Cancer and Scorpio Compatibility: Guna Milan Score 12/15, Love & Marriage
Cancer and Scorpio Compatibility at a Glance
When the Moon is in Cancer (Kark rashi, ruled by Moon) for one partner and in Scorpio (Vrishchik rashi, ruled by Mars) for the other, the four rashi-based kootas of Ashtakoot Guna Milan score 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.
Cancer–Scorpio 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 | Scorpio groom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varna | Spiritual outlook — Cancer is Shudra, Scorpio is Shudra | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Vashya | Mutual attraction — Cancer is Jalachara (water), Scorpio is Keeta (insect) | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Graha Maitri | Friendship of the sign lords — Moon and Mars | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Bhakoot | Moon-sign distance: 5/9 — Navpancham | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Rashi total | 15 | 12 | 12 |
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 Scorpio Moon-Sign Distance
Scorpio is the 5th 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 Mars
Cancer is ruled by Moon and Scorpio by Mars. 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 Scorpio in Love
In love, Cancer is tender and loyal while Scorpio is deep and transformative. 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 Scorpio 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 Scorpio Marriage Compatibility
Cardinal starts, Fixed sustains. A productive split — as long as the Cardinal partner does not rush the Fixed one. Cancer brings empathy and loyalty, Scorpio brings determination and depth.
Areas to manage: Cancer's moodiness and Scorpio's jealousy. 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
- Scorpio brings determination
- Scorpio brings depth
- 5/9 — Navpancham Moon placement — no Bhakoot dosha
Challenges to Watch
- Cancer: moodiness
- Scorpio: jealousy
- Graha Maitri is 3/5 — the lords Moon and Mars 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–Scorpio couples can end up anywhere from about 12 to 33 out of 36 depending on their nakshatras. Mangal (Manglik) dosha is also checked separately.
Final Verdict
Cancer and Scorpio score 12/15 on the rashi kootas — a good 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 Scorpio?
From the Moon signs alone, Cancer and Scorpio score 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 Cancer and Scorpio?
No. Cancer and Scorpio form the 5/9 — Navpancham placement, which scores the full 7 Bhakoot points.
Can a Cancer (Kark) boy marry a Scorpio (Vrishchik) girl?
Yes. With the Cancer groom the rashi kootas score 12/15. Check Nadi and Mangal dosha in a full Kundli Milan before deciding.
Is Cancer and Scorpio a good match for love marriage?
At sign level it is a good match. Two Water signs understand each other without words.
How do I check Cancer and Scorpio 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.