Nakshatra Compatibility Table: All 729 Pairings, Scored

What is Nakshatra compatibility?

Nakshatra compatibility measures how two birth stars relate across the classical Ashtakoota dimensions — temperament (Gana), instinct (Yoni), prosperity flow (Tara) and mutual regard (Maitri). Each of the 729 pairings below carries a score out of 36 computed by the same canonical engine that powers this site's free kundli-milan reports.

How to read this table

Find the bride's nakshatra in the left column and the groom's across the top; the cell shows the total Guna score. 18 is the classical minimum, 24+ is comfortable, 28+ is excellent — but a low score is a conversation with an astrologer, not a verdict, because Navamsa and dasha context can outweigh a raw number.

Quick answer: Across every possible nakshatra pairing (27 × 27 = 729), the four nakshatra-based kootas — Tara, Yoni, Gana and Nadi, worth 21 of the 36 gunas — average 12.8/21. Only 223 pairings (30%) reach the excellent band (17+), and one pairing alone is perfect: Mrigashira with Rohini (21/21). Every score below comes from the same canonical engine that powers our free kundli matching tool.

Methodology (why you can trust these numbers)

These scores are computed from classical North-Indian Ashtakoota tables implemented as a canonical engine and verified against the identical-charts oracle (a person matched with their own chart must score the full maximum — ours does, exactly). The four kootas shown are the ones defined purely by nakshatra, so they are exact for every pairing regardless of rashi: Tara (3), Yoni (4), Gana (6), Nadi (8). The remaining 15 gunas (Varna, Vashya, Graha Maitri, Bhakoot) depend on the moon rashi and are computed per couple in a full match.

The 10 strongest pairings

  1. Mrigashira (boy) + Rohini (girl) — 21/21
  2. Ashlesha (boy) + Mula (girl) — 20/21
  3. Pushya (boy) + Revati (girl) — 20/21
  4. Rohini (boy) + Mrigashira (girl) — 20/21
  5. Rohini (boy) + Uttara Phalguni (girl) — 20/21
  6. Revati (boy) + Pushya (girl) — 20/21
  7. Revati (boy) + Ashwini (girl) — 20/21
  8. Mula (boy) + Ashlesha (girl) — 20/21
  9. Uttara Phalguni (boy) + Rohini (girl) — 20/21
  10. Uttara Phalguni (boy) + Purva Phalguni (girl) — 20/21

The 10 weakest pairings

A weak four-koota score usually means Nadi (8) and Gana (6) both failed — which is precisely where classical cancellation rules matter most. None of these is a verdict by itself.

  1. Chitra (boy) + Uttara Bhadrapada (girl) — 1.5/21
  2. Jyeshtha (boy) + Ardra (girl) — 1.5/21
  3. Bharani (boy) + Dhanishta (girl) — 1.5/21
  4. Dhanishta (boy) + Bharani (girl) — 1.5/21
  5. Shatabhisha (boy) + Hasta (girl) — 1.5/21
  6. Uttara Bhadrapada (boy) + Chitra (girl) — 1.5/21
  7. Ardra (boy) + Jyeshtha (girl) — 1.5/21
  8. Hasta (boy) + Shatabhisha (girl) — 2.5/21
  9. Krittika (boy) + Shravana (girl) — 3/21
  10. Magha (boy) + Uttara Ashadha (girl) — 3.5/21

Score distribution

The full 27 × 27 table (boy's nakshatra in rows, girl's in columns)

Boy ↓ / Girl →AshwBharKritRohiMrigArdrPunaPushAshlMaghPurvUttaHastChitSwatVishAnurJyesMulaPurvUttaShraDhanShatPurvUttaReva
Ashwini132012.517.517.59.59.517.51414199.57.512.515.512.518.5761917.517.512.56.59.517.520
Bharani19131417.58.517.516.59.511.513111916.53.516.511.58.511.513111916.51.512.515.59.518.5
Krittika11.51413612.511.511.513.59.59.513131317.53.59.511.517.517.5115317.517.511.511.54.5
Rohini16.517.56132017.516.517.53.53.517.52018138.53.516.511.511.517.59101311.517.518.58.5
Mrigashira17.59.513.521131917.510.512.512.59.518.51961912.59.512.512.59.515.51961417.510.517.5
Ardra8.517.511.517.518131116.512.511.517.59.58.513181314.51.55.518.517.517.51351117.516.5
Punarvasu9.517.512.517.517.512131914.510.515.59.59.512.51914194.55.517.517.517.513.56121917.5
Pushya17.510.514.518.510.517.519131412.59.517.517.54.517.514111412.57.517.515.54.512.5191120
Ashlesha1311.59.53.511.512.513.5131399.511.511.517.53.59.513192011.53.53.518.517.512.5135
Magha13139.53.511.511.59.511.59131512.512.517.54.59.511.51919133.53.517.517.511.512.55
Purva Phalguni18111317.58.517.514.58.59.515132017.53.517.511.58.511.513111916.53.511.517.510.516.5
Uttara Phalguni8.519132017.59.58.516.511.512.52013109.516.59.516.53.53.519191811.53.59.519.516.5
Hasta7.517.51419199.59.517.512.513.518.511131519.513.517.54.54.517.51919142.59.517.517.5
Chitra11.53.517.51351311.53.517.517.53.59.514131419.53.517.517.53.512.513111911.51.511.5
Swati15.517.54.59.519191917.54.55.518.517.519.51513717.512.512.517.59.59.514121917.59.5
Vishakha11.511.59.53.511.51313139.59.511.59.512.519.56131317.517.511.54.53.517.51913113.5
Anuradha18.59.512.517.59.515.519111412.59.517.517.54.517.514131610.510.517.518.54.513.5191119
Jyeshtha611.517.511.511.51.53.513191911.53.53.517.511.517.51513912.511.512.517.510.53.51313
Mula51317.511.511.55.54.511.52019133.53.517.511.517.59.59131411.512.517.59.53.511.513
Purva Ashadha18111117.58.518.516.56.511.513111916.53.516.511.59.512.514131918.53.511.517.59.516.5
Uttara Ashadha16.5195914.517.516.516.53.53.519191812.58.54.516.511.511.519131012.511.518.517.58.5
Shravana17.517.54111918.517.515.54.54.517.51919149.54.518.513.513.519.511131412.517.517.59.5
Dhanishta11.51.517.51351312.53.518.517.53.511.513111317.53.517.517.53.512.513131913.53.59.5
Shatabhisha5.512.517.511.5135511.517.517.511.53.51.519111912.510.59.511.511.511.51913511.512.5
Purva Bhadrapada8.515.511.517.516.511111812.511.517.59.58.511.51813183.53.517.518.516.513.55131914.5
Uttara Bhadrapada16.59.511.518.59.517.518101312.510.519.516.51.516.511101311.59.517.516.53.511.5191318
Revati2019.55.59.517.517.517.5206617.517.517.512.59.54.519141417.59.59.510.513.515.51913

