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Yoni Dosh in Horoscope Matching
Yoni koot (species) carries 4 points or Gunas in the system of Gun Milaan. Different number of points are assigned for Yoni matching, based on how the Yonis of male and female match with each other; according to the rules of Gun Milaan.
Vedic astrology associates every nakshatra with an animal which is called the Yoni of that nakshatra. For example, the 1st nakshatra Ashwini is associated with Horse. Hence Ashwini nakshatra is said to belong to Horse Yoni. Similarly, an animal is assigned to each one of the 27 nakshatras. Accordingly, the Yoni of each nakshatra is decided; based on these animals. Let’s look at Yonis assigned to various nakshatras.
Ashwini is associated with Horse. Hence Ashwini is known as Horse Yoni nakshatra.
Bharani is associated with Elephant. Hence Bharani is known as Elephant Yoni nakshatra.
Krittika is associated with Goat or Sheep. Hence Krittika is known as Goat or Sheep Yoni nakshatra.
Rohini is associated with Snake. Hence Rohini is known as Snake Yoni nakshatra.
Mrigashira is associated with Snake. Hence Mrigashira is known as Snake Yoni nakshatra.
Ardra is associated with Dog. Hence Ardra is known as Dog Yoni nakshatra.
Punarvasu is associated with Cat. Hence Punarvasu is known as Cat Yoni nakshatra.
Pushya is associated with Goat. Hence Pushya is known as Goat Yoni nakshatra.
Ashlesha is associated with Cat. Hence Ashlesha is known as Cat Yoni nakshatra.
Magha is associated with Rat. Hence Magha is known as Rat Yoni nakshatra.
Poorvaphalguni is associated with Rat. Hence Poorvaphalguni is known as Rat Yoni nakshatra.
Uttaraphalguni is associated with Cow. Hence Uttaraphalguni is known as Cow Yoni nakshatra.
Hasta is associated with Buffalo. Hence Hasta is known as Buffalo Yoni nakshatra.
Chitra is associated with Tiger. Hence Chitra is known as Tiger Yoni nakshatra.
Swati is associated with Buffalo. Hence Swati is known as Buffalo Yoni nakshatra.
Vishakha is associated with Tiger. Hence Vishakha is known as Tiger Yoni nakshatra.
Anuradha is associated with Deer. Hence Anuradha is known as Deer Yoni nakshatra.
Jyeshtha is associated with Deer. Hence Jyeshtha is known as Deer Yoni nakshatra.
Moola is associated with Dog. Hence Moola is known as Dog Yoni nakshatra.
Poorvashada is associated with Monkey. Hence Poorvashada is known as Monkey Yoni nakshatra.
Uttarashada is associated with Mongoose. Hence Uttarashada is known as Mongoose Yoni nakshatra.
Shravana is associated with Monkey. Hence Shravana is known as Monkey Yoni nakshatra.
Dhanishtha is associated with Lion. Hence Dhanishtha is known as Lion Yoni nakshatra.
Shatabhisha is associated with Horse. Hence Shatabhisha is known as Horse Yoni nakshatra.
Poorvabhadrapada is associated with Lion. Hence Poorvabhadrapada is known as Lion Yoni nakshatra.
Uttarabhadrapada is associated with Cow. Hence Uttarabhadrapada is known as Cow Yoni nakshatra.
Revati is associated with Elephant. Hence Revati is known as Elephant Yoni nakshatra.
The behaviors of these animals towards on another have been decided by Vedic astrology. Mutual behaviours of various pairs of these animals have been divided into categories like same, friendly, neutral, enemy and sworn enemy. Based on these categories, the system of Gun Milaan decides how good or bad the Yoni match is between two nakshatras. The system of Gun Milaan assigns points for Yoni matching on the basis of rules as follow:
If the birth nakshatra animal of male is same as the birth nakshatra animal of female, 4 out of 4 points are assigned for Yoni match.
If the birth nakshatra animal of male and the birth nakshatra animal of female are friendly towards each other, 3 out of 4 points are assigned for Yoni match.
If the birth nakshatra animal of male and the birth nakshatra animal of female are neutral towards each other, 2 out of 4 points are assigned for Yoni match.
If the birth nakshatra animal of male and the birth nakshatra animal of female are enemies towards each other, 1 out of 4 points are assigned for Yoni match.
If the birth nakshatra animal of male and the birth nakshatra animal of female are sworn enemies towards each other, 0 out of 4 points are assigned for Yoni match.
