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Mrigashira and Dhanishta Marriage Compatibility
Ashtakoota guna milan for Mrigashira and Dhanishta, computed from the classical tables: 11–20 of 36 with Mrigashira as the groom's nakshatra, 12–19 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.)
Mrigashira groom · Dhanishta bride
11–20 of 36 gunas, depending on each Moon's pada (one of these nakshatras spans two rashis):
| Taurus groom · Capricorn bride | 13 / 36 — Moderate — several frictions to navigate consciously. |
|---|---|
| Taurus groom · Aquarius bride | 20 / 36 — Good — a workable match; mind the lower-scoring areas. |
| Gemini groom · Capricorn bride | 11 / 36 — Low — the kootas flag real challenges; weigh carefully. |
| Gemini groom · Aquarius bride | 13 / 36 — Moderate — several frictions to navigate consciously. |
| 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 | 4–5 — mental affinity and friendship |
| Gana / 6 | 1 — temperament — divine, human, or fiery |
| Bhakoot / 7 | 0–7 — emotional bond, prosperity, and family wellbeing |
| Nadi / 8 | 0 — 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 Serpent and Lion yonis are neutral toward each other — a rapport that grows with familiarity.
- 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).
- A Deva–Rakshasa pairing is the classical temperament clash of the gana tables — real, but softened when the rest of the charts are strong.
- 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).
- Nadi dosha — both Moons carry the Madhya nadi. Weighted heaviest of all eight as a health-and-progeny caution; tradition treats it as softened when the Moon signs differ, and answerable with remedies.
Dhanishta groom · Mrigashira bride
12–19 of 36 gunas, depending on each Moon's pada (one of these nakshatras spans two rashis):
| Capricorn groom · Taurus bride | 13 / 36 — Moderate — several frictions to navigate consciously. |
|---|---|
| Capricorn groom · Gemini bride | 12 / 36 — Moderate — several frictions to navigate consciously. |
| Aquarius groom · Taurus bride | 19 / 36 — Good — a workable match; mind the lower-scoring areas. |
| Aquarius groom · Gemini bride | 13 / 36 — Moderate — several frictions to navigate consciously. |
| 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 | 4–5 — mental affinity and friendship |
| Gana / 6 | 1 — temperament — divine, human, or fiery |
| Bhakoot / 7 | 0–7 — emotional bond, prosperity, and family wellbeing |
| Nadi / 8 | 0 — health and progeny; the most weighted koota |
Every koota scores the same in this direction.
The two mansions, side by side
| Mrigashira | Dhanishta | |
| Moon sign | Taurus / Gemini (by pada) | Capricorn / Aquarius (by pada) |
| Gana (temperament) | Deva | Rakshasa |
| Yoni | Serpent | Lion |
| Nadi | Madhya | Madhya |
| Ruling planet | Mars | Mars |
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Common questions
Are Mrigashira and Dhanishta compatible for marriage?
By ashtakoota guna milan they score 11–20 of 36 with Mrigashira as the groom's nakshatra and 12–19 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 Mrigashira and Dhanishta?
11–20 of 36 gunas one way and 12–19 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 Mrigashira and Dhanishta have Nadi or Bhakoot dosha?
Yes — both Moons share the Madhya nadi, so Nadi dosha applies. Bhakoot dosha applies in some pada combinations — see the by-sign table.