What is Rashi Kuta?
Rashi Kuta (also called Bhakoot Kuta) examines the angular relationship between the Moon signs of both partners. It assesses whether the signs are placed harmoniously or in challenging positions relative to each other — specifically looking at the house count between the two Moon signs counted from either direction.
The Angular Relationships
Count from the male's Moon sign to the female's Moon sign (and vice versa). The resulting number (1–12) determines the relationship type and score:
| Count (Male→Female / Female→Male) | Relationship | Score | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 / 1 | Same sign | 0 | Can indicate possessiveness, lack of independence |
| 2 / 12 | 2nd and 12th | 0 | Bhakoot Dosha — financial loss, separation |
| 6 / 8 | 6th and 8th | 0 | Bhakoot Dosha — health problems, longevity concerns |
| 5 / 9 | 5th and 9th | 0 | Mixed — some texts give 0, others give partial; concerns re: children |
| 3 / 11 | 3rd and 11th | 5 | Good — courage, fulfillment of desires |
| 4 / 10 | 4th and 10th | 0 | Neutral to challenging — some texts accept, others reject |
| 7 / 7 | 7th from each other | 7 | Best possible — natural opposition, perfect balance |
| 1 / 7 or 7 / 1 | 1st and 7th | 7 | Excellent complementary energies |
Favorable Sign Pairs (Score 7)
Moon signs that are 7th from each other (opposite signs) are ideal for Rashi Kuta:
| Male Moon | Compatible Female Moon (7th) |
|---|---|
| ♈ Aries | ♎ Libra |
| ♉ Taurus | ♏ Scorpio |
| ♊ Gemini | ♐ Sagittarius |
| ♋ Cancer | ♑ Capricorn |
| ♌ Leo | ♒ Aquarius |
| ♍ Virgo | ♓ Pisces |
Bhakoot Dosha Exceptions
Bhakoot Dosha (2/12 or 6/8) may be cancelled when:
- Both Moon sign lords are mutual friends (Graha Maitri)
- Both partners have the same Moon sign lord (e.g., both Moon in Taurus and Libra — both ruled by Venus)
- Strong Navamsa compatibility compensates
Worked Examples
Count Aries→Libra = 7 | Count Libra→Aries = 7 | Both are 7/7
Count Aries→Virgo = 6 | Count Virgo→Aries = 8 | 6/8 Bhakoot Dosha
Significance
Rashi Kuta speaks to the overall flow of life, wealth, and progeny in the marriage. The 2nd house relates to wealth and family; the 12th to loss and expenditure. The 6/8 axis relates to illness and longevity. The 7th house is the natural house of partnership — which is why the 1/7 and 7/7 combinations are ideal.