Ashtakoot Koota Guide
Each nakshatra belongs to one of three ganas: Deva (divine, 11 nakshatras), Manushya (human, 11 nakshatras), or Rakshasa (demonic, 9 nakshatras). Deva-Deva: 6 points. Manushya-Manushya: 6 points. Rakshasa-Rakshasa: 6 points. Deva-Manushya or Manushya-Deva: 5 points. Deva-Rakshasa or Rakshasa-Deva: 0 points. Manushya-Rakshasa or Rakshasa-Manushya: 0 points.
Gana carries 6 points and is considered very important. Deva-Rakshasa or Manushya-Rakshasa combinations (0 points) are treated as Gana Dosha — a significant concern in traditional matching. Gana Dosha is believed to cause temperamental clashes and behavioral incompatibility. However, some authorities hold that Gana Dosha can be mitigated if Nadi is favorable and the overall score is above 22.
Gana koota measures temperament compatibility by classifying nakshatras into three personality archetypes: Deva (divine — gentle, spiritual, idealistic), Manushya (human — practical, balanced, family-oriented), and Rakshasa (strong-willed, independent, intense). Matching ganas or compatible pairs score up to 6 points.
Gana Dosha occurs when Deva meets Rakshasa (or Manushya meets Rakshasa) in matching — giving 0 points in Gana koota. Traditional astrology considers this a significant mismatch of core temperament. It is less serious than Nadi Dosha but more serious than Vasya or Varna Dosha. A high overall score (25+) and absence of other doshas can make Gana Dosha acceptable in practice.
Deva gana (gentle, spiritual): Ashwini, Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Shravana, Revati. Manushya gana (practical, human): Bharani, Rohini, Ardra, Purva Phalguni, Uttara Phalguni, Purva Ashadha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada, Uttara Bhadrapada. Rakshasa gana (strong-willed): Krittika, Ashlesha, Magha, Chitra, Vishakha, Jyeshtha, Moola, Dhanishtha, Shatabhisha.
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