Guna Milan Explained: How Kundli Matching Works
What do 36 gunas actually measure? A clear walkthrough of the Ashtakoota system and what a score really tells you.
By Acharya Deepak Sharma
6 min read
The eight kootas
Guna Milan compares the Moon Nakshatras of two people across eight factors (kootas), worth a total of 36 points.
- Varna, Vashya, Tara and Yoni — temperament and compatibility.
- Graha Maitri — mental friendship.
- Gana — nature and behaviour.
- Bhakoot and Nadi — emotional bond, health and progeny.
What the score means
Traditionally 18 or more points is considered acceptable. But a high score with major chart conflicts can be weaker than a moderate score with strong supportive placements.
Looking beyond the gunas
A complete match also studies the 7th house, Venus, Mangal Dosha and the Dashas both partners will run in the coming years.
Updated 15 September 2026
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Acharya Deepak Sharma
Acharya Deepak Sharma has 19+ years of experience in Vedic and consults on our platform.