Accurate Matching of Horoscopes for Bride and Groom

A bride is a woman who is getting married or who has just got married. A bridegroom is a man who is getting married. A groom is the same as a bridegroom. A horoscopeIt is the birth chart of the native in all cases. It shown a... More is an astrological chart or diagram representing the positions of the Sun, Moon, planets, astrological aspects and sensitive angles at the time of an event, such as the moment of a person’s birth. Thus two Horoscopes to be matched before marriage are birth charts of bride and groom.

Step by step approach has to be followed for proper matching of Horoscopes of bride and groom. First and most important point is both should have similar longevities. Same way 2nd,4th,5th,7th and 12th houses should not be afflicted, if afflicted their affection should be similar. Match a person having combination s for widowhood with a person having combination s for widowerhood.

After this matching of Horoscopes of bride and groom is done by Stri-Doora method, varga method according to first alphabet of the name or by koota Milan (based on moon position in both the birth charts).

Stri-Doora method- It is well known fact that there are 26 Nakshatras and these are in a sequence. Count from brides birth nakshatra to groom’s nakshatra. If this is less than 9 it is considered malefic. Such horoscopes can’t be matched. Difference of 10 to 18 is considered medium. Rest of the conditions are considered auspicious. Such horoscopes are best to be matched.

Varga method

This is based on initial Hindi alphabet from which the name starts. There are 8 Vargas in the Hindi Varanmala.First group from A to Ah is Sarpa varga. Next K to GH is Mooshaka varga. Then Mriga, Mesha, Garuda, Vidaala, Simha, Shwana groups/Vargas in sequence. Each 5th varga is considered inimical to 1st varga. First alphabet of bride and groom should not belong to inimical varga. This method is followed when birth Horoscopes of bride and groom are not available.

HoroscopeIt is the birth chart of the native in all cases. It shown a... More Matching in Indian culture, is practiced by Indians since the ancient Vedic times. Everyone seeks a perfect life partner for a happy married life. Horoscopes of the bride and the groom are matched to see the compatibility and the impact of stars and other cosmic energies on their married life.

HoroscopeIt is the birth chart of the native in all cases. It shown a... More matching, is also known as Guna Milan, and is based on the study of the 36 Gunas of bride and groom.

In horoscopeIt is the birth chart of the native in all cases. It shown a... More matching 8 categories or Kootas of bride are matched with 8 Kootas of groom and hence also referred to as Ashtakoot Milan. Ashta means eight and the Koot means categories. These Kootas have 36 Gunas that are to be compared for calculating the compatibility between bride and groom. The eight Kootas are: Varna, Vashya, Tara, Yoni, Maitri, Gana, Bhakoot and Nadi.

Varna or Jati :

It is the first Koot holding 1 score. There are four Varnas Brahmin, Kshatriya, Vaishya, and Shudra as per moon sign of the individual. Brahmin’s are the most superiors and Shudras are the inferior ones. Bride and groom should have equal Varna for maximum compatibility or the groom’s Varna should be superior to the bride’s Varna.

Vashya:

Vashya Koot is the second Guna Milan and holds two scores or points. It signifies the ability to dominate or influence the other partner in the relationship. It directly relates to the control or power hold between bride and groom. It has 5 different classifications Chatushpada or the four-legged beings, Dwipad or Nara are the two-legged beings, Jalachars are the water beings, Vanachar are the wild beings, and the Keets are the insects. To score maximum compatibility, both groom and the bride should have a similar classification, then 2 scores are given. If bride is controllable by groom 1 score is given, zero if opposite condition.

