According to Hindu scriptural texts, marriage
is a religious relationship. It shouldn’t be
considered as an ordinary relationship. The
mental, physical, intellectual and religious
features of bride and groom should be
matched necessarily. Only mental compatibility
is not enough because if other elements don’t
match and are inimical to each other, in that
case marital relation can turn into a painful
experience.
Our ancient Rishis laid down several rules for
public welfare with the help of their divine
vision, experience, the extensive investigation
and research. We can succeed in arranging
the marriages of our children without having
any worry about the future of their married
life if we follow these rules thoughtfully after
understanding them properly. However, by
violating them we shall be creating only a bed
of roses for our children.
Following 4 factors should be studied to know
about the stability in one’s married life.
• Promise of marital happiness.
• Ashtakoota matching.
• Manglik Dosa matching.
• Strength of Navansha chart.
Sometimes marital happiness is promised in
one chart but denied in the chart of spouse,
this indication is not enough for a good match.
If promise of happy married life is indicated in
both charts it can result in happy married life
but Manglik Dosa matching and Ashtakoota
matching should not be overlooked.
The indications of multiple relationships in a
chart also ruin marital happiness. The human
tendency is to seek maximum compatibility
because fidelity comes due to natural
inclination towards a relationship. Fidelity
out of compulsion is not reliable. When mind
wanders, malefic planets get an opportunity to
intervene.
It is inevitably essential to study the horoscopes
by keeping in mind the above mentioned
principles to ensure happy married life.
We should also study the elements of all
signs. Aries, Leo and Sagittarius are fiery signs.
Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn are earthy signs.
Gemini, Libra and Aquarius are airy signs.
Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces are classified as
watery signs. Water extinguishes fire therefore
water is inimical to fire. Fire burns earth but
air supports fire to burn vigorously. Therefore
fire and air elements are friendly. Similarly
earth turns green with the irrigation of water
therefore earth and water are friendly elements.
But air and fire are inimical to earth and water.
Therefore now we can know which signs are
friendly to each other and accordingly you
can proceed into the conversation regarding
marriage. For instance if Moon is in fiery sign
in male’s chart and in a watery sign in female’s
chart and lagna is earthy sign it might create
the possibility of problems in the internal
aspect of their relationship.
Gun Milan is an ancient 8-fold Vedic test of
horoscope matching between a man and
woman's charts for marriage based only on
the placement of one planet Moon.
The Natal Charts of the man and the woman
are drawn and comparatively tested for
compatibility in eight different ways. Each test
has a score. While the maximum points that
can be achieved under each test are different,
the full 8-fold test can yield a maximum score
of 36 points which judges how compatible
you two are by seeing the zodiac signs and
horoscopes . A score of 18 is deemed to be the
minimum for a reasonable match. Marriages
are not recommended for a result below 18.
Another important aspect of Marriage
Compatibility is Manglik Match (Mars
Consideration) which is believed to be
important for success of married life and well
being of both male and Female partner.
More than the Gun Milan it is important to
get the complete horoscopes matched. If
horoscopes are not matching properly then
they can be unhappy, divorce may be happen,
differences of opinion etc. would be faced.
So complete horoscope matching is very
important for any marriage.
Below said points should be kept in mind
before match making:
• What is the strength of the horoscope on
marriage front?
• Age of both person (longevity)
• Is there any Vidhur yog or Vaidhavya yog?(
widow hood yoga)
• Prosperity and other related stuff Matching
• Matching of malefic planets which affected
marital houses in horoscope
• Matching of married life houses in
horoscope
• Matchmaking of significant planet of
marriage
• Dasha matching
• Transit matching
• Manglik dosha matching
• Ashtakoot matching Yog of Vishkanya
• Dosh samveyam
• Dasha sandhi
• If any problem is there, then what kind of
problem & their solutions with remedies
Modern Relevance
Since these tests were formulated 3,000 years
ago and based on the social norms and the role
of marriage in the ancient society, we have also
made this ancient test applicable to the new
millennium by pointing out the basis of how the
tests were scored, so that you can apply your
own judgment of how important a particular
aspect is in your personal relationship.
Although the techniques and the basis of
this comparison originated in ancient times,
the analysis has not lost its relevance today.
This analysis brings out the difference in
personality and nature between two people in
a quantitative and more precise manner than
any other astrological tool. It proves to be very
accurate and relevant even today in gauging
compatibility and the areas of strengths and
weakness in a relationship.
The Scoring System of Gun Milan
Ancient principles in the scoring system and the
weightage given to various aspects are given
as per the vedic texts. However, we want you to
understand the principles behind it completely.
All these factors combine together to make
up 36 points or GUNAS. If a couple scores less
than 18 then the match should be rejected.
.If the score is between 18 - 24, then the
match is acceptable (average). If the score is
between 25 - 32 then the match is very good
(above average). If the score is above 32 then
technically the match is excellent but a lot of
other factors have to be checked since both
persons will be of same nature and that is not
conducive to long-term relationship.
The system by which this test assigns scores
is when and if in a relationship, the horoscope
chart of a woman rates higher and is superior
in intellectual, mental or physical powers than
the chart of the man's, then the test will fail
and there will be a low score or a zero score.
