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Punarvasu and Shatabhisha Marriage Compatibility
Ashtakoota guna milan for Punarvasu and Shatabhisha, computed from the classical tables: 8.5–13 of 36 with Punarvasu as the groom's nakshatra, 7.5–13 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.)
Punarvasu groom · Shatabhisha bride
8.5–13 of 36 gunas, depending on each Moon's pada (one of these nakshatras spans two rashis):
| Gemini groom · Aquarius bride | 13 / 36 — Moderate — several frictions to navigate consciously. |
|---|---|
| Cancer groom · Aquarius bride | 8.5 / 36 — Low — the kootas flag real challenges; weigh carefully. |
| 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 | 0.5–4 — mental affinity and friendship |
| Gana / 6 | 1 — temperament — divine, human, or fiery |
| Bhakoot / 7 | 0 — emotional bond, prosperity, and family wellbeing |
| Nadi / 8 | 0 — health and progeny; the most weighted koota |
- The groom's Moon-sign varna is equal or senior to the bride's — the classical order holds.
- 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 Cat and Horse 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.
- Bhakoot dosha: the Moon signs sit on the 5/9 (nava-pancha) axis — read as differing aims around children and dharma.
- Nadi dosha — both Moons carry the Aadi 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.
Shatabhisha groom · Punarvasu bride
7.5–13 of 36 gunas, depending on each Moon's pada (one of these nakshatras spans two rashis):
| Aquarius groom · Gemini bride | 13 / 36 — Moderate — several frictions to navigate consciously. |
|---|---|
| Aquarius groom · Cancer bride | 7.5 / 36 — Low — the kootas flag real challenges; weigh carefully. |
| 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 | 0.5–4 — mental affinity and friendship |
| Gana / 6 | 1 — temperament — divine, human, or fiery |
| Bhakoot / 7 | 0 — emotional bond, prosperity, and family wellbeing |
| Nadi / 8 | 0 — health and progeny; the most weighted koota |
What changes in this direction: Varna 1 → 0–1.
The two mansions, side by side
| Punarvasu | Shatabhisha | |
| Moon sign | Gemini / Cancer (by pada) | Aquarius |
| Gana (temperament) | Deva | Rakshasa |
| Yoni | Cat | Horse |
| Nadi | Aadi | Aadi |
| Ruling planet | Jupiter | Rahu |
What this page can't see
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Common questions
Are Punarvasu and Shatabhisha compatible for marriage?
By ashtakoota guna milan they score 8.5–13 of 36 with Punarvasu as the groom's nakshatra and 7.5–13 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 Punarvasu and Shatabhisha?
8.5–13 of 36 gunas one way and 7.5–13 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 Punarvasu and Shatabhisha have Nadi or Bhakoot dosha?
Yes — both Moons share the Aadi nadi, so Nadi dosha applies. Bhakoot dosha applies: the Moon signs sit on a difficult axis.