Cancer and Virgo Compatibility for Marriage
A rashi (Moon sign) compatibility guide for Cancer and Virgo, based on the four Ashtakoot factors that can be checked from Moon sign alone.
Cancer
Water sign
Cancer natives tend to be emotionally deep, protective of home and family, and intuitive.
Virgo
Earth sign
Virgo natives tend to be precise, practical, and happiest when things are done properly.
Varna Koota — spiritual compatibility
Cancer belongs to the Brahmin varna and Virgo belongs to the Vaishya varna. Traditionally, this koota checks whether the groom's varna rank is equal to or higher than the bride's. If Cancer is the groom, it scores 1/1; if Virgo is the groom, it scores 0/1.
Vashya Koota — mutual attraction
Cancer falls in the Water group and Virgo falls in the Human group. This pairing scores 1/2 for Vashya, which reflects how naturally the two personalities tend to influence and accommodate one another.
Graha Maitri — planetary friendship
Cancer is ruled by Moon and Virgo is ruled by Mercury. These sign lords are natural planetary enemies, giving a Graha Maitri score of 1/5 — one of the more heavily weighted factors in the full 36-guna system.
Bhakoot Koota — dosha check
Cancer and Virgo do not have Bhakoot Dosha between them, so this koota scores the full 7/7.
Based on Moon sign alone: 9–10 out of 15
That covers only 4 of the 8 Ashtakoot factors. Tara, Yoni, Gana and Nadiall depend on the Moon's exact nakshatra, and the Manglik (Mangal Dosha)check depends on the Ascendant — neither can be worked out from Moon sign alone. Both need each partner's exact birth date, time and place.
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