Asta Koota
Asta Koota is a method for partnership (or marriage) matching in Vedic astrology. It is based upon an analysis of the Moon positions of the couple.
Restrictions
Asta Koota should not be the only source for the judgment of partnership matching. Other important factors are
- The individual charts should be analyzed first. For example, if indications for separation are found, it is likely that the first partnership will not last forever.
- Mutual house positions should be considered, too. Especially the Moon, Ascendent and Venus are important factors
The Eight Koota Types
| Type | Points | Other Names | Indication |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varna Koota | 1 | Social matching | |
| Vashya Koota | 2 | Control, amenability | |
| Dina Koota | 3 | Tara Bala | Health, family happiness |
| Yoni Koota | 4 | Sexual attraction | |
| Graha Maitram | 5 | Rasyadhipathi | Mental affection |
| Gana Koota | 6 | Character matching | |
| Rasi Koota | 7 | Bha Koota | Several general indications |
| Nadi Koota | 8 | Physiological matching, offspring |
So 36 points are possible for traditional Asta Koota matching.
Another interesting Koota is Rajju Koota.