Kundli Matching · Ashtakoot Analysis
Tula (Libra) and Vrishabha (Taurus) score 25 out of 36 in Ashtakoot matching, placing this pairing in the good range. Venus rules Tula; Venus rules Vrishabha. Bhakoot dosha is present.
Tula and Vrishabha: Air and Earth, Good Match
Astrological Analysis
Cardinal energy wants to start things; fixed energy wants to maintain and deepen them. This can be a productive combination if cardinal initiates and fixed sustains, but clashes emerge when cardinal tries to change something fixed has settled into.
Both rashis share the same ruling planet, Venus. The lords are identical, so Graha Maitri scores full marks, there is natural resonance in how both people approach decisions and priorities.
Bhakoot dosha is present, the rashi distance creates the 2-12 or 6-8 position that traditional texts flag for financial tension and health concerns in marriage.
The Ashtakoot total of 25/36 is good. Not perfect, but solid enough that most traditional astrologers would approve.
Strengths and Tensions
- Venus and Venus are friendly planets, shared values and compatible decision-making styles
- Same gana (Manushya) means temperament compatibility is high
- No Nadi dosha, different energy channels, which traditional astrology treats as a significant positive
- Bhakoot dosha: traditional financial and health concern from the 2-12 or 6-8 rashi position
Solid Ashtakoot basis, individual birth charts and dasha periods will determine how the potential plays out.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Ashtakoot score for Libra and Taurus?
The rashi-level Ashtakoot score for Tula and Vrishabha is 25 out of 36. The breakdown: Varna 1/1, Vashya 0/2, Tara 3/3, Yoni 2/4, Graha Maitri 5/5, Gana 6/6, Bhakoot 0/7, Nadi 8/8. This is a rashi-level estimate, actual Kundli matching uses birth nakshatras, which can shift the score meaningfully.
Is Libra compatible with Taurus in Vedic astrology?
At the rashi level, Tula and Vrishabha score 25/36, which is good. Vedic compatibility analysis ideally uses the full birth chart, Lagna, Moon sign, planetary positions, and the Navamsa chart, not just the rashi. The rashi score is a starting point, not a final verdict.
Does the Bhakoot dosha between Libra and Taurus cause problems?
Yes, Bhakoot dosha is present for Tula-Vrishabha. Classical texts associate this with financial strain and occasional health imbalances in marriage. Traditional astrologers sometimes consider remedies (specific pujas or matching the individual Navamsa charts) to assess whether the dosha is cancelled by other planetary factors.