Yoni Koota Analysis
Assessment of Nakshatra Yonis
अश्विन्मम्बुपयोर्हयो निगदितः स्वात्यर्कयोः कासरः
सिंहो वस्वजपाद्भयोः समुदितो याम्यान्त्ययोः कुञ्जरः ।
मेषो देवपुरोहितानलभयोः कर्णाम्बुचरो वानरः
स्याद्वैश्वाभिजितोस्तथैव नकुलश्चान्द्राब्जयोन्योरहिः ।। २५ ।।
ज्येष्ठामैत्रभयोः कुरंग उदितो मूलार्द्रयोः श्वा तथा
मार्जारोऽदितिसार्पयोरथ मघायोन्योस्तथैवोन्दुरुः ।
व्याघ्रो द्वीशभचित्रयोरपि च गौरर्यम्णबुध्न्यर्क्षयो-
र्योनिः पादगयोः परस्परमहावैरं भयोन्योस्त्यजेत् ।। २६ ।।
- Yoni Koota carries a maximum of 4 points.
- The 27 nakshatras—or 28 when Abhijit is included—are classified under 14 symbolic Yonis.
- The same Yoni receives 4 points, while a Mahavaira or mutually hostile Yoni pair receives 0.
- Muhurta Chintamani specifically advises against marriage between nakshatras belonging to Mahavaira Yoni pairs.
- Yoni Koota is traditionally associated with physical compatibility, intimacy and mutual attraction.
Nakshatras and Their Yonis
| Yoni | Nakshatras | Male / Female Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Horse | Ashwini, Shatabhisha | Male |
| Elephant | Bharani, Revati | Female |
| Sheep | Pushya, Krittika | Female |
| Serpent | Rohini, Mrigashira | Male |
| Dog | Mula, Ardra | Male |
| Cat | Ashlesha, Punarvasu | Female |
| Mouse | Magha, Purva Phalguni | Male |
| Cow | Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Bhadrapada | Female |
| Buffalo | Swati, Hasta | Female |
| Tiger | Vishakha, Chitra | Male |
| Deer | Jyeshtha, Anuradha | Female |
| Monkey | Shravana, Purva Ashadha | Male |
| Mongoose | Uttara Ashadha, Abhijit | Female |
| Lion | Dhanishtha, Purva Bhadrapada | Male |
Mahavaira Yoni Pairs — Traditionally Avoided
The final part of verse 26 of Muhurta Chintamani states: परस्परमहावैरं भयोन्योस्त्यजेत्. It advises avoiding marriage between partners whose nakshatras belong to mutually hostile Mahavaira Yonis. Each of the following seven pairs receives 0 points in Yoni Koota.
| # | Mahavaira Pair | Associated Nakshatras |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Horse ↔ Buffalo | Ashwini, Shatabhisha ↔ Swati, Hasta |
| 2 | Elephant ↔ Lion | Bharani, Revati ↔ Dhanishtha, Purva Bhadrapada |
| 3 | Sheep ↔ Monkey | Pushya, Krittika ↔ Shravana, Purva Ashadha |
| 4 | Serpent ↔ Mongoose | Rohini, Mrigashira ↔ Uttara Ashadha, Abhijit |
| 5 | Dog ↔ Deer | Mula, Ardra ↔ Jyeshtha, Anuradha |
| 6 | Cat ↔ Mouse | Ashlesha, Punarvasu ↔ Magha, Purva Phalguni |
| 7 | Cow ↔ Tiger | Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Bhadrapada ↔ Vishakha, Chitra |
Yoni Koota Scoring Rules
| Relationship | Points | Traditional Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Same Yoni | 4 | Excellent — full physical and instinctive compatibility |
| Friendly Yonis | 3 | Favourable |
| Neutral Yonis | 2 | Moderate |
| Hostile Yonis | 1 | Limited compatibility; possible friction |
| Mahavaira Yonis | 0 | Traditionally avoided |
Note: Classical texts broadly agree on the full score of 4 for the same Yoni and the score of 0 for Mahavaira pairs. The intermediate classifications—friendly (3), neutral (2) and hostile (1)—vary slightly among commentaries on Muhurta Chintamani, Jyotirnibandha and related texts. In practical assessment, identifying Mahavaira combinations is therefore given particular importance.
Male and Female Yoni Consideration
Traditional authorities consider it preferable when the groom's nakshatra belongs to a male Yoni and the bride's nakshatra to a female Yoni. Two male Yonis are associated with greater differences of opinion, while two female Yonis are traditionally interpreted as indicating closeness but comparatively less decisiveness. This is a supplementary consideration and should not be judged in isolation.
Yoni Dosha Cancellation
When Yoni Koota receives a low score, the severity may be reduced if the lords of the Moon signs have excellent Graha Maitri, Nadi and Bhakoota are free from dosha, or the lords of the bride's and groom's Navamsha Ascendants are mutual friends. Traditional authorities generally do not extend these mitigating rules to a Mahavaira Yoni combination.
Contents
- 1. Ashlesha and Related Nakshatra Dosha Cancellation
- 2. Eight Kootas in Marriage Matching — Introduction
- 3. 1. Varna Koota Analysis
- 4. 2. Vashya Koota Analysis
- 5. 3. Tara Koota Analysis
- 6. 4. Yoni Koota Analysis
- 7. 5. Graha Maitri Koota Analysis
- 8. 6. Gana Koota Analysis
- 9. 7. Bhakoota Analysis and Dosha Cancellation
- 10. 8. Nadi Koota Analysis and Dosha Cancellation
- 11. Varga Koota and Other Compatibility Considerations
- 12. Kuja Dosha Analysis and Classical Cancellation Rules
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