Bhakoot Dosha Calculator
Bhakoot Koota — worth 7 of the full 36 Ashtakoota points — checks the simple angular distance between two partners' Moon signs. Certain distances (specifically a **2nd-12th** or **6th-8th** relationship) are classically flagged as Bhakoot Dosha, traditionally associated with strain on general marital and financial harmony.
Ayanamsa: Lahiri (Chitrapaksha) · Rule: Moon signs in a 2nd-12th or 6th-8th relationship (checked both directions) → 0 of 7 points, Bhakoot Dosha present
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Sarah Mitchell, M.A. in Cultural Astronomy & Astrology and Marcus Reynolds, Professional Astrologer & Astronomer
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What Bhakoot Koota Checks
Unlike most kootas, which classify each nakshatra or sign into a type and compare types, Bhakoot is purely geometric — it counts how many signs apart the two Moon signs sit from each other, in both directions, and flags specific problematic distances.
Why 2nd-12th and 6th-8th Specifically
These particular relationships are classically read as creating friction between the houses each Moon sign would naturally rule in the other's chart — a 6th-8th relationship especially is tied to houses of conflict and sudden difficulty, which is the traditional basis for expecting strain in shared life and finances.
Classical Cancellation Conditions
Traditional texts note several conditions that can soften or cancel Bhakoot Dosha — for instance, when the two Moon signs share the same ruling lord despite the problematic distance — worth exploring with a full consultation if this flag appears in your match.
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