Nakshatra Guna Milan · 36-point Ashtakoota
Pushya & Ashlesha
Classical Nakshatra compatibility analysis — all 8 kootas.
Guna Milan score
28 / 36
good
A strong, workable match. Most kootas align; a few areas need conscious attention but do not threaten the foundation.
All 8 Kootas
Varna Koot
1 / 1
Compatible varnas (Kshatriya / Kshatriya) — classical spiritual harmony.
Vashya Koot
2 / 2
Based on rashi categories of Moon signs (Cancer / Cancer).
Tara Koot
3 / 3
Nakshatra distance both directions — bride→groom auspicious; groom→bride auspicious.
Yoni Koot
2 / 4
Neutral yonis (Goat and Cat) — no strong bond or friction.
Graha Maitri
4 / 5
One-way friendship between Saturn and Mercury — mostly supportive.
Gana Koot
1 / 6
Deva-Rakshasa — opposite temperaments; requires understanding.
Bhakoot
7 / 7
Rashi distance 1/1 — classical harmony for marriage.
Nadi Koot
8 / 8
Different nadis (Madhya and Antya) — full 8/8 compatibility.
Strengths of this match
- ✦Varna Koot: Compatible varnas (Kshatriya / Kshatriya) — classical spiritual harmony.
- ✦Vashya Koot: Based on rashi categories of Moon signs (Cancer / Cancer).
- ✦Tara Koot: Nakshatra distance both directions — bride→groom auspicious; groom→bride auspicious.
- ✦Graha Maitri: One-way friendship between Saturn and Mercury — mostly supportive.
- ✦Bhakoot: Rashi distance 1/1 — classical harmony for marriage.
- ✦Nadi Koot: Different nadis (Madhya and Antya) — full 8/8 compatibility.
Areas requiring attention
- ✦Gana Koot: Deva-Rakshasa — opposite temperaments; requires understanding.
Partner A
Pushya
The nourisher — stable, devoted, protector of all who come near.
Lord: Saturn
Gana: Deva
Yoni: Goat (male)
Nadi: Madhya
Varna: Kshatriya
Partner B
Ashlesha
The kundalini nakshatra — intuitive, penetrating, master of hidden currents.
Lord: Mercury
Gana: Rakshasa
Yoni: Cat (male)
Nadi: Antya
Varna: Kshatriya
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 Pushya and Ashlesha nakshatras compatible for marriage?
- Guna Milan score: 28 out of 36. Verdict: good. A strong, workable match. Most kootas align; a few areas need conscious attention but do not threaten the foundation.
- What is the Nadi Koot score for Pushya and Ashlesha?
- Different nadis (Madhya and Antya) — full 8/8 compatibility.
- What is the Gana Koot for Pushya and Ashlesha?
- Deva-Rakshasa — opposite temperaments; requires understanding.
- Is Pushya and Ashlesha 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 28/36 — good. 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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