Ashtakoot

An 8-factor compatibility scoring system (Varna, Vashya, Tara, Yoni, Graha Maitri, Gana, Bhakoot, Nadi) used in Vedic Milan (matchmaking). Each factor scores 0-N points; total out of 36 is the headline number.

Related terms

• Bhakoot Dosha

  An Ashtakoot factor flagging a problematic relative-Rashi position between two charts (specifically positions 6/8 or 9/5 from each other). Modern practice considers many mitigants before treating it as disqualifying.