How the 78 pairs are distributed
Excellent12 pairs
Strong22 pairs
Workable19 pairs
Needs effort25 pairs
Band cut-offs: Excellent ≥80%, Strong ≥66%, Workable ≥52%, else Needs effort. Average across all pairs: 61%.
॥ शुभ ॥
Rashi Compatibility, by the Numbers
We ran all 78 moon-sign pairs through the four sign-level ashtakootas. Here is the honest distribution — average match, best and worst pairs, per-sign averages, and how common the bhakoot axis really is.
78 pairs analysedAvg 61%36 bhakoot pairs
Method (so you can trust it)
For each pair we compute the four rashi-based kootas — Varna, Vashya, Graha Maitri and Bhakoot (15 of 36 gun) — using the same engine that powers our 36-gun milan, then blend that with tatva (element) affinity into a 0–100 sign-level score. The nakshatra-based kootas (Tara, Yoni, Gana, Nadi) are NOT included here because they need a birth star, not just a sign. This is a sign-layer study, stated plainly.
Which sign is most harmonious on average?
Average sign-level match of each rashi across all 12 partners:
Tula (Libra)60%
Mesha (Aries)59%
Vrishabha (Taurus)59%
Mithuna (Gemini)59%
Simha (Leo)59%
Kanya (Virgo)59%
Vrischika (Scorpio)59%
Dhanu (Sagittarius)59%
Makara (Capricorn)59%
Kumbha (Aquarius)59%
Meena (Pisces)59%
Karka (Cancer)58%
Top 5 sign-level pairs
| Pair | Match | Bhakoot |
|---|---|---|
| Aries + Aries | 89% | Clear |
| Cancer + Cancer | 89% | Clear |
| Leo + Leo | 89% | Clear |
| Scorpio + Scorpio | 89% | Clear |
| Sagittarius + Sagittarius | 89% | Clear |
Lowest 5 sign-level pairs (a first read, not a verdict)
| Pair | Match | Bhakoot |
|---|---|---|
| Aquarius + Pisces | 42% | Flagged |
| Sagittarius + Capricorn | 42% | Flagged |
| Scorpio + Sagittarius | 42% | Flagged |
| Libra + Pisces | 42% | Flagged |
| Libra + Scorpio | 42% | Flagged |
Reuse this data: these figures are computed with classical Lahiri ashtakoota and released under CC BY 4.0 — cite “ShubhLekha rashi compatibility study” with a link to this page. A low pair here is never a reason to reject a match; classical cancellations and the full nakshatra layer routinely change the picture.
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About this study
What did this study measure?
We computed the four moon-sign-level ashtakootas — Varna, Vashya, Graha Maitri and Bhakoot (15 of the 36 gun) — for all 78 unique rashi pairs, blended with tatva (element) affinity, to get a sign-level match percentage for each pair.
What is the average moon-sign compatibility?
Across all 78 pairs the average sign-level match is 61%. Because this uses only the four sign-based kootas, it is a first read — the full 36-gun milan adds the four nakshatra-based kootas.
How many pairs have a bhakoot dosha?
36 of 78 pairs fall on a bhakoot (2–12, 5–9 or 6–8) axis. Classically this is cancelled when the sign lords are friends, so it is not a rejection on its own.
Can I use this to pick a partner?
No single number should decide a marriage. This is educational data on the sign layer only. Real matching uses both partners' nakshatras across all 8 kootas plus Manglik and Nadi checks — run the free 36-gun milan.