Mrigashira and Dhanishta Nakshatra Compatibility
Below 18: not recommended
Boy: Mrigashira · Girl: Dhanishta
If the boy and girl are swapped: 12/36 (Below 18: not recommended)
If a nakshatra spans two rashis, the score changes with the pada. Across all padas this pair scores from 10.5 to 20.
Nadi dosha: both have the same nadi, which classical texts treat as the most serious mismatch. Full kundli matching checks for cancellations.
Bhakoot dosha (5/9): the Moon signs sit in a difficult distance. It can be cancelled by friendly sign lords.
| Koota | Points | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Varnawork style and ego | 1 | 1 |
| Vashyaattraction and influence | 1 | 2 |
| Tarabirth star luck and health | 3 | 3 |
| Yoniphysical and intimate match | 2 | 4 |
| Graha Maitrimental wavelength (Moon sign lords) | 5 | 5 |
| Ganatemperament | 1 | 6 |
| Bhakootfamily life and finances | 0 | 7 |
| Nadihealth and children (the biggest koota) | 0 | 8 |
| Guna score | 13 | 36 |
Mrigashira
- Rashi
- Taurus
- Lord
- Mars
- Gana
- Deva
- Nadi
- Madhya
- Yoni
- Serpent
- Varna
- Vaishya
Dhanishta
- Rashi
- Capricorn
- Lord
- Mars
- Gana
- Rakshasa
- Nadi
- Madhya
- Yoni
- Lion
- Varna
- Vaishya
This uses only the two nakshatras. For a real match, compare both full birth charts.
Name games are fun. For marriage, Indian astrology compares both birth charts across 36 gunas. Try kundli matching, or the love calculator for more scores.
Mrigashira with other nakshatras
Frequently asked questions
How many gunas match for Mrigashira and Dhanishta?+
With the boy's nakshatra Mrigashira and the girl's Dhanishta, the score is 13 out of 36 (Below 18: not recommended).
What if the boy is Dhanishta and the girl is Mrigashira?+
Then the score is 12 out of 36 (Below 18: not recommended).
Is there Nadi dosha between Mrigashira and Dhanishta?+
Nadi dosha: both have the same nadi, which classical texts treat as the most serious mismatch. Full kundli matching checks for cancellations.
Is there Bhakoot dosha between Mrigashira and Dhanishta?+
Bhakoot dosha (5/9): the Moon signs sit in a difficult distance. It can be cancelled by friendly sign lords.
How do Mrigashira and Dhanishta match on Gana?+
Mrigashira is Deva gana and Dhanishta is Rakshasa gana. Gana koota scores 1/6.
Can I decide a marriage from nakshatras alone?+
This uses only the two nakshatras. For a real match, compare both full birth charts.
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