Bhakoot Dosha: Meaning in Marriage Matching and Remedies
- Bhakoot Dosha is checked during kundli matching based on the distance between the bride and groom's Moon signs.
- Unfavourable Moon sign distances include the 6 and 8, 2 and 12, and 5 and 9 relationships.
- The dosha can be cancelled by sign lord friendship, the same ruling planet, or strong supporting chart factors.
Bhakoot Dosha, also called Rashi Dosha, is checked during kundli matching and is worth seven points in the Ashtakoota system — second only to Nadi.
It is based purely on the relationship between the Moon signs of the bride and groom, which makes it relatively simple to understand.
How Bhakoot Dosha forms
It is judged by counting the distance between the two Moon signs. Certain distances are considered unfavourable: the 6 and 8 (Shadashtak), the 2 and 12 (Dwirdwadash), and the 5 and 9 (Nav-Pancham) relationships.
These positions are traditionally linked with mismatched emotions, financial strain, or health and progeny concerns, depending on the combination.
Effects attributed to it
Classical texts associate the different positions with different areas — for instance, emotional distance, money issues or family tension. As always, the strength of the rest of the chart decides how much it actually matters.
- 6/8: health or unexpected friction
- 2/12: financial or emotional strain
- 5/9: tension around children in some readings
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Bhakoot Dosha has well-known cancellation rules.
- Same Moon sign for both partners
- The lords of the two Moon signs being friends
- Both Moon signs ruled by the same planet
- Strong supporting factors elsewhere in the charts
Remedies
Where the dosha is real and families wish to proceed, remedies focus on harmony.
- Worship of the deities linked to the Moon and the couple's signs
- Chanting prescribed mantras for marital harmony
- Charity and service as advised by a qualified astrologer
Classical basis: When Bhakoot becomes a dosha
Bhakoot is the seventh Koot (7 points) of Ashtakoot — it considers the relative distance between the Moon signs of the bride and groom. If both signs are in 6-8 (Shadashhtak), 2-12 (Dwirdwadash), or 9-5 (Navpancham) positions relative to each other, Bhakoot dosha is formed.
Shadashhtak is associated with health and longevity, Dwirdwadash with wealth and expenditure, and Navpancham with children and fortune. Even within Shadashhtak, there is a distinction between auspicious (of friendly signs) and inauspicious — every 6-8 relationship is not equally inauspicious.
Parihar: When does Bhakoot dosha get cancelled
The strongest Parihar for Bhakoot is the friendship between the sign lords — if the lords of both Moon signs are mutual friends or the same planet, the dosha is generally considered nullified:
- The lord of both signs is the same planet (e.g., Aries-Scorpio: both ruled by Mars)
- The sign lords are natural friends to each other
- If there is lord-friendship in Navpancham, that relationship is even considered auspicious
- Gana Maitri, Tara, and the remaining Koots are strong and the total score is excellent
- The overall seventh-house analysis of both charts is favorable
Modern perspective: Look at the relationship, not just the numbers
Before stopping a marriage due to Bhakoot dosha, one must examine which variant of the dosha it is, whether lord-friendship exists, and what the rest of the matching indicates. Many successful marriages with Dwirdwadash are happy simply because their sign lords were friends.
In our matching analysis, both the variants of Bhakoot and its Parihar are automatically checked, which is why the conclusion there goes much deeper than just '0 out of 7 points'. If in doubt, get a complete matching of both horoscopes done by an astrologer.
Frequently Asked Questions
It can lower the matching score, but it is frequently cancelled and is only one factor among many. A complete reading is essential.
The 6/8 (Shadashtak) relationship is often treated as the most challenging, though context in the full chart matters.
Yes, especially when it is cancelled or balanced by strong positive factors. Many such marriages thrive.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bhakoot Dosha in marriage matching?
Bhakoot Dosha is checked during kundli matching based on the relationship and distance between the bride and groom's Moon signs.
Which Bhakoot positions are considered unfavourable?
The unfavourable positions are the 6 and 8, 2 and 12, and 5 and 9 relationships between the two Moon signs.
Can Bhakoot Dosha be cancelled?
Yes, it has well-known cancellation rules, such as when the lords of the two Moon signs are friends or ruled by the same planet.
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