AstrologgerKundli Matching — Free Marriage Compatibility by Date of Birth
Enter both birth details to instantly calculate the 36-point Guna Milan (Ashtakoota) score, check Manglik Dosha compatibility, and download a free PDF report — no account needed.
What is Kundli Matching (Guna Milan)?
Kundli Matching, or Guna Milan, is the Vedic method of comparing two birth charts before marriage. It scores compatibility out of 36 gunas across eight factors called kootas, all read from each person’s Moon sign (Rashi) and birth star (Nakshatra). The result is a guide for reflection and conversation — a high score points to natural ease, a lower one to areas that simply ask for more care. It is never a verdict for or against two people, and a thoughtful astrologer always reads the whole chart alongside the number.
The 8 Kootas — 36 Gunas explained
| Koota | Max points | What it measures |
|---|---|---|
| Varna | 1 | Spiritual compatibility and the couple’s working temperament |
| Vashya | 2 | Mutual attraction, influence and the balance of control |
| Tara (Dina) | 3 | Health, destiny and the well-being of the union (birth-star match) |
| Yoni | 4 | Physical and sexual compatibility, expressed through animal symbols |
| Graha Maitri | 5 | Mental affinity and friendship between the two Moon-sign lords |
| Gana | 6 | Temperament — Deva, Manushya or Rakshasa — and shared values |
| Bhakoot | 7 | Emotional bond, family welfare and financial harmony (Rashi match) |
| Nadi | 8 | Health of progeny and genetic compatibility — the highest weight |
| Total | 36 | The full Ashtakoota score |
What your Guna Milan score means
| Score (of 36) | Traditional reading |
|---|---|
| Below 18 | Traditionally considered a weak match. Not a ban — a prompt to look closely, and where a good astrologer weighs the whole chart, not just the score. |
| 18 – 24 | An average, workable match. Common and perfectly marriageable with mutual understanding. |
| 25 – 32 | A very good match — strong compatibility across most kootas. |
| 33 – 36 | An excellent, rare match. High harmony on nearly every factor. |
Nadi and Bhakoot — the doshas people ask about
Two kootas carry extra weight. Nadi (8 points) relates to health and progeny; a Nadi dosha occurs when both partners share the same Nadi. Bhakoot (7 points) governs emotional and financial harmony. Classical texts treat these seriously, but they also list many exceptions (parihara) that cancel the dosha — which is exactly why the number alone should never decide a marriage. Read it as one input among many.
Does Kundli Matching also check Mangal Dosha?
Yes — a full matching also checks Mangal Dosha (Manglik) in both charts, since a shared or cancelled Manglik status changes the reading. You can run that check on our Manglik Dosha calculator, and generate each person’s full chart with the free Kundli tool. Compatibility here is offered as honest guidance for a conversation, not as a pass-or-fail test of a relationship.
How Guna Milan works
Guna Milan uses the Ashtakoota system — eight factors (kootas) that together carry a maximum of 36 points: Varna (1), Vashya (2), Tara (3), Yoni (4), Graha Maitri (5), Gana (6), Bhakoot (7) and Nadi (8). Each koota is derived from the Moon Nakshatra of each partner. The tool also checks Manglik Dosha — the position of Mars in certain houses — and flags Nadi Dosha along with any traditional cancellations. Together, the Ashtakoota score and the Manglik status give a holistic picture of marriage compatibility, helping couples and families evaluate long-term harmony before deciding on a union.
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