The 4th Koota in Ashtakuta — Physical & Temperamental Harmony
Yoni Koota is the 4th of 8 Kootas in Ashtakuta Guna Milan, worth 4 points. Each of the 27 Nakshatras is assigned an animal symbol. Yoni Koota checks the compatibility of the two partners' animal categories — some are friendly, some neutral, and some are natural enemies.
Yoni Koota assesses physical and temperamental harmony at a biological level — not just intellectual or social compatibility. It is especially valued in traditional matching because it touches on the couple's intimate and day-to-day temperamental harmony, which affects long-term marital satisfaction.
Each Nakshatra belongs to one of 14 animal pairs: Horse (Ashwini, Shatabhisha), Elephant (Bharani, Revati), Sheep/Goat (Pushya, Krittika), Serpent (Rohini, Mrigashira), Dog (Ardra, Mula), Cat (Ashlesha, Punarvasu), Rat (Magha, Purva Phalguni), Cow (Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Bhadrapada), Buffalo (Swati, Hasta), Tiger (Vishakha, Chitra), Hare/Deer (Jyeshtha, Anuradha), Monkey (Purva Ashadha, Shravana), Mongoose (Uttara Ashadha), Lion (Purva Bhadrapada, Dhanishtha).
Same animal = 4 points (maximum). Friendly animal pair = 3 points. Neutral pair = 2 points. Enemy pair = 1 point. Hostile enemy pair = 0 points (Yoni Dosha). Note: Cat and Rat, Dog and Hare, Cow and Tiger, Elephant and Lion are traditionally considered enemy pairs.
Yoni Koota carries 4 points — mid-weight. A Yoni Dosha (0 points) reduces the overall score but is not as critical as Nadi Dosha (8 pts) or Bhakoot Dosha (7 pts). Most Jyotishis assess Yoni alongside the full chart rather than treating it as a stand-alone deal-breaker.
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