Vedic astrologers have been approached for Kundli reading of the perspective bride and groom since ages. Kundli Milaan or Horoscope Matching is an age-old practice in Hindu culture, especially in arranged marriages. It is the first step to assess to the compatibility of an alliance to be formed.

Why Kundli Matching is important

While the success of a marriage depends on your own values, tolerance, and adjustment skills, these traits in a person are easily known by reading his or her horoscope. And they can be matched with another horoscope by special Vedic techniques. 

Horoscope matching helps in assessing the difficulties that a couple might face in their marital life. Kundli match making acts as a guiding force, giving you a snapshot of which of your areas are strong as a couple and where would you need to work upon.

Vedic astrology enthusiasts are usually familiar with the concept of Guna Milaan. In fact, Guna Milaan and Kundli matching for marriage are often seen as the same. This is not the case. Guna Milaan is just one part of it. While matching Janam Kundli of both bride and groom, several factors are assessed. The position of natal Moon is assessed in both the partner’s chart. For example, if your Moon occupies the 6th house and your partner’s Moon is placed 8th from there, it is considered inauspicious for a marriage. The strength of 7th house of partner and 7th lord is also taken into account when conducting horoscope matching. An expert astrologer would also assess both the chart for presence of Mangal Dosha. If it exists in both the chart, the effect nullifies but if it exists in one of the charts, some serious remedies are suggested to mitigate the harmful effects based on the severity of the Dosha.

Factors considered in Kundli Matching?

Dasa of both prospective partners is also assessed. For example, if both partners are undergoing through an negative dasa period at the same times in life, chances of a successful union are low. D9 chart is also given special attention during kundli matching for marriage. It is the Navamsa chart or D9 in a Janam Kundli relating to partner and marriage. Saptansha chart or D7 also needs to be looked into to assess progeny possibilities of the couple. Other than these aspects, Guna Milaan or Guna Milap is also a major parameter of assessing the possibility of success of a prospective alliance.

It is a kind of tool which is based on 8 different parameters that are assessed. These parameters are called Kutas. Each Kuta is assigned some points called Gunas. Together these Gunas are 36 in total. It is said that at least 50% of the Gunas should match for a marriage to work smoothly. This is called Ashthakoot Milaan and the points system is given below: