Ashtakoota Marriage Compatibility & Kundali Matching: 36-Point Guide | Ask Astro
Learn how Ashtakoota marriage compatibility and Kundali matching work across 36 Guna Milan points. Understand Nadi Dosha, Bhakoot, and get a free Vedic compatibility report.
How the 36 Guna Milan points work
Ashtakoota gives Varna up to 1 point, Vashya 2, Tara 3, Yoni 4, Graha Maitri 5, Gana 6, Bhakoot 7, and Nadi 8. The eight traditional factors add to a maximum of 36 points.
Does 18 out of 36 mean 50% compatibility?
No. The score adds weighted traditional categories and does not measure the probability of a successful marriage. Eighteen is a commonly used traditional threshold, but interpretations vary between practitioners.
What are the limits of the score?
Nadi Dosha is a traditional classification, not a medical or genetic assessment. A full traditional reading also considers chart factors beyond the score, and the result should not replace practical conversations about a relationship.