Tara or Dina:

Tara Koot is related to the compatibility of the birth stars or the nakshatras. It relates to the wealth, prosperity, Longevity, and health aspects. The relationship between the birth stars is calculated to predict the destiny of bride and groom.When counted from groom’s nakshatra to bride’s nakshatra in nakshatra sequence a number is devided by 9. If the remainder is 3/5/7 the nakshatra is malefic, otherwise the Tara is benefic. 1 and a1/2 score are given for benefic Tara. When counted from bride’s nakshatra to groom’s nakshatra the number is devided by 9,if the remainder is 3/5/7 it is malefic, otherwise benefic Tara. 1 and a half scores are given for benefic Tara. If bothways benefic full 3 scores are given. If one counting gives benefic results other malefic one and a half scores given.If bothways malefic, zero scores alloted.

Yoni :

Yoni Koota governs physical and sexual compatibility between the couple. It holds four points in the Ashtakoot Milan and relates to the intimacy in marital life. Physical compatibility in terms of satisfying the partner and meeting the sexual expectations of the partner is all the concern of the Yoni Koot. If bride and groom are not sexually compatible, it is considered Yoni Dosha. Yoni Dosha is the lack of connection and intimacy in the sex life of the couple.Yonis of bride and groom should not be inimical to each other.Different nakshatras belong to different yonis If yonis are same full 4 scores, if friendly 3 scores, If neutral 1score and if highly inimical no score is given.

Graha-Maitri (Friendship of moon sign lords):

Maitri Koot or Graha Maitri is related to the mutual bond of friendship between bride and groom. It helps to understand the intellectual and mental compatibility of the couple. It ensures to measure mutual respect, trust, loyalty, and clear communication between the two by understanding their interests and likes and dislikes. It holds five points in the Guna Milan and relates to the planetary relationships of the couple.

Gana:

Gana koota holds six points in the Ashtakoot Milan and is related to the mythological division of the Nakshatras between three sub-categories Devata, Manushya, and Raksha. This is based on the temperament and the basic nature of the person. It helps in understanding the mental character and spiritual outlook of the pair. Couples belonging to the same Gana get maximum scores that is 6. Gana Dosh is when bride and groom share different nature and temperament and scores are minimum . It creates issues in the marital life by making it difficult to adjust to the partner’s spiritual and mental outlook.

Bhakoot :

Bhakoot is the second most important category for matching the horoscopes of bride and groom. It holds seven points and is related to the financial and career-related doshas in the horoscopes. Bride and groom belonging to the same moon Signs or sharing the same planetary ruler are most compatible with each other and 7 scores are given. If signs are in 2/12,5/9,6/8 positions from each other, it is considered malefic and no score is given.The difference in Bhakoot brings major marital issues which may end up in divorce between the couple.

Nadi :

This is the most important Koota, holding the maximum score of 8 points. Nadi has 27 Nakshatras in all, further divided into 3 sub-categories Adi, Madhya, and Antya. This Koota is related to the hereditary aspects of the couple. It shows the cycle of the genetic ability of the couple to give birth to a new life. Children of couples belonging to the same Nadi are more prone to mental and health diseases. Too much similarity in the Nakshatras can lead to their inability to produce a child. Nadi dosh may also result in the separation of the couple. The couple should belong to different Nadi’s for maximum compatibility score. Different Nadi’s reduce the risk of any health-related issues of both the couple and their children.

Mangal Dosha

For marriage, Mangal dosha is given the most importance. All those who have a Mangal dosha in the horoscopes, are termed as manglik. If mars is in the 1st, 4th, 7th, 8th or 12th house in the birth chart or moon chart then it is called Mangal dosha. If the groom is young who is of marriageable age and has Mangal dosha, this will hurt his bride, and if it a girl who has Mangal dosha and marries one without a dosha then it hurts the groom and give difficulties to him.

There are several remedies for removing thiis Dosha.

Number Of Matched Gunas of koot milan Significance-

Below 18 Gunas: No chances of success in the marriage

18 to 25: a good match

25 to 32: Great match for marriage

32 to 36: Excellent match

Guna Milan is a must if you want to live a happy and fulfilling life.

A marriage is more fruitful if horoscopes of bride and groom are matched astrologically.