Dhanu
Sagittarius
Kark
Cancer
Dhanu–Kark Compatibility
Sagittarius (Dhanu) and Cancer (Kark) score 3/10 (30%) on Vedic compatibility — Challenging Match.
Dhanu and Kark are a challenging match in Ashtakoot terms — typically 18 of 36 gunas, below the 18 usually asked for, mainly because every combination carries Bhakoot dosha.
3
out of 10
How many gunas do Dhanu and Kark get?
A rashi pair does not have a single guna score. Four of the eight kootas — Varna, Vashya, Graha Maitri and Bhakoot — are fixed by the two rashis; the other four — Tara, Yoni, Gana and Nadi — depend on each person's birth nakshatra. Each rashi spans nine nakshatra padas, so we ran all 162 Dhanu–Kark combinations through the same engine our kundli matching uses. This is the result.
18 or more gunas (the traditional minimum)
in 41% of combinations
25 or more gunas (an excellent match)
in 10% of combinations
Bhakoot (of 7) · Graha Maitri (of 5)
0 · 4
Nadi dosha
in 30% of combinations
Bhakoot dosha is present in every combination of this pair — it is set by the rashis, not the nakshatras. A dosha is often cancelled elsewhere in the chart — so for the exact gunas and doshas, enter both birth details and run a full kundli match.
Overview
Dhanu and Kark are a challenging match in Ashtakoot terms — typically 18 of 36 gunas, below the 18 usually asked for, mainly because every combination carries Bhakoot dosha. Fire and water are natural opposites — their passion can boil over or steam each other away. Real compatibility requires conscious effort and respect. Weighing how each Moon-sign ruler regards the other, the planetary-friendship koota (Graha Maitri) scores Jupiter and the Moon 4 of 5 — a warm bond, if not a fully mutual one, that still adds ease.
Strengths
- Intense chemistry and physical magnetism
- Complementary energy — one acts, the other feels deeply
- Passion is rarely lacking in this union
Challenges
- Fundamentally different emotional languages
- Fire's bluntness wounds Water's sensitivity easily
- Water can dampen Fire's enthusiasm
This is Dhanu × Kark in general. Your chart isn't general.
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Planetary Analysis
Dhanu is ruled by Jupiter and Kark by the Moon. Graha Maitri, the planetary-friendship koota of Ashtakoot matching, reads the relationship between the two rulers in both directions and scores this pair 4 of 5. That is a high score, if short of the full 5, and it still lends goodwill to the partnership — misunderstandings are more easily resolved. Graha Maitri carries 5 of the 36 Ashtakoot points and depends only on the two Moon signs — one input to the match, not a verdict on it.
Frequently asked questions
Are Sagittarius (Dhanu) and Cancer (Kark) compatible?
Sagittarius and Cancer score 3/10 (30%) on Vedic rashi compatibility — rated "Challenging Match". Dhanu and Kark are a challenging match in Ashtakoot terms — typically 18 of 36 gunas, below the 18 usually asked for, mainly because every combination carries Bhakoot dosha. Fire and water are natural opposites — their passion can boil over or steam each other away. Real compatibility requires conscious effort and respect. Weighing how each Moon-sign ruler regards the other, the planetary-friendship koota (Graha Maitri) scores Jupiter and the Moon 4 of 5 — a warm bond, if not a fully mutual one, that still adds ease.
How many gunas do Dhanu and Kark get in Guna Milan?
It depends on the birth nakshatras: across every nakshatra combination, Dhanu and Kark score between 8.5 and 25 out of 36 gunas, averaging 17.5. 41% of combinations reach 18 or more, the traditional minimum for marriage. The exact score needs both birth nakshatras.
Do Dhanu and Kark have Nadi or Bhakoot dosha?
Bhakoot dosha is present in every combination of this pair — it is set by the rashis, not the nakshatras. Nadi dosha depends on the nakshatras and occurs in 30% of combinations. A dosha is often cancelled elsewhere in the chart, so check the full kundli match.