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In short: Ashwini (ruled by Ketu, 0°00′–13°20′ Aries) is a Deva nakshatra of the Adi nadi, with the horse as its yoni animal. In Guna Milan it decides four kootas with a partner's Moon nakshatra — Tara (3), Yoni (4), Gana (6) and Nadi (8), 21 of the 36 points. The strongest nakshatra-level matches for Ashwini are Purva Ashadha, Revati, Bharani, Mrigashira and Purva Phalguni; the nine nakshatras of the same nadi, including Ashwini itself, carry Nadi dosha. Read this as one input, never as a verdict.
At a glance
| Nakshatra | Ashwini |
| Span (sidereal) | 0°00′–13°20′ Aries |
| Lord (Vimshottari) | Ketu |
| Yoni (animal) | Horse |
| Gana | Deva |
| Nadi | Adi (Vata) |
| Yoni enemy | Buffalo |
How Ashwini loves
Ashwini loves quickly and generously, with the energy of the divine horsemen who arrive to help. It wants a partner who can keep pace and who appreciates its eagerness to start things. It is at its best when its impulsiveness is met with good humour, and its need for freshness with shared adventures.
With every nakshatra
Points for the four nakshatra kootas. Gana is not symmetrical in the table we use, so it is shown both ways: with you as the bride and with you as the groom. Tara, Yoni and Nadi are the same either way.
| Partner's nakshatra | Tara (3) | Yoni (4) | Nadi (8) | Gana (6): you bride / you groom | Subtotal of 21: you bride / you groom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashwini | 3 | 4 | 0 (dosha) | 6 / 6 | 13 / 13 |
| Bharani | 3 | 2 | 8 | 6 / 5 | 19 / 18 |
| Krittika | 1.5 | 2 | 8 | 0 / 1 | 11.5 / 12.5 |
| Rohini | 1.5 | 3 | 8 | 6 / 5 | 18.5 / 17.5 |
| Mrigashira | 1.5 | 3 | 8 | 6 / 6 | 18.5 / 18.5 |
| Ardra | 1.5 | 2 | 0 (dosha) | 6 / 5 | 9.5 / 8.5 |
| Punarvasu | 1.5 | 2 | 0 (dosha) | 6 / 6 | 9.5 / 9.5 |
| Pushya | 1.5 | 2 | 8 | 6 / 6 | 17.5 / 17.5 |
| Ashlesha | 3 | 2 | 8 | 0 / 1 | 13 / 14 |
| Magha | 3 | 2 | 8 | 0 / 1 | 13 / 14 |
| Purva Phalguni | 3 | 2 | 8 | 6 / 5 | 19 / 18 |
| Uttara Phalguni | 1.5 | 1 | 0 (dosha) | 6 / 5 | 8.5 / 7.5 |
| Hasta | 1.5 | 0 | 0 (dosha) | 6 / 6 | 7.5 / 7.5 |
| Chitra | 1.5 | 1 | 8 | 0 / 1 | 10.5 / 11.5 |
| Swati | 1.5 | 0 | 8 | 6 / 6 | 15.5 / 15.5 |
| Vishakha | 1.5 | 1 | 8 | 0 / 1 | 10.5 / 11.5 |
| Anuradha | 1.5 | 1 | 8 | 6 / 6 | 16.5 / 16.5 |
| Jyeshtha | 3 | 1 | 0 (dosha) | 0 / 1 | 4 / 5 |
| Mula | 3 | 2 | 0 (dosha) | 0 / 1 | 5 / 6 |
| Purva Ashadha | 3 | 3 | 8 | 6 / 5 | 20 / 19 |
| Uttara Ashadha | 1.5 | 2 | 8 | 6 / 5 | 17.5 / 16.5 |
| Shravana | 1.5 | 3 | 8 | 6 / 6 | 18.5 / 18.5 |
| Dhanishta | 1.5 | 1 | 8 | 0 / 1 | 10.5 / 11.5 |
| Shatabhisha | 1.5 | 4 | 0 (dosha) | 0 / 1 | 5.5 / 6.5 |
| Purva Bhadrapada | 1.5 | 1 | 0 (dosha) | 6 / 5 | 8.5 / 7.5 |
| Uttara Bhadrapada | 1.5 | 1 | 8 | 6 / 5 | 16.5 / 15.5 |
| Revati | 3 | 2 | 8 | 6 / 6 | 19 / 19 |
Best nakshatra-level matches
Ranking partners by the average of the two subtotals and setting aside Nadi dosha, Ashwini's strongest matches are:
- Purva Ashadha — 19.5 of 21 on average: Yoni horse–monkey (3), Deva–Manushya gana, different nadis.
- Revati — 19 of 21 on average: Yoni horse–elephant (2), Deva–Deva gana, different nadis.
- Bharani — 18.5 of 21 on average: Yoni horse–elephant (2), Deva–Manushya gana, different nadis.
- Mrigashira — 18.5 of 21 on average: Yoni horse–serpent (3), Deva–Deva gana, different nadis.
- Purva Phalguni — 18.5 of 21 on average: Yoni horse–rat (2), Deva–Manushya gana, different nadis.
Nadi dosha
Ashwini is in the Adi (Vata) nadi. A partner whose Moon is in any of these nakshatras scores 0 of 8 for Nadi: Ashwini, Ardra, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Jyeshtha, Mula, Shatabhisha, Purva Bhadrapada.
Matching manuals list exceptions — for example the same nakshatra in different padas or different signs, or the same Moon sign with different nakshatras — and authorities differ on them. Nadi is a traditional classification, not a medical test. See Guna Milan explained for the full discussion.
Yoni and Gana
Ashwini's yoni is the horse. Its traditional enemy is the buffalo, which scores 0 for Yoni. As a Deva nakshatra, it scores 6 for Gana with another Deva star. Deva and Manushya mix well in most tables, while Rakshasa paired with either of the others scores lowest. 'Rakshasa' describes an independent, forceful temperament, not a moral failing.
What the nakshatras cannot tell you
The other 15 points of Ashtakoota — Varna (1), Vashya (2), Graha Maitri (5) and Bhakoot (7) — depend on the two Moon signs, and Ashwini lies within one sign, so its sign-based kootas are fixed for any given partner sign. See the Moon sign compatibility pages, and use the Guna Milan tool for the full 36-point calculation from both birth details.
Beyond the score, astrologers compare the two whole charts: the 7th houses and their lords, Venus, the navamsa, Mangal dosha and the dashas each person will run.
FAQ
Which nakshatra is best for Ashwini? At the nakshatra level, Purva Ashadha and Revati score highest in our tables. The full match also depends on the Moon signs and the whole charts.
Can Ashwini marry Ashwini? Two Ashwini Moons share a nadi, so Nadi dosha applies (0 of 8), though several manuals relax it when the padas or signs differ. The other three kootas score 3, 4 and 6.
Why does my total differ from another website's? Gana, Vashya and some Yoni tables differ between almanacs, and sites differ on ayanamsa and on applying exceptions. We use the saravali.de tables and say so.
Sources
- Muhurta Chintamani of Rama Daivajna, vivaha prakarana (ashtakoota)
- Koota tables — computed with the Sunyra engine (engine/src/matching.ts; Gana and Yoni point tables as published by saravali.de)
Written by Sunyra Editorial. Astrology is a tradition of interpretation; read this as guidance, not a forecast. Disclaimer.
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