Bhakoot koota (भकूट)
Worth up to 7 of 36 points. It looks at emotional bond, family life and shared prosperity.
How it is scored
Counts how far apart the two Moon signs are. Positions 2/12, 5/9 and 6/8 from each other give 0 (Bhakoot dosha); all other positions give 7.
Good to know
The dosha is traditionally cancelled when both Moon signs share a lord or the lords are friends.
Questions people ask
How many points is Bhakoot koota worth?
Bhakoot is worth up to 7 of the 36 points in Guna Milan.
What does Bhakoot koota measure?
It looks at emotional bond, family life and shared prosperity.
Astrology is a traditional system of interpretation, offered here for reflection. It is not a scientifically proven way to predict events or decide relationships.