60%
Workable moon-sign match
Sign-level ashtakoota 11.5/15 · tatva affinity 44/100
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Mesha + Karka Compatibility · Aries + Cancer
Mesha (Aries) and Karka (Cancer) blend fire and water energies. At the moon-sign level this is a 60% — "Workable" — match. Here is what classical Vedic astrology says, and how to get the full 36-gun verdict.
60% sign-levelWorkableBhakoot: clear
Key takeaways
- Aries + Cancer scores 60% at the moon-sign level — a "Workable" match.
- Their sign lords are friends in graha maitri.
- The bhakoot (health–prosperity) axis is clear between these signs.
- 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
Aries + Cancer: Mesha is a fire sign ruled by Mars; Karka is a water sign ruled by Moon. Their lords are friends in graha maitri, and the bhakoot (health–prosperity) axis is clear.
Also known as: Aries (Mesha) is also written Mesham, Mesa; Cancer (Karka) as Kataka, Katakam, Karkataka. The same pairing applies whichever spelling you searched.
What works · मज़बूत पक्ष
- The sign lords — Mars and Moon — are natural friends, so day-to-day understanding (graha maitri) comes easily.
- The signs avoid the difficult bhakoot axes, so the classical sign-to-sign flow (health, prosperity, longevity) is supportive.
- Water's depth and fire's warmth can be deeply nurturing when each honours the other's rhythm.
What to watch · ध्यान देने योग्य
- 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) | 4 / 5 |
| Bhakoot (health & prosperity) | 7 / 7 |
| Sign-level subtotal | 11.5 / 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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Aries + Cancer — common questions
Are Aries and Cancer compatible?
On a moon-sign (rashi) level, Aries + Cancer scores 60% — a "workable" match. Their sign lords are friends (graha maitri), and the bhakoot axis is clear. A full verdict needs both birth stars via 36-gun milan.
What is the Aries + Cancer match percentage?
60% at the sign level, from the four rashi-based ashtakootas (Varna, Vashya, Graha Maitri, Bhakoot = 11.5 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 Aries and Cancer?
No — Aries + Cancer avoids the difficult 2–12, 5–9 and 6–8 bhakoot axes, so the sign-to-sign flow is supportive.
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 Mesham and Kataka compatible?
Mesham and Kataka are the regional names for the Aries and Cancer moon signs — the very pairing scored above. Aries + Cancer come to 60% at the sign level, a "workable" match, with graha maitri friends and the bhakoot axis clear. Run the free 36-gun milan with both birth stars for the complete verdict.