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In short: A Sagittarius Moon (Dhanu rashi, ruled by Jupiter) brings open, optimistic feelings that need freedom and meaning. Compared sign to sign, it finds the easiest Vedic links — no Bhakoot dosha and friendly or shared lords — with Sagittarius and Pisces. But the Moon signs supply only part of a match: twelve of Ashtakoota's thirty-six points come from Bhakoot and Graha Maitri, and the most heavily weighted kootas depend on the two nakshatras. Read this page as a map of emotional styles, not a verdict on any couple.
At a glance
| Partner's Moon | Relationship | Bhakoot (of 7) | Graha Maitri (of 5) | Western Moon–Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aries | 5th and 9th from each other | 0 (cancellation often applied) | 5 (Jupiter–Mars) | trine |
| Taurus | 6th and 8th from each other | 0 | 0.5 (Jupiter–Venus) | quincunx |
| Gemini | 7th from each other | 7 | 0.5 (Jupiter–Mercury) | opposition |
| Cancer | 6th and 8th from each other | 0 | 4 (Jupiter–Moon) | quincunx |
| Leo | 5th and 9th from each other | 0 (cancellation often applied) | 5 (Jupiter–Sun) | trine |
| Virgo | 4th and 10th from each other | 7 | 0.5 (Jupiter–Mercury) | square |
| Libra | 3rd and 11th from each other | 7 | 0.5 (Jupiter–Venus) | sextile |
| Scorpio | 2nd and 12th from each other | 0 (cancellation often applied) | 5 (Jupiter–Mars) | semi-sextile |
| Sagittarius | the same sign | 7 | 5 (Jupiter–Jupiter) | conjunction (same sign) |
| Capricorn | 2nd and 12th from each other | 0 | 3 (Jupiter–Saturn) | semi-sextile |
| Aquarius | 3rd and 11th from each other | 7 | 3 (Jupiter–Saturn) | sextile |
| Pisces | 4th and 10th from each other | 7 | 5 (Jupiter–Jupiter) | square |
Sign by sign
Sagittarius Moon and Aries Moon
The Sagittarius Moon's open, optimistic feelings that need freedom and meaning meet the Aries Moon's quick, direct feelings that want to act at once. Signs four apart share an element, a trine in Western terms, and feel naturally at ease together. In Ashtakoota matching, though, the 5/9 relationship counts as a Bhakoot dosha in the common scheme, an example of how the two traditions weigh things differently. Jupiter regards Mars as friend, and Mars regards Jupiter as friend: 5 of 5 for Graha Maitri. Bhakoot counts this pairing as a dosha (0 of 7); their lords, Jupiter and Mars, are mutual friends, which many authorities count as cancelling the dosha. The Sagittarius Moon needs freedom and shared adventures; the Aries Moon needs room to act and honesty.
Sagittarius Moon and Taurus Moon
The Sagittarius Moon's open, optimistic feelings that need freedom and meaning meet the Taurus Moon's steady, sensual feelings that want security and comfort. Signs five apart share neither element nor mode, a quincunx in Western terms. Emotional needs can feel out of step, and Ashtakoota counts the 6/8 relationship as a Bhakoot dosha. Many couples with this pairing do well; it asks for conscious adjustment rather than assumption. Jupiter regards Venus as enemy, and Venus regards Jupiter as neutral: 0.5 of 5 for Graha Maitri. Bhakoot counts this pairing as a dosha (0 of 7), and the nakshatra-level kootas and the two whole charts decide how much weight it carries. The Sagittarius Moon needs freedom and shared adventures; the Taurus Moon needs patience and reliability.
