Libra and Cancer Compatibility: Guna Milan Score 8–9/15, Love & Marriage
Libra and Cancer Compatibility at a Glance
When the Moon is in Libra (Tula rashi, ruled by Venus) for one partner and in Cancer (Kark rashi, ruled by Moon) 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.
Libra–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 | Libra groom | Cancer groom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varna | Spiritual outlook — Libra is Vaishya, Cancer is Shudra | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vashya | Mutual attraction — Libra is Manava (human), Cancer is Jalachara (water) | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Graha Maitri | Friendship of the sign lords — Venus and Moon | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Bhakoot | Moon-sign distance: 4/10 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Rashi total | 15 | 9 | 8 |
Maximum possible from these four kootas: 15. The scores above are calculated with the same rules as the Astroly Kundli Milan tool.
Bhakoot: Libra and Cancer Moon-Sign Distance
Cancer is the 10th sign from Libra, 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: Venus and Moon
Libra is ruled by Venus and Cancer by Moon. 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.
Libra and Cancer in Love
In love, Libra is romantic and balanced while Cancer is tender and loyal. 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.
Libra is an Air 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.
Libra and Cancer Marriage Compatibility
Both are Cardinal (initiating) signs: two leaders. Divide the decisions clearly, or every choice becomes a contest. Libra brings balance and harmony, Cancer brings empathy and loyalty.
Areas to manage: Libra's indecision 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
- Libra brings balance
- Libra brings harmony
- Cancer brings empathy
- Cancer brings loyalty
- 4/10 Moon placement — no Bhakoot dosha
Challenges to Watch
- Libra: indecision
- Cancer: moodiness
- Graha Maitri is 0/5 — the lords Venus 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 Libra–Cancer 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
Libra and Cancer 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 Libra and Cancer?
From the Moon signs alone, Libra and Cancer 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 Libra and Cancer?
No. Libra and Cancer form the 4/10 placement, which scores the full 7 Bhakoot points.
Can a Libra (Tula) boy marry a Cancer (Kark) girl?
Yes. With the Libra groom the rashi kootas score 9/15 (with a Cancer groom it is 8/15). Check Nadi and Mangal dosha in a full Kundli Milan before deciding.
Is Libra and Cancer a good match for love marriage?
At sign level it is a workable match. Air reasons, Water feels.
How do I check Libra 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.