Free Kundli Matching Compatibility Calculator

Is your relationship written in the stars? Discover your compatibility with your partner through Vedic astrology.

Use our free 36-point Guna Milan Kundli Matching System and Dosha Analysis to understand how your energies align and what that means for your relationship.

What Is Kundli Matching and How Does It Work? #

Kundli Matching, also known as Guna Milan, is a time-honored Vedic astrology process used to assess compatibility between two individuals. Traditionally performed before marriage, it compares eight key dimensions (known as Ashta Koota) to evaluate how two energies align on physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional levels.

In North India, this process is known as the Ashtakoota system. "Ashta" meaning eight, and "Koota" meaning dimension. Each Koota reflects one layer of compatibility, and together they form a total score out of 36.

At its heart, Kundli milan asks: "Can two life paths truly walk together?"

What Are the Different Types of Guna Milan in Marriage Compatibility? #

1. Guna Milan by Name #

This method compares the nakshatra syllables (sound vibrations) of your names. It’s useful when full birth details aren’t available and gives a basic Guna Milan score based on Moon signs.

2. Guna Milan by Birth Chart #

Also known as “Janam Patrika Matching”, this is the classical, most accurate method. It uses your date, time, and place of birth to generate a full compatibility map, including Gunas, Doshas, planetary aspects, and timing.

What Do the 8 Kootas Mean for Marriage Compatibility? #

• Varna (1 point)
  Varna represents spiritual maturity and ego balance. It checks whether the partners are likely to respect each other’s inner values and worldview. A match is considered best when the bride’s varna is the same or lower than the groom’s.
  Types:

  • Brahmin (highest spiritual development)

  • Kshatriya (warrior, leadership energy)

  • Vaishya (trader, practical energy)

  • Shudra (service-oriented, grounded)

  How it is scored:
  If both partners belong to the same or a higher varna (bride's varna is equal to or lower than groom's), 1 point is given. Else, 0.
  

• Vashya (2 points)
  Vashya examines dominance and adaptability in the relationship. It determines how easily one partner may influence the other and whether there’s a healthy dynamic of mutual cooperation.
  Types:

  • Manav (human)

  • Vanchar (wild animals, like lion)

  • Chatushpad (small animals, like deer)

  • Jalchar (aquatic animals)

  • Keet (insects)

  How it is scored:
  Compatibility depends on how these types interact. For example, Manav–Manav = 2 points (harmonious), but Manav–Keet = 0 (imbalance).
  

• Tara (3 points)
  Tara checks the compatibility between the partners’ birth stars (nakshatras). It assesses longevity, health, and whether your stars support each other’s personal growth and overall well-being.
  How it is scored:
  The nakshatra number of the bride is subtracted from the groom's, divided by 9. Based on the remainder, the match receives 0 to 3 points.
  

• Yoni (4 points)
  Yoni measures physical attraction, sensual compatibility, and comfort in intimacy. It’s based on instinctive energy patterns represented through animal archetypes. Matches between enemy animals may cause friction, while friendly pairings create ease and warmth.
  Types (14 Animal Archetypes):
  Horse, Elephant, Sheep, Snake, Dog, Cat, Rat, Cow, Buffalo, Tiger, Deer, Monkey, Lion, Mongoose

  How it is scored:
  Each animal is either friendly, neutral, or an enemy with the other.
  Friendly = 4 points,
  Neutral = 2,
  Enemy = 0.
  

• Graha Maitri (5 points)
  Graha Maitri looks at mental connection and emotional compatibility. It compares the Moon sign lords of both charts to understand if the couple can bond as friends, share thoughts openly, and understand each other on a psychological level.
  How it is scored:
  Based on the Moon sign lords of both charts.
  If the lords are friends → 5 points.
  Enemies → 0 to 1.
  Neutral or mixed relationships fall in between.
  

• Gana (6 points)
  Gana explores personality and temperament. It reflects your default responses to life, like whether you are calm, reactive, or balanced, and whether your instincts align well or clash under stress.
  Types:

  • Deva (divine) – calm, sattvic, gentle

  • Manav (human) – balanced, ambitious

  • Rakshasa (demonic) – intense, passionate, reactive

  How it is scored:
  Same Gana → 6 points
  Deva–Manav → 5,
  Deva–Rakshasa → 0 or 1 (mismatch)
  

• Bhakoot (7 points)
  Bhakoot checks long-term emotional alignment and financial harmony. It’s based on the Moon sign placement between the two partners and is said to impact health, emotional prosperity, and household balance. Certain placements may create Bhakoot Dosha, which traditionally indicates challenges.
  How it is scored:
  If the Moon signs are placed in 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, or 6th house from each other, then the match is considered incompatible = 0 points.
  7th or 12th placements → good match = 7 points.
  

