In Ashtakoot Guna Milan, bhakoot contributes 7 points and nadi contributes 8 points. If your matching shows bhakoot 0 out of 7 and nadi 8 out of 8, you have lost bhakoot points but gained full nadi points. This combination is common and worth understanding before drawing conclusions.
Bhakoot koota measures moon sign compatibility between partners. It is based on the distance between the two moon signs in the zodiac. When the rashi pair falls into certain combinations, bhakoot dosha occurs and you score 0 out of 7.
The incompatible pairs include Aries-Cancer, Taurus-Leo, Gemini-Virgo, Cancer-Libra, Leo-Scorpio, Virgo-Sagittarius, Libra-Capricorn, Scorpio-Aquarius, Sagittarius-Pisces, Capricorn-Aries, Aquarius-Taurus, and Pisces-Gemini. These are 6th and 8th house relationships from each other, considered challenging for family welfare and prosperity.
Bhakoot dosha is significant but not as severe as nadi dosha. Many marriages proceed with bhakoot 0 when other factors compensate.
Nadi is the most heavily weighted koota, worth 8 points. It measures health and genetic compatibility. The 27 nakshatras are divided into three nadis: Aadi (first), Madhya (middle), and Antya (last). Each nakshatra belongs to one nadi.
When partners have different nadis, you get 8 out of 8. When they share the same nadi, you get 0 and nadi dosha occurs. Same nadi is considered serious because it may affect progeny and health. Scoring 8 out of 8 in nadi is excellent and indicates good genetic compatibility.
So bhakoot 0 with nadi 8 means you have the best nadi score possible while losing bhakoot. Nadi being full is a positive factor.
A balanced view is important. Bhakoot dosha alone does not mean the match is unsuitable. If your overall Ashtakoot score is 18 or more out of 36, many astrologers consider the match acceptable. The other six kootas still contribute, and strong scores in varna, vasya, tara, yoni, graha maitri and gana can offset bhakoot loss.
Bhakoot dosha can also be cancelled under specific conditions, which we cover below. Remedies such as mantras, pujas and gemstones are often suggested. Consulting an experienced astrologer helps you understand your specific chart and whether cancellation applies.
Having nadi 8 is a major positive. You avoid the serious nadi dosha that affects genetic compatibility. Focus on the total score and other favourable factors before deciding.
Bhakoot dosha is considered cancelled when certain conditions are met. If both partners have the same Navamsa lord (the lord of the sign where the moon is placed in the D9 chart), bhakoot dosha may be nullified. Similarly, if both have the same 7th house lord in their birth charts, cancellation can apply.
When the moon sign lords of both partners are mutual friends in Vedic astrology, bhakoot dosha may also be cancelled. These rules require accurate birth charts and are best verified by an astrologer. Not all traditions agree on every cancellation condition, so expert guidance is valuable.
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Free Kundli MatchingBhakoot 0 means the moon sign pair has dosha. Certain rashi pairs like Aries-Cancer, Taurus-Leo, Gemini-Virgo and others are considered incompatible for bhakoot, resulting in zero points out of 7.
Yes. Nadi 8 out of 8 is excellent. It means the partners have different nadis (Aadi, Madhya, Antya), ensuring genetic and health compatibility. Same nadi gives 0 points and is considered a serious dosha.
Yes. Bhakoot dosha gets cancelled when both partners have the same Navamsa lord, same 7th house lord, or when the moon sign lords are mutual friends. Consult an astrologer for your specific chart.
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