The highest score is also given in this test in a
woman's ability to be a mother.
We encourage you to study this test very
closely for its ability to point out the difference
in personality and ego between two different
people and their strengths and weakness in
maintaining a nurturing, caring and growing
relationship over time.
The FIRST Test:
Mental Compatibility (Varna)
This test has a maximum value of 1 point and
shows the basic potential of a person and the
person's inherent skills and abilities. This also
includes the personal egos of the partners and
compatibility between their egos. A partnership
in which the woman has higher intellectual and
spiritual qualities will score low in this test.
For purposes of this test, personalities are
divided into four classes to indicate potential
and inherent abilities. They are as follows:
This test has a maximum value of 1 point and
shows the basic potential of a person and the
person's inherent skills and abilities. This also
includes the personal egos of the partners and
compatibility between their egos. A partnership
in which the woman has higher intellectual and
spiritual qualities will score low in this test.
For purposes of this test, personalities are
divided into four classes to indicate potential
and inherent abilities. They are as follows:
Brahmin or Priests – They are the intellectuals
and philosophers. Their role in society is that
of a Guru or a teacher. They were traditionally
spiritual leaders and were not expected to
perform physical labour. Society looked up to
them and looked after them. They have a high
development of spiritual and mental ability.
Kshatriya or Warriors – They form the leaders
and the ruling class who are powerful people
and master of strategy and battle. They were
traditionally the Kings and protectors of society.
They are considered very courageous and are
decisive in their actions.
Vaishya or Merchants/Business people – They
belong to the professional or business class
of people who perform all the useful and
economic functions of society. They are skilled
in different crafts and professions, signifying
tremendous abilities.
Shudra or Labourers/Service people — They
belong to the normal hard-working class who
had a tremendous sense of service to society.
Majority of the work in society fell upon them;
hence they also have an inherent sense of
responsibility.
The above mentioned categorization is based
on old Vedic Principles mentioned in our
Vedic text books and not at all related to any
particular caste or creed in modern society.
The Second Test:
Power compatibility (Vashya)
This test has a maximum value of 2 points
and shows the power equation between the
partners. It also reflects who will be the more
dominant partner in the relationship.
For the purposes of this test, Vedic principles
again divide personalities into 5 different
categories reflecting the difference in power
status. These are classified by symbols of
different living creatures. The test scores the
compatibility between these classifications and
the inherent or natural balance of power. Once
again, if a woman has a higher power status,
the score will be low. The classifications are as
follows:
Manav or Human. Humans are normally
individualistic, they like to have control,
have their own opinions and the power to
discriminate.
Vanchar or Creature of the Jungle. Jungle
creatures that are powerful and those that are
higher in the food chain like Tigers and Lions,
etc. fall into this category.
Chatushpad or Four-Legged Creature. Animals
that are less powerful like deer and goat and
sheep fall in this category.
Jalchar or Creature of Water. Once again they
have their own power and their own sphere of
influence.
Keet or Insect. They are essential to any
ecological balance and exert a quiet power that
is essential for survival. Thus, they have their
own strengths and area of influence.
The Third Test:
Birth Star Compatibility ( Tara)
Third test: This test has a maximum value of 3
points and indicates the health, well-being and
compatibility of the partners after marriage.
Birth Stars of both the partners.
For purposes of this test, the inter-relationship
of the birth stars (Tara) are looked at and
compared. Vedic Astrology rates the interrelationship
as being naturally auspicious or
inauspicious. This test rates the relationship
of the birth stars as reflected in each partner's
natal chart. There are 9 categories of birth
stars—Janma, Sampat, Vipata, Kshema,
Pratyari, Sadhaka, Vadha, Mitra and Ati-mitra.
The counting is done from Her Birth Star to
that of His and from His Birth Star to that of
Her's. If by dividing each of them by the other,
the remainder comes to 3, 5, 7 then the Tara
is inauspicious. If the remainder comes to 1, 2,
4, 6 8, 0 then it is auspicious. The points are
determined according to the auspicious and
inauspicious Birth Stars of both the partners.
The Fourth Test:
Physical and sexual compatibility
(Yoni)
This test has a maximum value of 4 points and
shows sexual and biological compatibility, as
well as mutual love and sexual inclinations
of the partners reflecting attraction, love and
Sexual joy.
For the purposes of this test, the relationship
between the "Nakshatra" in the two natal charts
are compared and each Nakshatra is given the
characteristic of an animal. Once again, animals
have either a natural affinity, or are neutral or
enemies to each other. The maximum score
of 4 is obtained in this test when Yoni or the
animal character personified is the same for
both Man and Woman. The minimum score of
0 is obtained in this test when the Yoni or the
animal characteristics personified, of Man and
Woman are natural enemies. For example, if
the Yonis of the couple belong to Serpent and
Mongoose category, the score will be zero in
this test.
