42%
Needs effort moon-sign match
Sign-level ashtakoota 5.5/15 · tatva affinity 44/100
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Karka + Simha Compatibility · Cancer + Leo
Karka (Cancer) and Simha (Leo) blend water and fire energies. At the moon-sign level this is a 42% — "Needs effort" — match. Here is what classical Vedic astrology says, and how to get the full 36-gun verdict.
42% sign-levelNeeds effortBhakoot: check chart
Key takeaways
- Cancer + Leo scores 42% at the moon-sign level — a "Needs effort" match.
- Their sign lords are friends in graha maitri.
- The bhakoot (health–prosperity) axis is flagged — worth a chart-level cancellation check, not a rejection.
- This is a first read from the sign alone — run the free 36-gun milan with both birth stars for the full verdict.
At a glance
Cancer + Leo: Karka is a water sign ruled by Moon; Simha is a fire sign ruled by Sun. Their lords are friends in graha maitri, and the bhakoot (health–prosperity) axis is flagged for a chart-level check.
Also known as: Cancer (Karka) is also written Kataka, Katakam, Karkataka; Leo (Simha) as Simmam, Simham. The same pairing applies whichever spelling you searched.
What works · मज़बूत पक्ष
- The sign lords — Moon and Sun — are natural friends, so day-to-day understanding (graha maitri) comes easily.
- Water's depth and fire's warmth can be deeply nurturing when each honours the other's rhythm.
What to watch · ध्यान देने योग्य
- The two signs fall on a bhakoot-dosha axis (the 2–12, 5–9 or 6–8 relationship), classically linked to money-and-health friction. It is commonly cancelled when the sign lords are friends or one graha aspects the other — a full chart tells you if it applies.
- Fire's bluntness can scald water's sensitivity — soften delivery and give feelings room.
Sign-level ashtakoota (of the 36-gun total)
| Koota | Points |
|---|---|
| Varna (ego / temperament) | 0.5 / 1 |
| Vashya (mutual pull) | 0 / 2 |
| Graha Maitri (mind & lords) | 5 / 5 |
| Bhakoot (health & prosperity) | 0 / 7 |
| Sign-level subtotal | 5.5 / 15 |
These four kootas (15 points) are read from the moon sign alone. The remaining four — Tara, Yoni, Gana and Nadi (21 points) — need both partners' nakshatra(birth star), so this page is a first read, not the final verdict. Run the free calculator below for the complete 36-gun score with Manglik and Nadi dosha.
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Cancer + Leo — common questions
Are Cancer and Leo compatible?
On a moon-sign (rashi) level, Cancer + Leo scores 42% — a "needs effort" match. Their sign lords are friends (graha maitri), and the bhakoot axis is flagged (worth a chart-level cancellation check). A full verdict needs both birth stars via 36-gun milan.
What is the Cancer + Leo match percentage?
42% at the sign level, from the four rashi-based ashtakootas (Varna, Vashya, Graha Maitri, Bhakoot = 5.5 of 15) blended with tatva (element) affinity. The other four kootas are nakshatra-based — run the free 36-gun calculator for the complete 36-point score.
Is a bhakoot dosha present between Cancer and Leo?
Yes — these signs fall on a bhakoot (rashi) dosha axis. It is classically cancelled when the sign lords are friends or aspect each other, so it is not a rejection on its own — check the full chart.
Do we still need full kundli milan?
Yes. Moon-sign compatibility is a helpful first read, but marriage matching in Vedic astrology uses both partners' nakshatras across all 8 kootas plus Manglik and Nadi dosha. Our 36-gun calculator does it free in seconds.
Are Kataka and Simmam compatible?
Kataka and Simmam are the regional names for the Cancer and Leo moon signs — the very pairing scored above. Cancer + Leo come to 42% at the sign level, a "needs effort" match, with graha maitri friends and the bhakoot axis flagged for a chart check. Run the free 36-gun milan with both birth stars for the complete verdict.