Nakshatra Guna Milan · 36-point Ashtakoota
Magha & Swati
Classical Nakshatra compatibility analysis — all 8 kootas.
Guna Milan score
13.5 / 36
caution
A below-threshold match. Remedies, koot cancellations, and full chart analysis (not just nakshatra matching) are recommended before proceeding.
All 8 Kootas
Varna Koot
0 / 1
Varna mismatch (Shudra / Butcher) — 0 / 1 points, but this koot is the least weighted.
Vashya Koot
1 / 2
Based on rashi categories of Moon signs (Leo / Libra).
Tara Koot
1.5 / 3
Nakshatra distance both directions — bride→groom auspicious; groom→bride caution.
Yoni Koot
2 / 4
Neutral yonis (Rat and Buffalo) — no strong bond or friction.
Graha Maitri
1 / 5
Lords Ketu and Rahu are not classical friends — lower mental rapport.
Gana Koot
1 / 6
Deva-Rakshasa — opposite temperaments; requires understanding.
Bhakoot
7 / 7
Rashi distance 3/11 — classical harmony for marriage.
Nadi Koot
0 / 8
Both in Antya nadi — classical Nadi Dosha (health and progeny concern). Cancellable if both are same rashi, or if rashi lords are friends, or if both have same nakshatra.
Strengths of this match
- ✦Bhakoot: Rashi distance 3/11 — classical harmony for marriage.
Areas requiring attention
- ✦Varna Koot: Varna mismatch (Shudra / Butcher) — 0 / 1 points, but this koot is the least weighted.
- ✦Graha Maitri: Lords Ketu and Rahu are not classical friends — lower mental rapport.
- ✦Gana Koot: Deva-Rakshasa — opposite temperaments; requires understanding.
- ✦Nadi Koot: Both in Antya nadi — classical Nadi Dosha (health and progeny concern). Cancellable if both are same rashi, or if rashi lords are friends, or if both have same nakshatra.
Partner A
Magha
Ancestral royalty — proud, dignified, carrier of lineage and legacy.
Lord: Ketu
Gana: Rakshasa
Yoni: Rat (male)
Nadi: Antya
Varna: Shudra
Partner B
Swati
Independent, diplomatic, free — bends but does not break.
Lord: Rahu
Gana: Deva
Yoni: Buffalo (male)
Nadi: Antya
Varna: Butcher
Important caveat
Nakshatra Guna Milan is ONE dimension of compatibility. A full classical match also requires:
- →Manglik (Mangal Dosha) analysis for both charts
- →7th-house and 7th-lord strength in both kundalis
- →Navamsa (D9) chart compatibility
- →Rahu/Ketu aspects on the 7th house
- →Current Mahadasha/Antardasha of both partners
FAQ
- Are Magha and Swati nakshatras compatible for marriage?
- Guna Milan score: 13.5 out of 36. Verdict: caution. A below-threshold match. Remedies, koot cancellations, and full chart analysis (not just nakshatra matching) are recommended before proceeding.
- What is the Nadi Koot score for Magha and Swati?
- Both in Antya nadi — classical Nadi Dosha (health and progeny concern). Cancellable if both are same rashi, or if rashi lords are friends, or if both have same nakshatra.
- What is the Gana Koot for Magha and Swati?
- Deva-Rakshasa — opposite temperaments; requires understanding.
- Is Magha and Swati compatibility strong enough for marriage?
- Traditionally 18/36 is the minimum acceptable score, 24/36 is considered a good match, and 32+/36 is excellent. This pairing scores 13.5/36 — caution. Always verify with full chart analysis including Manglik, 7th-house, and navamsa (D9).
- What if the Nadi Koot score is zero for this pair?
- Nadi Dosha (same nadi) is the heaviest koot — 8 points out of 36. However, Jyotish prescribes classical cancellations (Nadi Bhanga): same rashi, same nakshatra, or rashi-lord friendship cancel the dosha. Consult a full-chart analysis, not just the numeric score.
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