The 14 animal characteristics that are endowed
on the personalities are as follows:
Ashwa or Horse
Gaja or Elephant
Mesha or Ram
Sarpa or Serpent
Swah or Dog
Marjarah or Tom/Cat
Mushika or Rat
Gau or Cow
Mahisha or Buffalo
Vyagrah or Tiger
Mriga or Deer
Vanara or Monkey
Nakula or Mongoose
Singha or Lion
The Fifth Test:
Planetary Harmony (Grahamaitri )
This test has a maximum value of 5 points. It
shows progeny prospects, mental qualities and
mutual affection between the partners. It also
shows one's outlook, objective and intellectual
level as well as spiritual plane of existence. It
reflects the fundamental difference in daily
behaviour, attitude and norm by which the
man and woman relate to each other. For the
purposes of this test, the relationship between
the different planetary lords of the Moon Sign
in each partner's natal chart is compared. Vedic
Astrology attributes the planets either to be
natural friends or enemies or neutral to each
other.
The 7 planets are as follows:
Surya or Sun
Chandra or Moon
Mangal or Mars
Budh or Mercury
Guru or Jupiter
Shukra or Venus
Shani or Saturn
The Sixth Test:
Compatibility of nature (Gana)
This test has a maximum value of 6 and shows
the nature of the two different individuals at a
mundane level, and indicates the compatibility
of temperament and mutual daily behaviour,
for happiness and prosperity in their lives.
For purposes of this test, by categorizing persons
into 3 separate classes, the inherent spiritual
and materialistic values of the two persons are
compared and rated for compatibility. Once
again, if the woman were to score higher points
spiritually, the scores will be low.
They are as follows:
Devata or Godly — This represents a person
who is more spiritual than materialistic.
Manushya or Mortal — This indicates a person
who has an even balance between the spiritual
and the materialistic.
Rakshasa or Demon — This represents a person
who is more materialistic than spiritual
This is an important test with high values.
The maximum point of 6 is obtained when
both partners belong to the same 'Gana'.
This signifies an identical outlook towards
life. The scores in this test can be 6, 5, 1 or
0. The minimum score of 0 is obtained when
either partner belongs to a "Demon" category.
However, if both were to belong to the Demon
category, the score would be high. Marriage
or a long-term relationship between inimical
Ganas brings quarrels, disharmony, separation
and divorce.
The above mentioned categorization is based
on old Vedic Principles mentioned in our Vedic
text books.
The Seventh Test:
Compatibility between Zodiac Moon
signs (Bhakut)
This test has a maximum value of 7 and is a
crucial test to check overall prosperity in the
growth of family, family welfare and economic
prosperity after marriage.
For purposes of this test, the compatibility
between the Zodiac Moon Signs are compared
by checking the angles created by these signs
in the two different charts.
The Moon Signs are as follows:
Mesh or Aries
Vrisha or Taurus
Mithun or Gemini
Kark or Cancer
Singha or Leo
Kanya or Virgo
Tula or Libra
Brischik or Scorpio
Dhanu or Sagittarius
Makar or Capricorn
Kumbha or Aquarius
Meena or Pisces
The Eighth Test:
Compatibility between Life forces
(Nadi)
This test that has the highest value of 8 shows
the pulse and nervous energy indicating the
physiological and heredity factor. This test also
measures the genetic compatibility between
the couple to produce healthy progeny after
marriage.
Please consider that in ancient Vedic times,
the main purpose of marriage was to produce
healthy children and to continue the family
lineage. In this age of modern science and
technology, where the most advanced medical
facilities are available, this score should be
considered in light of this factor. In addition,
in those relationships where birth of children
is not required, this score can be completely
discarded from the overall points and the
points scored.
For purposes of this test, life forces are
categorized as follows:
Adya or Beginning
Madhya or Middle
Antya or End
Manglik Dosh Matching - If the boy or girl is
having Mars in 1st, 4th, 7th, 8th or 12th house
then it is termed as Manglik Dosha. If one of
the two is Manglik and the other is not then in
that situation the same placement of Mars in
non Manglik chart from the Moon can cancel
Manglik Dosha, otherwise the non Manglik
chart should have Saturn, Rahu or Mars in
that house where the Mars of Manglik person
is placed. If both the conditions are missing
in non Manglik chart then it should have the
placement of any malefic planet in 3rd, 6th or
11th house.
Conclusion
Horoscope matching covering Ashtakoot Guna
Matching and Manglik dosha matching is not
enough for happy married life if the horoscopes
do not contain the promise of happy married
life. Further, D9 (Navamsa) is the divisional
chart of marriage so its strength should also be
checked. If the majority of planets in this chart
are debilitated or weak then they destroy the
stability of married life.
In addition if the marital happiness is promised
in one chart but denied in other's chart then
this also is not enough for a good match. So
if promise of happy married life is indicated in
both charts it can result in happy married life
otherwise a good matching can also fail to
assure marital bliss. The indications of multiple
relationships in a chart also ruin marital bliss.
The human tendency is to seek maximum
compatibility but fidelity comes naturally not
out of compulsion.
To conclude we shall say that following 5
factors should be studied to know about the
stability in one’s married life.
• Promise of marital happiness
• Strength of Navansha chart
• Ashtakoota matching
• Manglik Dosa matching
• Element matching