Sagittarius Moon and Gemini Moon
The Sagittarius Moon's open, optimistic feelings that need freedom and meaning meet the Gemini Moon's curious, changeable feelings that are processed by talking. Opposite signs are a natural pair: complementary elements, the same mode, and a strong attraction of opposites. The 1/7 relationship is counted as good in Ashtakoota. The task is to treat differences as balance rather than opposition. Jupiter regards Mercury as enemy, and Mercury regards Jupiter as neutral: 0.5 of 5 for Graha Maitri. No Bhakoot dosha (7 of 7). The Sagittarius Moon needs freedom and shared adventures; the Gemini Moon needs conversation and variety.
Sagittarius Moon and Cancer Moon
The Sagittarius Moon's open, optimistic feelings that need freedom and meaning meet the Cancer Moon's deep, protective feelings rooted in home and family. Signs five apart share neither element nor mode, a quincunx in Western terms. Emotional needs can feel out of step, and Ashtakoota counts the 6/8 relationship as a Bhakoot dosha. Many couples with this pairing do well; it asks for conscious adjustment rather than assumption. Jupiter regards Moon as friend, and Moon regards Jupiter as neutral: 4 of 5 for Graha Maitri. Bhakoot counts this pairing as a dosha (0 of 7), and the nakshatra-level kootas and the two whole charts decide how much weight it carries. The Sagittarius Moon needs freedom and shared adventures; the Cancer Moon needs reassurance and a shared home.
Sagittarius Moon and Leo Moon
The Sagittarius Moon's open, optimistic feelings that need freedom and meaning meet the Leo Moon's warm, proud feelings that want to be seen and appreciated. Signs four apart share an element, a trine in Western terms, and feel naturally at ease together. In Ashtakoota matching, though, the 5/9 relationship counts as a Bhakoot dosha in the common scheme, an example of how the two traditions weigh things differently. Jupiter regards Sun as friend, and Sun regards Jupiter as friend: 5 of 5 for Graha Maitri. Bhakoot counts this pairing as a dosha (0 of 7); their lords, Jupiter and Sun, are mutual friends, which many authorities count as cancelling the dosha. The Sagittarius Moon needs freedom and shared adventures; the Leo Moon needs warmth and appreciation.
Sagittarius Moon and Virgo Moon
The Sagittarius Moon's open, optimistic feelings that need freedom and meaning meet the Virgo Moon's careful, practical feelings shown through helpful acts. Signs three apart share a mode (movable, fixed or dual) but differ in element, a square in Western terms. The two Moons have similar ways of meeting life but different needs, which can create friction — and, handled well, real motivation. Jupiter regards Mercury as enemy, and Mercury regards Jupiter as neutral: 0.5 of 5 for Graha Maitri. No Bhakoot dosha (7 of 7). The Sagittarius Moon needs freedom and shared adventures; the Virgo Moon needs practical care and calm.
Sagittarius Moon and Libra Moon
The Sagittarius Moon's open, optimistic feelings that need freedom and meaning meet the Libra Moon's gracious feelings that seek harmony, fairness and company. Signs two apart are of compatible elements, a sextile in Western terms: an easy, friendly link in which conversation and shared interests come naturally. It is traditionally one of the comfortable sign relationships. Jupiter regards Venus as enemy, and Venus regards Jupiter as neutral: 0.5 of 5 for Graha Maitri. No Bhakoot dosha (7 of 7). The Sagittarius Moon needs freedom and shared adventures; the Libra Moon needs harmony and fairness.
Sagittarius Moon and Scorpio Moon
The Sagittarius Moon's open, optimistic feelings that need freedom and meaning meet the Scorpio Moon's intense, private feelings that value loyalty above all. Signs next to each other in the zodiac have little in common by element or mode, so feelings are expressed in quite different ways. That can be complementary — one supplies what the other lacks — but it needs patience while each learns the other's rhythm. Jupiter regards Mars as friend, and Mars regards Jupiter as friend: 5 of 5 for Graha Maitri. Bhakoot counts this pairing as a dosha (0 of 7); their lords, Jupiter and Mars, are mutual friends, which many authorities count as cancelling the dosha. The Sagittarius Moon needs freedom and shared adventures; the Scorpio Moon needs trust and depth.
