Cancer and Libra Compatibility: Guna Milan Score 8–9/15, Love & Marriage
Cancer and Libra Compatibility at a Glance
When the Moon is in Cancer (Kark rashi, ruled by Moon) for one partner and in Libra (Tula rashi, ruled by Venus) for the other, the four rashi-based kootas of Ashtakoot Guna Milan score 8–9 out of 15 — a workable 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.
Cancer–Libra 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 | Cancer groom | Libra groom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varna | Spiritual outlook — Cancer is Shudra, Libra is Vaishya | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Vashya | Mutual attraction — Cancer is Jalachara (water), Libra is Manava (human) | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Graha Maitri | Friendship of the sign lords — Moon and Venus | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Bhakoot | Moon-sign distance: 4/10 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Rashi total | 15 | 8 | 9 |
Maximum possible from these four kootas: 15. The scores above are calculated with the same rules as the Astroly Kundli Milan tool.
Bhakoot: Cancer and Libra Moon-Sign Distance
Libra is the 4th sign from Cancer, 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: Moon and Venus
Cancer is ruled by Moon and Libra by Venus. In classical planetary friendship these lords are not friends, giving 0 of 5 points. Graha Maitri is read as mental compatibility — how easily the two agree, argue and make up.
Cancer and Libra in Love
In love, Cancer is tender and loyal while Libra is romantic and balanced. Air reasons, Water feels. Air can seem detached to Water and Water can seem over-sensitive to Air; empathy on both sides closes the gap.
Cancer is a Water sign and Libra an Air 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.
Cancer and Libra Marriage Compatibility
Both are Cardinal (initiating) signs: two leaders. Divide the decisions clearly, or every choice becomes a contest. Cancer brings empathy and loyalty, Libra brings balance and harmony.
Areas to manage: Cancer's moodiness and Libra's indecision. Couples with this pairing usually do best when they agree early on roles, money and family expectations.
Strengths of This Match
- Cancer brings empathy
- Cancer brings loyalty
- Libra brings balance
- Libra brings harmony
- 4/10 Moon placement — no Bhakoot dosha
Challenges to Watch
- Cancer: moodiness
- Libra: indecision
- Graha Maitri is 0/5 — the lords Moon and Venus 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 Cancer–Libra couples can end up anywhere from about 8 to 30 out of 36 depending on their nakshatras. Mangal (Manglik) dosha is also checked separately.
Final Verdict
Cancer and Libra score 8–9/15 on the rashi kootas — a workable match at sign level with no Bhakoot dosha. Air reasons, Water feels. 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 Cancer and Libra?
From the Moon signs alone, Cancer and Libra score 8–9 out of 15 on Varna, Vashya, Graha Maitri and Bhakoot. The full score out of 36 needs both nakshatras.
Is there Bhakoot dosha between Cancer and Libra?
No. Cancer and Libra form the 4/10 placement, which scores the full 7 Bhakoot points.
Can a Cancer (Kark) boy marry a Libra (Tula) girl?
Yes. With the Cancer groom the rashi kootas score 8/15 (with a Libra groom it is 9/15). Check Nadi and Mangal dosha in a full Kundli Milan before deciding.
Is Cancer and Libra a good match for love marriage?
At sign level it is a workable match. Air reasons, Water feels.
How do I check Cancer and Libra 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.