Cancer and Pisces Compatibility: Guna Milan Score 13/15, Love & Marriage
Cancer and Pisces Compatibility at a Glance
When the Moon is in Cancer (Kark rashi, ruled by Moon) for one partner and in Pisces (Meen rashi, ruled by Jupiter) for the other, the four rashi-based kootas of Ashtakoot Guna Milan score 13 out of 15 — a strong 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–Pisces 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 | Pisces groom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varna | Spiritual outlook — Cancer is Shudra, Pisces is Shudra | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Vashya | Mutual attraction — Cancer is Jalachara (water), Pisces is Jalachara (water) | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Graha Maitri | Friendship of the sign lords — Moon and Jupiter | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Bhakoot | Moon-sign distance: 5/9 — Navpancham | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Rashi total | 15 | 13 | 13 |
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 Pisces Moon-Sign Distance
Pisces is the 9th sign from Cancer, which forms the 5/9 — Navpancham (नवपंचम) placement. A 5/9 (trine) placement joins signs of the same element. Some classical texts treat it as a Bhakoot dosha concerning children, but the Astroly Milan engine, like most modern panchangs, scores it in full because the signs are trinal and harmonious.
Graha Maitri: Moon and Jupiter
Cancer is ruled by Moon and Pisces by Jupiter. 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.
Cancer and Pisces in Love
In love, Cancer is tender and loyal while Pisces is dreamy and selfless. Two Water signs understand each other without words. Emotional depth is high; the risk is moods feeding off each other.
Cancer is a Water sign and Pisces 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.
Cancer and Pisces Marriage Compatibility
Cardinal sets the direction and Mutable adapts around it. Smooth, if the Mutable partner's views are not steam-rolled. Cancer brings empathy and loyalty, Pisces brings empathy and creativity.
Areas to manage: Cancer's moodiness and Pisces's escapism. 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
- Pisces brings empathy
- Pisces brings creativity
- 5/9 — Navpancham Moon placement — no Bhakoot dosha
Challenges to Watch
- Cancer: moodiness
- Pisces: escapism
- Graha Maitri is 3/5 — the lords Moon and Jupiter 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–Pisces couples can end up anywhere from about 13 to 34 out of 36 depending on their nakshatras. Mangal (Manglik) dosha is also checked separately.
Final Verdict
Cancer and Pisces score 13/15 on the rashi kootas — a strong match at sign level with no Bhakoot dosha. Two Water signs understand each other without words. 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 Pisces?
From the Moon signs alone, Cancer and Pisces score 13 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 Pisces?
No. Cancer and Pisces form the 5/9 — Navpancham placement, which scores the full 7 Bhakoot points.
Can a Cancer (Kark) boy marry a Pisces (Meen) girl?
Yes. With the Cancer groom the rashi kootas score 13/15. Check Nadi and Mangal dosha in a full Kundli Milan before deciding.
Is Cancer and Pisces a good match for love marriage?
At sign level it is a strong match. Two Water signs understand each other without words.
How do I check Cancer and Pisces 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.