Graha Maitri Koota in Kundli Matching
Graha maitri is the fifth koota in kundli matching, worth 5 points out of 36. It compares the lords of the two Moon signs: the planet that rules each person’s Moon sign in tradition. When the two lords are friends, the score is high. When they are neutral, the score sits in the middle. When they are enemies, the score drops. Tradition reads this koota as mental rapport, the ease with which two people understand each other’s thinking, follow each other’s reasoning, and enjoy conversation.
Graha maitri is the only koota that looks beyond the Moon itself to the planets that own the Moon signs. That is what makes it different from Varna and Vashya, which read the signs directly. It is also the first koota where the score has five possible values, so it can express finer shades of agreement than the lighter kootas.
Moon Signs and Their Lords
Each of the 12 Moon signs has a ruling planet, called its lord, in tradition. Find the two Moon signs, then read across to their lords. Those two lords are what graha maitri compares.
| Moon sign | Lord | Moon sign | Lord |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesha | Mars | Tula | Venus |
| Vrishabha | Venus | Vrishchika | Mars |
| Mithuna | Mercury | Dhanus | Jupiter |
| Karka | Moon | Makara | Saturn |
| Simha | Sun | Kumbha | Saturn |
| Kanya | Mercury | Meena | Jupiter |
Notice that several planets rule two signs each. Mars rules Mesha and Vrishchika. Venus rules Vrishabha and Tula. Mercury rules Mithuna and Kanya. Jupiter rules Dhanus and Meena. Saturn rules Makara and Kumbha. Only the Sun and the Moon rule a single sign each, Simha and Karka. When both Moon signs share the same lord, graha maitri scores the full 5 points.
How the Graha Maitri Score Is Counted
Take the two lords from the table above and ask how tradition relates them. The relationship is read in both directions, since friendship between planets is not always mutual in the classical tables. The pair of verdicts then decides the score. This site uses whole points only: 5, 4, 3, 1, or 0. Some other sources use a half point for one combination, so a score of 0.5 elsewhere usually matches a score of 1 here.
| Relationship between the two lords | Graha maitri score |
|---|---|
| Same lord, or friends in both directions | 5 |
| Friend in one direction, neutral in the other | 4 |
| Neutral in both directions | 3 |
| Friend in one direction, enemy in the other | 1 |
| Enemies in both directions | 0 |
Illustration only, not a real couple. Suppose Aisha’s Moon sign is Simha, ruled by the Sun, and Rahul’s Moon sign is Mesha, ruled by Mars. In tradition the Sun and Mars are friends, so this pair scores 5 on graha maitri. Now suppose a second pair has lords that are neutral toward each other in both directions. Their score is 3, the middle of the range. The gap between 5 and 3 is the difference between thinking that clicks at once and thinking that needs a little more explanation and patience.
What a Graha Maitri Score Means
A score of 5 or 4 suggests conversation comes easily and the two ways of thinking support each other. A score of 3 suggests a workable middle ground, where neither side feels blocked but neither feels instantly understood either. A score of 1 or 0 suggests the two mental styles pull in different directions, and misunderstandings may take more effort to clear. That effort is ordinary. Couples with low graha maitri scores still build strong marriages, because understanding is a practice, not a number. The score describes a starting point in tradition. It does not set a limit on how well two people can learn each other.
Graha maitri also pairs naturally with Bhakoot, the next heavy koota. Where graha maitri reads mental rapport, Bhakoot reads the distance between the Moon signs themselves. A pair can score well on one and poorly on the other, and reading both together gives a fuller picture than either alone inside the 36 guna chart.
Common Mix Ups
- Graha maitri and Vashya. Vashya reads the influence groups of the Moon signs. Graha maitri reads the friendship of the planets that rule those signs. Different inputs, different scores.
- The lord and the planets in the chart. Graha maitri uses only the lord of each Moon sign. It does not compare the full planetary positions of the two charts.
- A zero and hopelessness. A zero on graha maitri costs 5 points, which is real weight, but the match still has 31 other points available, and mental rapport grows through years of conversation.
- Half points elsewhere. If another source shows 0.5 for graha maitri, it is grading one combination more finely. This site rounds that combination to 1 and uses whole points throughout.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many points is graha maitri worth?
Graha maitri is worth 5 points out of 36 in the Ashtakoot system.
What if both Moon signs have the same lord?
Then graha maitri scores the full 5 points, since the two lords are the same planet.
Does a low graha maitri score mean we cannot understand each other?
No. It means tradition reads the two mental styles as pulling in different directions at the start. Understanding grows through conversation and shared life, and no score can measure that growth in advance.
Where can I check my graha maitri score?
The free tool on the homepage shows the graha maitri score inside the full koota breakdown.
If a low score here is causing real worry in a family discussion, and a table alone is not settling it, you may speak with a live expert through the optional separate service at psychicslove.org. That service is for adults aged 18 and over, and it offers guidance, not a guarantee.
Kundli Matching (kundlimatching.online) is an independent guidance website. The information here is traditional and for guidance only. It is not a guarantee or a prediction, and it is not a substitute for medical, legal or financial advice. Please take big decisions such as marriage with your own understanding and your family. Expert consultation is for adults aged 18 and over.
Last updated: 29 October 2026