Frequently asked questions

Which nakshatra pairs score highest for marriage compatibility?

The single perfect 21/21 on the four nakshatra kootas is Mrigashira (boy) with Rohini (girl); Revati–Pushya and Revati–Ashwini follow at 20/21. The full 36-guna match adds the rashi-based kootas.

What is the average nakshatra compatibility score?

Across all 729 pairings the mean is 12.8 of 21; 223 pairings reach 17+, while 124 fall below 9.

Is a low score here final?

No. These four kootas are 21 of 36 gunas; Bhakoot, Graha Maitri, Vashya and Varna plus Manglik analysis complete the picture, and Nadi/Gana doshas carry classical cancellations an experienced astrologer checks. Run your exact match free with our kundli matching tool, or bring both charts to a consultation.

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About Dr. Sharma's Experience

What is a nakshatra in Vedic astrology?

A nakshatra is one of the 27 equal lunar mansions that divide the sky along the ecliptic, each governed by a specific graha and devata. They mark the moon’s daily position and shape the fine-grained timing of events through dashas and muhurta. Your nakshatra at birth (rasi’s 27th portion) colours emotional nature, health markers and marital prospects via the 7th house significations.

What does Punarvasu nakshatra signify?

Ruled by Jupiter (Brihaspati) and linked to Aditi, Punarvasu grants renewal, adaptability and a gift for healing. If your moon or ascendant falls here you often recover quickly from setbacks and enjoy comfortable partnerships because Jupiter’s aspect on the 7th house supports mutual growth. Chanting the Vishnu Gayatri while lighting white flowers on Thursdays strengthens its benefic influence.

How does Anuradha nakshatra affect relationships?

Anuradha, ruled by Saturn and Mitra, favours disciplined bonding. If your 7th lord or moon sits here you may marry later or after overcoming trials; the partnership matures through shared goals rather than instant passion. Wearing a polished blue sapphire only after confirming Saturn’s strength in your chart can steady this energy; otherwise, chanting the Sri Suktam each Sunday evening offers a gentler remedy.

What life areas does Vishakha nakshatra influence?

Vishakha, governed by Jupiter and Indra-Agni, governs ambition, legal contests and mid-life pivots. A strong Vishakha moon or ascendant often brings two marriages or career shifts after 37, tied to Jupiter’s dasha cycles. Observing fasts on Thursdays and donating gram (split chickpeas) to temples on full moon days helps channel this energy productively.

How accurate are astrological predictions, really?

Accuracy depends on chart correctness and the astrologer’s grasp of varga charts, dashas and yogas. A prediction is a probability map, not a fixed script; the moon’s current dasha and transits fine-tune timing. For example, Saturn’s 7.5-year transit over your natal moon often brings exactly the health or career changes predicted, though the flavour depends on your remedies and prarabdha karma.

Can astrology change destiny, or does it only guide?

Astrology reveals prarabdha karma; remedies—mantra, stone, charity—modify the expression, not the karma itself. If your 4th house Saturn afflicts the moon, wearing a qualified blue sapphire may reduce anxiety and improve property matters, but the core lesson of patience remains. Classical texts like Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra call this “daiva plus purushakara”—divine will plus human effort.

Is Vedic astrology more reliable than Western astrology?

Vedic astrology uses the sidereal zodiac, nakshatras, vargas and dashas—tools absent in Western practice—that refine timing and psychological nuance. A Venus in Taurus in your navamsa chart, for instance, gives concrete clues about marital harmony you won’t find in a simple tropical sun-sign description. Yet both systems share the principle that grahas are karakas of life events, so whichever you follow, consistency matters most.

What if an astrologer’s prediction turns out wrong?

Re-examine the original chart for errors in birth time, place or ayanamsa. Then check the dashas and transits at failure time—sometimes the predicted event occurs in a sibling’s life (7th house) or a business partner’s chart, a subtle misreading. Classical texts advise repeating the remedy with stricter discipline; if Mars afflicts your 2nd house, donating red lentils on Tuesdays can clarify financial forecasts.