, human, or fiery |
| Bhakoot / 7 | 0 — emotional bond, prosperity, and family wellbeing |
| Nadi / 8 | 8 — health and progeny; the most weighted koota |
- Depends on the pada — one of these nakshatras spans two rashis, so this koota shifts with the Moon's exact degree (see the table below).
- Depends on the pada — one of these nakshatras spans two rashis, so this koota shifts with the Moon's exact degree (see the table below).
- Counting the stars in both directions lands on auspicious taras — fortune supports the pair both ways.
- The Dog and Lion yonis are neutral toward each other — a rapport that grows with familiarity.
- A friend-and-neutral pairing of Moon-sign lords — easy mental company.
- A Manushya–Rakshasa pairing is the classical temperament clash of the gana tables — real, but softened when the rest of the charts are strong.
- Bhakoot dosha: the Moon signs sit on the 6/8 (shadashtaka) axis — read as friction and health strain.
- Different nadis (Aadi and Madhya) — the heaviest koota is fully satisfied.
Dhanishta groom · Ardra bride
20–21 of 36 gunas, depending on each Moon's pada (one of these nakshatras spans two rashis):
| Capricorn groom · Gemini bride | 20 / 36 — Good — a workable match; mind the lower-scoring areas. |
|---|---|
| Aquarius groom · Gemini bride | 21 / 36 — Good — a workable match; mind the lower-scoring areas. |
| Varna / 1 | 1 — spiritual compatibility and shared values |
|---|---|
| Vashya / 2 | 1–2 — mutual attraction and the balance of influence |
| Tara / 3 | 3 — health, fortune, and the destiny of the union |
| Yoni / 4 | 2 — physical and intimate compatibility |
| Graha Maitri / 5 | 4 — mental affinity and friendship |
| Gana / 6 | 1 — temperament — divine, human, or fiery |
| Bhakoot / 7 | 0 — emotional bond, prosperity, and family wellbeing |
| Nadi / 8 | 8 — health and progeny; the most weighted koota |
What changes in this direction: Varna 0–1 → 1, Gana 0 → 1.
The two mansions, side by side
| Ardra | Dhanishta | |
| Moon sign | Gemini | Capricorn / Aquarius (by pada) |
| Gana (temperament) | Manushya | Rakshasa |
| Yoni | Dog | Lion |
| Nadi | Aadi | Madhya |
| Ruling planet | Rahu | Mars |
What this page can't see
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Common questions
Are Ardra and Dhanishta compatible for marriage?
By ashtakoota guna milan they score 18–20 of 36 with Ardra as the groom's nakshatra and 20–21 the other way (18 is the classical minimum, 24+ strong). The final word belongs to the full charts — including Mangal dosha, which nakshatra tables cannot see.
How many gunas match between Ardra and Dhanishta?
18–20 of 36 gunas one way and 20–21 the other. Where a range appears, the exact score depends on each Moon's pada, because four of the eight kootas follow the rashi rather than the nakshatra.
Do Ardra and Dhanishta have Nadi or Bhakoot dosha?
No Nadi dosha — the two nadis differ. Bhakoot dosha applies: the Moon signs sit on a difficult axis.