Aries and Cancer Compatibility: Guna Milan Score 11–12/15, Love & Marriage
Aries and Cancer Compatibility at a Glance
When the Moon is in Aries (Mesh rashi, ruled by Mars) for one partner and in Cancer (Kark rashi, ruled by Moon) for the other, the four rashi-based kootas of Ashtakoot Guna Milan score 11–12 out of 15 — a good base for marriage. There is no Bhakoot dosha.
These scores use the Moon sign (rashi), not the Western Sun sign. The remaining 21 of the 36 gunas depend on each partner's nakshatra, so a full Kundli Milan with both birth details is always the final word.
Aries–Cancer Guna Milan: the Rashi Kootas
Only Varna depends on who is the groom — that is why two columns are shown.
| Koota | What it measures | Out of | Aries groom | Cancer groom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varna | Spiritual outlook — Aries is Kshatriya, Cancer is Shudra | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vashya | Mutual attraction — Aries is Chatushpada (four-legged), Cancer is Jalachara (water) | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Graha Maitri | Friendship of the sign lords — Mars and Moon | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Bhakoot | Moon-sign distance: 4/10 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Rashi total | 15 | 12 | 11 |
Maximum possible from these four kootas: 15. The scores above are calculated with the same rules as the Astroly Kundli Milan tool.
Bhakoot: Aries and Cancer Moon-Sign Distance
Cancer is the 4th sign from Aries, which forms the 4/10 (चतुर्थ-दशम) placement. A 4/10 placement links home and career. It scores full Bhakoot marks; the couple usually works well as a household team, provided one partner's work does not crowd out home life.
Graha Maitri: Mars and Moon
Aries is ruled by Mars and Cancer by Moon. In classical planetary friendship these lords are friendly on one side, neutral on the other, giving 3 of 5 points. Graha Maitri is read as mental compatibility — how easily the two agree, argue and make up.
Aries and Cancer in Love
In love, Aries is passionate and direct while Cancer is tender and loyal. Fire and Water are the steamiest mix: strong attraction, strong reactions. It works when Fire learns gentleness and Water says what it needs.
Aries is a Fire sign and Cancer a Water sign; the Moon in each shows what makes that partner feel safe, which is why rashi matching is used for marriage in India rather than Sun signs.
Aries and Cancer Marriage Compatibility
Both are Cardinal (initiating) signs: two leaders. Divide the decisions clearly, or every choice becomes a contest. Aries brings courage and leadership, Cancer brings empathy and loyalty.
Areas to manage: Aries's impatience and Cancer's moodiness. Couples with this pairing usually do best when they agree early on roles, money and family expectations.
Strengths of This Match
- Aries brings courage
- Aries brings leadership
- Cancer brings empathy
- Cancer brings loyalty
- 4/10 Moon placement — no Bhakoot dosha
Challenges to Watch
- Aries: impatience
- Cancer: moodiness
- Graha Maitri is 3/5 — the lords Mars and Moon are not natural friends
What the Rashi Score Does Not Cover
- Tara (3) — birth-star harmony
- Yoni (4) — physical and intimate compatibility
- Gana (6) — temperament: Deva, Manushya or Rakshasa
- Nadi (8) — the most heavily weighted koota; Nadi dosha is checked before any marriage
Two Aries–Cancer couples can end up anywhere from about 11 to 33 out of 36 depending on their nakshatras. Mangal (Manglik) dosha is also checked separately.
Final Verdict
Aries and Cancer score 11–12/15 on the rashi kootas — a good match at sign level with no Bhakoot dosha. Fire and Water are the steamiest mix: strong attraction, strong reactions. For a marriage decision, enter both birth dates, times and places in the free Kundli Milan calculator to get the full 36-guna score with Nadi and Mangal dosha.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guna milan score of Aries and Cancer?
From the Moon signs alone, Aries and Cancer score 11–12 out of 15 on Varna, Vashya, Graha Maitri and Bhakoot. The full score out of 36 needs both nakshatras.
Is there Bhakoot dosha between Aries and Cancer?
No. Aries and Cancer form the 4/10 placement, which scores the full 7 Bhakoot points.
Can an Aries (Mesh) boy marry a Cancer (Kark) girl?
Yes. With the Aries groom the rashi kootas score 12/15 (with a Cancer groom it is 11/15). Check Nadi and Mangal dosha in a full Kundli Milan before deciding.
Is Aries and Cancer a good match for love marriage?
At sign level it is a good match. Fire and Water are the steamiest mix: strong attraction, strong reactions.
How do I check Aries and Cancer kundli matching for free?
Use the Astroly Kundli Milan calculator: enter both birth dates, times and places to get all 8 kootas and the 36-guna total.