Makar
Capricorn
Kark
Cancer
Makar–Kark Compatibility
Capricorn (Makar) and Cancer (Kark) score 4/10 (40%) on Vedic compatibility — Average Match.
Makar and Kark are an average match in Ashtakoot terms — typically 21 of 36 gunas.
4
out of 10
How many gunas do Makar 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 Makar–Kark combinations through the same engine our kundli matching uses. This is the result.
18 or more gunas (the traditional minimum)
in 56% of combinations
25 or more gunas (an excellent match)
in 53% of combinations
Bhakoot (of 7) · Graha Maitri (of 5)
7 · 0.5
Nadi dosha
in 44% of combinations
This pair has no Bhakoot dosha — the full 7 Bhakoot points are always scored. 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
Makar and Kark are an average match in Ashtakoot terms — typically 21 of 36 gunas. Earth and water nourish each other. Stability meets depth — a pairing built for emotional and material growth over time. Weighing how each Moon-sign ruler regards the other, the planetary-friendship koota (Graha Maitri) scores Saturn and the Moon only 0.5 of 5 — the planetary tension calls for conscious awareness.
Strengths
- Makar's practicality grounds Kark's depth
- Emotional security built on stable foundations
- Long-term nurturing relationship
Challenges
- Makar may find Kark too emotional; Kark finds Makar cold
- Pace mismatch: earth is slow and steady, water ebbs and flows
- Over-dependency risk if water leans too heavily on earth's stability
This is Makar × Kark in general. Your chart isn't general.
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Planetary Analysis
Makar is ruled by Saturn 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 0.5 of 5. That is a low score: the planetary tension may surface as differences in approach and values, so conscious effort to appreciate each other's perspective is especially important. 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 Capricorn (Makar) and Cancer (Kark) compatible?
Capricorn and Cancer score 4/10 (40%) on Vedic rashi compatibility — rated "Average Match". Makar and Kark are an average match in Ashtakoot terms — typically 21 of 36 gunas. Earth and water nourish each other. Stability meets depth — a pairing built for emotional and material growth over time. Weighing how each Moon-sign ruler regards the other, the planetary-friendship koota (Graha Maitri) scores Saturn and the Moon only 0.5 of 5 — the planetary tension calls for conscious awareness.
How many gunas do Makar and Kark get in Guna Milan?
It depends on the birth nakshatras: across every nakshatra combination, Makar and Kark score between 13 and 28 out of 36 gunas, averaging 20.9. 56% of combinations reach 18 or more, the traditional minimum for marriage. The exact score needs both birth nakshatras.
Do Makar and Kark have Nadi or Bhakoot dosha?
This pair has no Bhakoot dosha — the full 7 Bhakoot points are always scored. Nadi dosha depends on the nakshatras and occurs in 44% of combinations. A dosha is often cancelled elsewhere in the chart, so check the full kundli match.