For the sake of convenience, here is the points table for Yoni matching:
| Male→
Female ↓ |
Horse | Elephant | Goat | Serpent | Dog | Cat | Rat | Cow | Buffalo | Tiger | Deer | Monkey | Mongoose | Lion |
| Horse | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Elephant | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Goat | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Serpent | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Dog | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Cat | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Rat | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Cow | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Buffalo | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Tiger | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Deer | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Monkey | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Mongoose | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| Lion | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
In cases where Yoni matching gives a score of 0 or 1, Yoni Dosh is formed. This defect is associated with bad results related to physical compatibility between partners. In extreme cases, such incompatibility may lead to arguments, separations or divorces.
Now that we know the relevance of Yoni matching in Gun Milaan, let’s look at its actual relevance in the process of horoscope matching. There are no doubts that the specific problems indicated by Yoni Dosh may result in physical incompatibility between the partners.
However, the tendencies shown through Moon signs and Moon nakshatras are not the decisive ones and there are a number of factors in each horoscope, which may significantly or completely change these tendencies. Hence serious problems posed by Yoni Dosh may be realized; only if the overall horoscopes of male and female natives support these tendencies. On the other hand, such problems may reduce a lot; if the overall horoscopes show tendencies against them.
Let’s try to understand this concept with the help of an example. Suppose Moon is placed in the first house of a male native’s horoscope in Aries in Ashwini nakshatra. Suppose Moon is placed in the first house of a female native’s horoscope in Libra in Swati nakshatra. The birth nakshatra of male belongs to Horse Yoni and that of the girl belongs to Buffalo Yoni. The process of Yoni matching assigns a score of 0 in this case; and Yoni Dosh is formed.
Let’s see how such Yoni Dosh may create problems for these natives. Since the male belongs to Horse Yoni; he is likely to be aggressive, physically dominant, impulsive and active. Since the female native belongs to Buffalo Yoni; she may be passive, patient and not very active. This may create physical incompatibility between the partners. Hence the male may wish to go fast whereas the female may wish to go slow.
This may create gap between them and as this gap widens; a number of problems may show up. As the problems increase in quantum; the tension between the couple may rise and it may break their marriage. Even if it doesn’t break the marriage, it may significantly reduce the quality of such marriage. This is why Yoni Dosh is considered important.
However, the tendencies shown through Moon signs and Moon nakshatras are not the decisive ones and there are a number of factors in each horoscope, which may significantly or completely change these tendencies. Taking an example, if benefic exalted Saturn is placed in the seventh house in Libra in the horoscope of male native; the problem may reduce a lot. Exalted Saturn casts direct aspect on Moon in the first house and it may stabilize Moon. Hence the tendencies like impulsiveness, aggression and high physical drive may reduce significantly. As a result, the couple may not face many problems.
Let’s look at this equation from the opposite angle. Suppose in the horoscope of female, debilitated Mars is placed in the tenth house in Cancer. In this case, Mars goes weak and the malefic results indicated by Yoni Dosh may create problems in the marriage of this female native. Looking at male native’s horoscope, if Mars is also placed in the first house of his horoscope in Aries along with Moon; the problem may intensify. The extra energy added by Mars may make this native too impulsive, too aggressive and physically much more active; unless there are strong balancing factors in the horoscope.
If these placements of Mars happen simultaneously in the horoscopes of both these natives; the physical aspect of the marriage may become very troublesome. Hence the marriage may break, primarily due to highly mismatched physical compatibility between the partners.
Similarly, there are a number of other probable malefic combinations in both the horoscopes, which may increase the strength of Yoni Dosh. On the other hand, there are a number of other probable benefic combinations in both the horoscopes, which may reduce the strength of Yoni Dosh. Hence each and every relevant factor in both horoscopes should be checked properly, in order to determine whether or not Yoni Dosh may create problems in the marriage of two natives, under consideration for horoscope matching.
Vedic astrology mentions various remedies to reduce malefic effects of Yoni Dosh. Though Yoni Dosh Nivaran Pooja may be performed in general; it alone may not be sufficient in most cases. Since the type and quantum of problems indicated by Yoni Dosh as well as the type and strength of planets which may try to reduce the intensity of this defect may be different in different horoscopes; general remedies may not bring satisfactory results in most cases. Hence the remedial approach should be specially chosen for the native or natives under consideration. Therefore, appropriate and comprehensive remedial measures should be implemented; only after thoroughly analysing both horoscopes.
Himanshu Shangari