• Nadi (8 points)
  Nadi is the most heavily weighted koota, reflecting energy balance, fertility, and genetic compatibility. If both partners share the same Nadi, it is considered a mismatch, but Vedic astrology also recognizes many exceptions and cancellation rules
  Types:

  • Aadi (Vata) – air principle

  • Madhya (Pitta) – fire

  • Antya (Kapha) – water

  How it is scored:
  Same Nadi → 0 points (Nadi Dosha), Different Nadi → 8 points
  Nadi Dosha may be cancelled if other planetary factors support compatibility.

A perfect match scores 36. A score above 18 is considered acceptable, but better compatibility often begins with a score of 24+.

But what if our score is below 18?

A low score doesn't mean rejection. Many strong, lasting relationships have low Guna scores but thrive through communication and shared purpose.

What Should You Check Apart from Your Guna Score? #

Navamsa Chart (D9) and Its Role in Marriage #

Often referred to as the "soul-level marriage chart," the Navamsa reveals the emotional style of your relationship, your deeper marriage karma, and the kind of partner your soul is drawn to.

Dasha Periods and Compatibility #

Even a strong bond can feel out of sync if one partner is undergoing a difficult phase like Saturn & Ketu Dasha. We interpret your current Dasha and what it means for your relationship.

Moon and Venus Placements in Marriage Compatibility #

Moon & Venus reveal how you love, how you feel secure, and how you show care. We read them to help you understand your emotional chemistry.

Which Doshas Can Affect Your Marriage Match? #

Mangal Dosha #

Mangal Dosha occurs when Mars is placed in certain houses in the birth chart. It can indicate intensity, impatience, or emotional volatility in relationships. When balanced, it can bring passion and courage, but left unchecked, it may create friction or power struggles.

Bhakoot Dosha in Kundli #

Bhakoot Dosha happens when the Moon signs of the two partners fall in certain positions from each other that are traditionally seen as inharmonious. Specifically, if the Moon in one chart is placed 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, or 6th from the other’s Moon sign, Bhakoot Dosha is said to occur. This can create tension in daily life, misunderstandings in emotional rhythm, or long-term stability issues.

But this isn’t a dealbreaker. Many other chart factors, like Navamsa compatibility, the strength of the Moon, and Dasha periods can cancel or reduce its effect. Even couples with Bhakoot Dosha often build beautiful relationships when they grow with awareness, patience, and shared values.

Nadi Dosha in Marriage Compatibility #

Nadi Dosha arises when both partners belong to the same Nadi, a classification based on their birth nakshatra. In Vedic astrology, nakshatras are divided into three Nadi types:

• Aadi Nadi (Air/Vata)

• Madhya Nadi (Fire/Pitta)

• Antya Nadi (Water/Kapha)

Having the same Nadi is believed to cause an energetic overlap, which may impact fertility, health, or the vitality of the relationship.

However, this dosha too has exceptions. If the couple’s nakshatras fall in different padas (divisions within a star), or if strong benefic planets like Jupiter or Venus are well placed, the dosha can be cancelled.

Why Does Guna Milan Still Matter in Modern Relationships? #

Today, couples often lead with emotion or logic.

Vedic astrology invites you to lead with alignment.

Guna Milan is not about judgment. It is about reflection. When done with clarity and care, it reveals:

• Where your energies connect

• Where they might clash

• And what you can build together

It brings awareness to emotional rhythm, sexual energy, shared values, and karmic growth, helping you approach your relationship with insight, not just instinct.

How Can You Use Vaya’s Free Kundli Matching Tool for Accurate Results? #

Once you submit your details, you’ll receive:

• A Guna Milan score with a detailed explanation of what it means.

• Dosha insights, including Mangal, Bhakoot, and Nadi

• A snapshot of your emotional and karmic compatibility

• Suggestions for reflection and possible next steps

Why is This Experience Different? #

Whether you're in love, engaged, or exploring, this tool helps you:

• Understand your emotional and energetic alignment

• Reflect on your connection with clarity

• Make informed, conscious choices rooted in wisdom

You won’t just get a score.

You’ll receive insight, interpretation, and guidance that meets you where you are.

Did You Know? #

• Janam kundli milan isn’t only for marriage. It can also assess business partnerships, collaborations, or even friendships

• Sometimes Doshas, like Nadi, may appear in the chart but are cancelled due to planetary placements. Vaya’s system checks for such exceptions.