Guna Milan is a traditional comparison of two birth charts. Ashtakoota assigns points across eight kootas, with a maximum of 36. A score is a summary inside that tradition; it is not a measured probability of a successful marriage.
What are the eight kootas?
The calculation compares Varna, Vashya, Tara, Yoni, Graha Maitri, Gana, Bhakoot and Nadi. Their maximum points increase from one to eight, adding to 36. Different kootas use different relationships between the birth Moon signs and Nakshatras.
Read the individual rows rather than treating the total as the whole answer. The labels reflect traditional categories; they are not evidence that one person has greater worth than another.
What does a score of 18 mean?
Some matching traditions use 18 points as a first screening threshold. Others consider additional chart factors and exceptions. There is no universal score that establishes whether two people should marry.
A score of 24 or 30 is higher within the same scoring framework. It does not mean a 24 or 30 percent advantage, nor does 36 out of 36 remove the need to talk about the relationship.
What happens when the birth time is uncertain?
Matching depends on the calculated Moon position. Near a Nakshatra boundary, a time or timezone error can alter the comparison. Select the correct birthplace for both people and use recorded local birth times where available.
If an input is an estimate, discuss the uncertainty before treating a low or high result as meaningful. A precise total does not make the underlying inputs precise.
Does a low score mean the relationship must end?
No. An automated comparison cannot decide a relationship for you. Nor does a high score justify overlooking coercion, dishonesty or unsafe behaviour. Mutual consent and practical compatibility matter regardless of a chart.
If matching is important to your family tradition, ask the practitioner to explain each factor and any exceptions in plain language. You should be able to ask questions without being pressured into a remedy or purchase.
Questions worth discussing together
- What do you each expect around work, money and where to live?
- How do you handle disagreement and communicate boundaries?
- What responsibilities do you anticipate toward extended family?
- Are your decisions freely made, without pressure?
- Which beliefs matter to each of you, and how will you respect differences?
Use the free matching tool to explore the traditional calculation. Use conversations with your partner to understand the life you would actually share. If you request a consultation, confirm its scope and price before booking.