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Aries compatibility: Mesha rashi matching with every sign
How a Mesha (Aries) Moon sign matches each of the 12 Moon signs in Vedic astrology, from Astrojar's matching engine.
In short
Mesha (Aries) compatibility, by the Moon signs: the highest scores are with Mesha (Aries), Karka (Cancer) and Tula (Libra), 11-15 of the 15 points the signs decide, whoever is the bride. With Vrishabha (Taurus), Simha (Leo), Kanya (Virgo), Vrishchika (Scorpio), Dhanu (Sagittarius) and Meena (Pisces) the signs are 2/12, 6/8 or 5/9 apart, so Bhakoot (7 points) scores 0. The other 21 points need both birth nakshatras.
Aries compatibility with every Moon sign
Points from the Moon signs only, out of 15. Varna and Vashya depend on whose Moon is the bride's, so both are given; a range means it depends on which half of Dhanu or Makara the Moon is in.
| Partner's Moon sign | Bhakoot (signs apart) | Graha Maitri (lords) | Mesha Moon is the bride's | Mesha Moon is the groom's |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesha (Aries) | 1/1 (same sign), 7 | Mars–Mars: 5 | 15 | 15 |
| Vrishabha (Taurus) | 2/12, 0 (dosha) | Mars–Venus: 3 | 5 | 6 |
| Mithuna (Gemini) | 3/11, 7 | Mars–Mercury: 0.5 | 8.5 | 9.5 |
| Karka (Cancer) | 4/10, 7 | Mars–Moon: 4 | 13 | 12 |
| Simha (Leo) | 5/9, 0 (dosha) | Mars–Sun: 5 | 6.5 | 6 |
| Kanya (Virgo) | 6/8, 0 (dosha) | Mars–Mercury: 0.5 | 1.5 | 2.5 |
| Tula (Libra) | 7/7, 7 | Mars–Venus: 3 | 11 | 12 |
| Vrishchika (Scorpio) | 8/6, 0 (dosha) | Mars–Mars: 5 | 7 | 6 |
| Dhanu (Sagittarius) | 9/5, 0 (dosha) | Mars–Jupiter: 5 | 7–8 | 7–8 |
| Makara (Capricorn) | 10/4, 7 | Mars–Saturn: 0.5 | 8.5–9.5 | 9.5–10.5 |
| Kumbha (Aquarius) | 11/3, 7 | Mars–Saturn: 0.5 | 8.5 | 9.5 |
| Meena (Pisces) | 12/2, 0 (dosha) | Mars–Jupiter: 5 | 7 | 6 |
Two Moon signs settle four of the eight kootas: Varna (1 point), Vashya (2), Graha Maitri (5) and Bhakoot (7), 15 of the 36 points. Tara, Yoni, Gana and Nadi (21 points, Nadi alone 8) need each person's birth nakshatra, so no sign table can give the full score.
Why Mesha matches some signs better
Mesha is ruled by Mars. Graha Maitri scores the friendship of the two sign lords, up to 5 points; Bhakoot gives 7 points unless the signs are 2/12, 6/8 or 5/9 apart. Together they are 12 of the 15 points here, so most of the difference between signs comes from them.
Star matching adds Tara, Yoni, Gana and Nadi from the two nakshatras, and the Kundli Matching Report adds Mangal dosha and both full charts.
Questions about Aries compatibility
Which signs are most compatible with Mesha (Aries)?
By the Moon signs, Mesha (Aries), Karka (Cancer) and Tula (Libra): 11-15 of the 15 points the signs decide, whoever is the bride. The full match also needs the two nakshatras.
Which signs have Bhakoot dosha with Mesha?
Vrishabha (Taurus), Simha (Leo), Kanya (Virgo), Vrishchika (Scorpio), Dhanu (Sagittarius) and Meena (Pisces): they are 2/12, 6/8 or 5/9 from Mesha, so Bhakoot scores 0 of 7.
Is this for my Aries sun sign?
No, for a Mesha Moon sign (rashi). Western Aries compatibility uses the sun sign; Indian matching uses the Moon. See rashi by date of birth to find yours.
Does a low score rule out a marriage?
No. It is one traditional check, never a verdict: Charak writes that a marriage of true mutual love needs no matching at all.
Sources
- The kootas and their points: K. S. Charak, Elements of Vedic Astrology, ch. XXVII, pp. 452-460 (Varna p. 452, Vashya pp. 453-454, Graha Maitri p. 458, Bhakoot and the bands p. 452), as Astrojar's matching engine applies them.
- The scores on this page are computed by that engine (compatibility.ashtakoota), the same code as the app and the Kundli Matching Report.
This is the traditional reading of the classical texts, given for learning and reflection. It is not a prediction for you, and not medical, legal or financial advice.
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