Kundli Matching for Marriage: Why 18+ Gunas Aren’t Always Enough (And What Astrologers Really Check)
In Vedic astrology (Jyotish), evaluating marriage compatibility has traditionally relied on Ashtakoot Guna Milan, a 36-point scoring system calculated from the birth Moons of the prospective couple. In popular matchmaking, obtaining a score of 18 or higher—representing the 50% threshold—is frequently celebrated as an automatic green light for marriage. However, relying exclusively on an automated
