Scorpio and Cancer Compatibility: Guna Milan Score 12/15, Love & Marriage
Scorpio and Cancer Compatibility at a Glance
When the Moon is in Scorpio (Vrishchik rashi, ruled by Mars) for one partner and in Cancer (Kark rashi, ruled by Moon) 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.
Scorpio–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 | Scorpio groom | Cancer groom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varna | Spiritual outlook — Scorpio is Shudra, Cancer is Shudra | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Vashya | Mutual attraction — Scorpio is Keeta (insect), Cancer is Jalachara (water) | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Graha Maitri | Friendship of the sign lords — Mars and Moon | 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: Scorpio and Cancer Moon-Sign Distance
Cancer is the 9th sign from Scorpio, 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: Mars and Moon
Scorpio is ruled by Mars 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.
Scorpio and Cancer in Love
In love, Scorpio is deep and transformative 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.
Scorpio 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.
Scorpio and Cancer Marriage Compatibility
Cardinal starts, Fixed sustains. A productive split — as long as the Cardinal partner does not rush the Fixed one. Scorpio brings determination and depth, Cancer brings empathy and loyalty.
Areas to manage: Scorpio's jealousy 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
- Scorpio brings determination
- Scorpio brings depth
- Cancer brings empathy
- Cancer brings loyalty
- 5/9 — Navpancham Moon placement — no Bhakoot dosha
Challenges to Watch
- Scorpio: jealousy
- Cancer: moodiness
- Graha Maitri is 3/5 — the lords Mars 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 Scorpio–Cancer 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
Scorpio and Cancer 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 Scorpio and Cancer?
From the Moon signs alone, Scorpio and Cancer 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 Scorpio and Cancer?
No. Scorpio and Cancer form the 5/9 — Navpancham placement, which scores the full 7 Bhakoot points.
Can a Scorpio (Vrishchik) boy marry a Cancer (Kark) girl?
Yes. With the Scorpio groom the rashi kootas score 12/15. Check Nadi and Mangal dosha in a full Kundli Milan before deciding.
Is Scorpio and Cancer 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 Scorpio 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.