Magha & Vishakha Nakshatra Compatibility
Traditionally unfavourable
The total is a range because the Varna and Gana kootas depend on which partner is the groom (16.5 with Magha as groom, 17.5 with Vishakha). It uses each nakshatra's primary rāśi.
Koota-by-koota breakdown
Scores shown as “a / b” are role-dependent: a = Magha as groom, b = Vishakha as groom.
| Koota | Score | What it measures |
|---|---|---|
| Varna | 1 / 0 of 1 | Groom's Varna Kshatriya, bride's Shudra — 1 / 1. |
| Vashya | 0 of 2 | Bride Manushya × groom Vanachara — 0 / 2. |
| Tara | 1.5 of 3 | Bride→groom Navatara 4 (Kshema), groom→bride 7 (Naidhana) — 1.5 / 3. |
| Yoni | 2 of 4 | Yoni Rat vs Tiger — neutral (2 / 4). |
| Graha Maitri | 0 of 5 | Moon-lords Sun × Venus — 0 / 5. |
| Gana | 6 of 6 | Same Gana (Rakshasa) — 6 / 6. |
| Bhakoot | 7 of 7 | No Bhakoot dosha — 7 / 7. |
| Nadi | 0 of 8 | Same Nadi (Antya) — Nadi dosha (0 / 8). |
| Total | 16.5–17.5 of 36 | Traditionally unfavourable |
What's strong, what to watch
Strengths: Varna, Gana, Bhakoot score well.
Watch: Vashya, Graha Maitri, Nadi scored low and deserve a closer look in the full charts.
Nadi dosha: the Nadi koota scored 0 (shared Nadi). Classical texts treat this seriously, though cancellations (Nadi dosha parihara) can apply.
Gun Milan is only part of matchmaking — Manglik (Kuja) dosha and the individual charts also matter. What Manglik dosha means
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Magha & Vishakha — common questions
How many gunas do Magha and Vishakha score?
The Magha–Vishakha nakshatra match scores 16.5–17.5 out of 36 gunas — the range reflects which partner is the groom, since the Varna and Gana kootas are directional. traditionally unfavourable.
Is the Magha–Vishakha match good for marriage?
Traditionally, below 18/36 is considered unfavourable. Many astrologers still assess the full birth charts and any dosha cancellations before concluding.
Does this score need exact birth times?
No. This nakshatra-level Gun Milan uses only the two Moon nakshatras (and each nakshatra's primary rāśi). For the precise 36-guna score — with the correct bride/groom roles and exact rāśi from birth details — use the free matchmaking tool.