Guna Milan is the traditional Vedic method of comparing two birth charts (janam kundlis) before marriage. It uses the Moon's nakshatra and rashi of both partners and scores eight areas of compatibility, called koots. Together the koots add up to a maximum of 36 gunas.
Nakshatras and rashis on this site follow the sidereal (Lahiri) zodiac. Each koot is scored on its own, so a high total can still hide one weak area.
| Koot | Maximum points | What it looks at |
|---|---|---|
| Varna | 1 | Spiritual outlook and ego level |
| Vashya | 2 | Mutual attraction and influence |
| Tara | 3 | Health and well-being of both partners |
| Yoni | 4 | Physical and intimate compatibility |
| Graha Maitri | 5 | Mental harmony between moon-sign lords |
| Gana | 6 | Temperament: Deva, Manushya or Rakshasa |
| Bhakoot | 7 | Emotional bond and family welfare |
| Nadi | 8 | Health of progeny and genetic compatibility |
| Total | 36 |
Many traditional texts treat 18 out of 36 as the minimum acceptable score for marriage. A higher total is read as better overall harmony. A lower total asks for a closer look, not an automatic refusal.
Nadi (8 points) and Bhakoot (7 points) carry special weight in many traditions, so a weak score in either deserves attention. The score is also one input, not a verdict: it uses only the Moon's nakshatra and rashi, so read it alongside the full charts.
The eight koots add up to 36 points. Nadi carries the most (8 points) and Varna the least (1 point).
Many traditional texts treat 18 as the minimum acceptable score. It is a guideline, not a guarantee, so check the koot-wise breakdown together with the full chart.
Guna Milan depends on the Moon's nakshatra and rashi. The Moon changes nakshatra roughly once a day, so an accurate birth time and place make the score more reliable.
Commonly cited bands are: under 18 is usually read as not recommended, 18 to 24 as acceptable, 25 and above as good, and above 32 as very good. Schools differ on the exact cut-offs, so treat these as a guide and read the koot-wise breakdown, especially Nadi and Bhakoot, alongside the full chart.
Vedic sources generally do not treat Nadi dosha as an absolute bar. A zero in Nadi, which happens when both partners share the same Nadi group, is a serious warning linked to health and progeny. Classical texts also list cancellation cases, such as the same nakshatra with different rashis, so the answer depends on the full chart. Talk it through with a qualified astrologer before deciding.