Pisces and Cancer Compatibility: Guna Milan Score 13/15, Love & Marriage
Pisces and Cancer Compatibility at a Glance
When the Moon is in Pisces (Meen rashi, ruled by Jupiter) for one partner and in Cancer (Kark rashi, ruled by Moon) 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.
Pisces–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 | Pisces groom | Cancer groom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varna | Spiritual outlook — Pisces is Shudra, Cancer is Shudra | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Vashya | Mutual attraction — Pisces is Jalachara (water), Cancer is Jalachara (water) | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Graha Maitri | Friendship of the sign lords — Jupiter and Moon | 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: Pisces and Cancer Moon-Sign Distance
Cancer is the 5th sign from Pisces, 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: Jupiter and Moon
Pisces is ruled by Jupiter 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.
Pisces and Cancer in Love
In love, Pisces is dreamy and selfless while Cancer is tender and loyal. Two Water signs understand each other without words. Emotional depth is high; the risk is moods feeding off each other.
Pisces is a Water 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.
Pisces and Cancer Marriage Compatibility
Cardinal sets the direction and Mutable adapts around it. Smooth, if the Mutable partner's views are not steam-rolled. Pisces brings empathy and creativity, Cancer brings empathy and loyalty.
Areas to manage: Pisces's escapism 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
- Pisces brings empathy
- Pisces brings creativity
- Cancer brings empathy
- Cancer brings loyalty
- 5/9 — Navpancham Moon placement — no Bhakoot dosha
Challenges to Watch
- Pisces: escapism
- Cancer: moodiness
- Graha Maitri is 3/5 — the lords Jupiter 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 Pisces–Cancer 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
Pisces and Cancer 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 Pisces and Cancer?
From the Moon signs alone, Pisces and Cancer 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 Pisces and Cancer?
No. Pisces and Cancer form the 5/9 — Navpancham placement, which scores the full 7 Bhakoot points.
Can a Pisces (Meen) boy marry a Cancer (Kark) girl?
Yes. With the Pisces groom the rashi kootas score 13/15. Check Nadi and Mangal dosha in a full Kundli Milan before deciding.
Is Pisces and Cancer 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 Pisces 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.