Sagittarius Moon and Sagittarius Moon
Both partners share open, optimistic feelings that need freedom and meaning. Two Moons in the same sign understand each other's emotional language instinctively. The gift is recognition; the risk is that both share the same blind spots, so it helps to notice when you are amplifying each other's moods. Both Moon signs are ruled by Jupiter, the best case for Graha Maitri (5 of 5). No Bhakoot dosha (7 of 7). What helps most is freedom and shared adventures, given in both directions.
Sagittarius Moon and Capricorn Moon
The Sagittarius Moon's open, optimistic feelings that need freedom and meaning meet the Capricorn Moon's reserved, responsible feelings that grow through commitment. Signs next to each other in the zodiac have little in common by element or mode, so feelings are expressed in quite different ways. That can be complementary — one supplies what the other lacks — but it needs patience while each learns the other's rhythm. Jupiter regards Saturn as neutral, and Saturn regards Jupiter as neutral: 3 of 5 for Graha Maitri. Bhakoot counts this pairing as a dosha (0 of 7), and the nakshatra-level kootas and the two whole charts decide how much weight it carries. The Sagittarius Moon needs freedom and shared adventures; the Capricorn Moon needs steadiness and respect.
Sagittarius Moon and Aquarius Moon
The Sagittarius Moon's open, optimistic feelings that need freedom and meaning meet the Aquarius Moon's independent, friendly feelings that need space and ideas. Signs two apart are of compatible elements, a sextile in Western terms: an easy, friendly link in which conversation and shared interests come naturally. It is traditionally one of the comfortable sign relationships. Jupiter regards Saturn as neutral, and Saturn regards Jupiter as neutral: 3 of 5 for Graha Maitri. No Bhakoot dosha (7 of 7). The Sagittarius Moon needs freedom and shared adventures; the Aquarius Moon needs space and friendship.
Sagittarius Moon and Pisces Moon
The Sagittarius Moon's open, optimistic feelings that need freedom and meaning meet the Pisces Moon's gentle, intuitive feelings that absorb the mood around them. Signs three apart share a mode (movable, fixed or dual) but differ in element, a square in Western terms. The two Moons have similar ways of meeting life but different needs, which can create friction — and, handled well, real motivation. Both Moon signs are ruled by Jupiter, the best case for Graha Maitri (5 of 5). No Bhakoot dosha (7 of 7). The Sagittarius Moon needs freedom and shared adventures; the Pisces Moon needs gentleness and imagination.
What the Moon signs cannot tell you
Ashtakoota's eight kootas add up to 36 points. The Moon signs decide Bhakoot and Graha Maitri (12 points) and, with the bride's and groom's positions, Varna and Vashya (3 points). The other 21 — Tara (3), Yoni (4), Gana (6) and Nadi (8) — depend on the two Moon nakshatras, which is why two couples with the same pair of Moon signs can score very differently. Nadi, the most heavily weighted koota, is decided entirely by the nakshatras.
Astrologers also compare the two whole charts: the 7th houses and their lords, Venus, the navamsa, and any Mangal dosha with its cancellations. See marriage in the birth chart for how those are read.
The Western view
Western astrologers compare the two Moons as part of synastry: same-element Moons (trines) feel at ease, compatible elements (sextiles and oppositions) complement each other, and squares and quincunxes ask for adjustment. A Sagittarius Moon is fire and dual. The Moon is one factor among many — Venus, Mars, the Sun and the angles of both charts matter as much.
Sources
- Muhurta Chintamani of Rama Daivajna (ashtakoota matching)
- Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, ch. 3 (natural friendships) (Santhanam)
- Sunyra Guna Milan engine (koota tables as documented in engine/src/matching.ts)
Written by Sunyra Editorial. Astrology is a tradition of interpretation; read this as guidance, not a forecast. Disclaimer.
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