What is Kundali Matching (Ashtakoot Matching) ?
Kundali Matching or Ashtakoot Guna Matching is a crucial aspect of Vedic astrology. It is used to assess the compatibility between two person planning to get married with each other. An expert astrologer do Kundali Matching by considering their kundali (natal chart or birth chart). In Indian Vedic Astrology and Hindu religion, Kundali Matching is of great importance. This pre-wedding ritual is considered as the foundation of a successful wedding. Let’s delve seep into the world of Ashtakoot Guna Matching to understand the basis of happy wedding.
Understanding Ashtakoot Guna Matching (Kundali Matching)
There are many factors important to understand the concept of Ashtakoot Guna Matching (or Kundali matching) such as eight Aspects, total score or points, interpretation of results, and considerations to take care. It’s important to understand the results from the learned astrologer. Wedding is an important decision so you should not do Kundali Matching by yourself.
1. Ashtakoot Guna Milan
‘Ashta’ means ‘eight’ in Sanskrit and ‘koot’ means ‘aspect or basis’, ‘Guna’ means ‘quality’, and ‘Milan’ means ‘matching’ so ‘Ashtakoot Guna Milan’ means compatibility or quality matching on eight aspects. ” Ashtakoot Guna Milan involves the evaluation of eight different aspects of both partners’ natal charts (birth chart) to determine their lifelong compatibility.
2. Eight Aspects (Gunas) of Kundali Matching
There are eight important factors on which the compatibility is checked for both horoscopes. Every Aspect (Guna) matching gives certain number of points that are calculated to find total score. In short, it act as a checklist and each aspects gives a score that need to be added in next step of Kundali Matching process.
- Varna (1 Point): It assesses the spiritual compatibility between partners based on their castes. It gives either 0 or 1 point.
- Vashya (2 Points): This aspect measures the dominance and control in the relationship. It gives either 0, 1, or 2 points.
- Tara (3 Points): Tara evaluates the health, well-being, and longevity of the relationship. It gives either 0, 1, 2, or 3 points.
- Yoni (4 Points): Yoni indicates the sexual compatibility and biological compatibility between partners. It gives either 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4 points.
- Graha Maitri (5 Points): It measures the intellectual and spiritual compatibility between partners. It gives from 0 to 5 points.
- Gana (6 Points): Gana assesses the temperament and compatibility of partners based on their Nakshatra group. It gives from 0 to 6 points.
- Bhakoot (7 Points): Bhakoot evaluates the emotional compatibility and financial stability between partners. It gives from 0 to 7 points.
- Nadi (8 Points): Nadi assesses the genetic compatibility and health issues between partners. It represents mutual understanding between husband and wife. It is an important aspect of Kundali Matchmaking which is not to be neglected. It forms the foundation of a good relationship. We advise not to do wedding if Nadi Dosha arises in Ashtakoot Guna Milan. It gives from 0 to 8 points.
3. Total Score in Kundali Matching (Ashtakoot guna matching)
All points received in eight aspects. Each aspect carries a certain number of points, which are added together. The maximum total score is 36. The higher the score, the better the compatibility between partners. The marriage is recommended if Ashtakoot Milan gives atleast 18 points. Sometimes, if Naadi Dosha is not arising in Kundali Matching then a marriage is recommended even if the score is less than 18 score. Only after analyzing individual horoscope, we advise wedding even on less points.
4. Interpretation of Kundali Matching
Based on the total score obtained, the compatibility between partners is interpreted. Higher scores indicate better compatibility, while lower scores may suggest challenges that need to be addressed.
The marriage may be recommended even if the score is less than 18 but Kundali Matching does not have Naadi Dosha & Mangal Dosha.
Soemtimes, the marriage may not be recommended even if the score is more than 18 but Kundali Matching have Naadi Dosha & Mangal Dosha.
5. Consideration
While Ashtakoot Guna Matching provides valuable insights into compatibility, it’s essential to consider other factors like individual planetary positions, doshas (such as Mangal Dosha), and overall chart analysis for a comprehensive assessment.
We recommend to contact an expert astrologer to do the Kundali Matching and in-depth analysis of individual horoscopes of the couple. There are several other factors associated in Matchmaking. Only an expert astrologer can suggest if the marriage is preferable or not.
Ashtakoot Guna Matching serves as a useful tool for evaluating the potential compatibility between partners and guiding decisions related to marriage and relationships in Vedic astrology.
Disclaimer: This article is an introduction to Ashtakoot Matching or Kundali Milan. This is not an exhaustive list. Vedic Astrology is extremely broad and there are several other factors like Mangal Dosha, Naadi Dosha, Pitra Dosh, Kaal Sarp Dosha that affects the decision of Ashtakoot Guna Matching.