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Pushya and Dhanishta Marriage Compatibility
Ashtakoota guna milan for Pushya and Dhanishta, computed from the classical tables: 7–15 of 36 with Pushya as the groom's nakshatra, 6–14 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.)
Pushya groom · Dhanishta bride
7–15 of 36 gunas, depending on each Moon's pada (one of these nakshatras spans two rashis):
| Cancer groom · Capricorn bride | 15 / 36 — Moderate — several frictions to navigate consciously. |
|---|---|
| Cancer groom · Aquarius bride | 7 / 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 | 1.5 — health, fortune, and the destiny of the union |
| Yoni / 4 | 2 — physical and intimate compatibility |
| Graha Maitri / 5 | 0.5 — 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 |
- 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).
- One direction lands on an inauspicious tara — classical texts read this as luck flowing unevenly between the two.
- The Sheep and Lion yonis are neutral toward each other — a rapport that grows with familiarity.
- The Moon-sign lords are natural enemies — different mental wavelengths; agreement is a practice, not a default.
- 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 · Pushya bride
6–14 of 36 gunas, depending on each Moon's pada (one of these nakshatras spans two rashis):
| Capricorn groom · Cancer bride | 14 / 36 — Moderate — several frictions to navigate consciously. |
|---|---|
| Aquarius groom · Cancer bride | 6 / 36 — Low — the kootas flag real challenges; weigh carefully. |
| Varna / 1 | 0 — spiritual compatibility and shared values |
|---|---|
| Vashya / 2 | 1–2 — mutual attraction and the balance of influence |
| Tara / 3 | 1.5 — health, fortune, and the destiny of the union |
| Yoni / 4 | 2 — physical and intimate compatibility |
| Graha Maitri / 5 | 0.5 — 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 |
What changes in this direction: Varna 1 → 0.
The two mansions, side by side
| Pushya | Dhanishta | |
| Moon sign | Cancer | Capricorn / Aquarius (by pada) |
| Gana (temperament) | Deva | Rakshasa |
| Yoni | Sheep | Lion |
| Nadi | Madhya | Madhya |
| Ruling planet | Saturn | Mars |
What this page can't see
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Common questions
Are Pushya and Dhanishta compatible for marriage?
By ashtakoota guna milan they score 7–15 of 36 with Pushya as the groom's nakshatra and 6–14 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 Pushya and Dhanishta?
7–15 of 36 gunas one way and 6–14 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 Pushya 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.