Use this guide to run a 36-point Guna (Ashtakoota) calculator, read the score in simple English, and balance low points with remedies. Link from the tools hub: Vedic Astrology Tools Guide. Pair it with How to Calculate Guna Milan Manually if you want a math cross-check.

What the Guna Calculator Checks

  • Eight kootas: Varna, Vashya, Tara/Dina, Yoni, Graha Maitri, Gana, Bhakoot, Nadi.
  • Score out of 36: Higher = smoother alignment; lower = more work in specific areas.
  • Red flags: Nadi dosha, Bhakoot tension, very low Graha Maitri.
  • Green flags: Strong Gana harmony, healthy Tara, balanced Nadi support.

How to Use the Calculator (Step-by-Step)

  1. Collect both birth details (date, time, city).
  2. Open the Guna calculator from the hub; select the right time zone.
  3. Enter data for Person A and Person B; double-check AM/PM.
  4. Generate the 36-point report; download or screenshot.
  5. Check Nadi, Bhakoot, and overall score first; note any advisories.
  6. Save the report in a shared folder for open family discussion.

Score Meaning in Plain English

  • 32–36: Strong alignment. Focus on honest communication and shared routines.
  • 25–31: Solid but needs conscious effort; watch Bhakoot and Nadi.
  • 18–24: Mixed; add remedies and pre-marriage counseling.
  • Below 18: High effort needed; prioritize counseling, remedies, and compatibility talks.

Remedies for Low or Sensitive Scores

  • Nadi tension: Do a small Nadi shanti and health charity; see Navgraha Shanti Puja Guide.
  • Bhakoot tension: Prioritize shared routines, joint budgeting, and Jupiter/Venus charity.
  • Graha Maitri low: Improve communication skills; chant Mercury (Om Budhaya Namah) together.
  • Gana differences: Weekly check-ins on lifestyle pace; keep conflicts gentle.

Manual Cross-Check (If You Want to Verify)

FAQs

Is a low score a “no”?
Not always. It signals areas that need work. Use counseling, clear communication, and remedies.

Which matters more—score or real behavior?
Both. Use the score as a conversation starter; real kindness, respect, and shared habits matter most.

Can we do this without exact birth time?
Approximate times reduce accuracy. Get the best time possible; re-run after rectification if needed.

Quick Checklist

  • Enter both sets of birth details carefully.
  • Review Nadi, Bhakoot, Graha Maitri first.
  • Pick 1–2 remedies and a weekly communication ritual.
  • Revisit after 30–60 days to see improvements.

Keep the process calm and transparent—simple language, shared decisions, and steady remedies help the most.

Example Report Walkthrough

Use this to guide couples:

  1. Run the calculator together; verify both birth times.
  2. Save the PDF; highlight Nadi, Bhakoot, and total score.
  3. Write three notes: “What looks easy,” “What needs care,” “One shared habit to add.”
  4. Pick two remedies (charity + mantra) and one conversation ritual (weekly check-in).
  5. Set a 30-day reminder: “Review Guna alignment + feelings.”

Sample Interpretations (Plain English)

  • 32+ score, clean Nadi/Bhakoot: Keep honest communication; do small Venus/Jupiter charities together.
  • 28–31 with minor Bhakoot tension: Add joint budgeting and gratitude notes; do Jupiter charity on Thursdays.
  • 22–27 with Nadi/Bhakoot concerns: Schedule counseling; add Moon + Mercury mantras and health-focused donations.
  • Below 18: Proceed with caution and support; lean on counseling, clear values talks, and steady Saturn/Moon remedies.

Conversation Playbook (Keeps Talks Kind)

  • Weekly 15-minute check-in: Wins, worries, one ask.
  • Money talk: Joint view of budgets; small decisions together weekly.
  • Family expectations: Write shared boundaries; present calmly.
  • Conflict rule: Cool down before debate; no big calls during Rahu Kalam—use that slot for reflection.

Remedies by Koota

  • Nadi: Health charity, Moon/Venus soothing rituals, honest wellness routines.
  • Bhakoot: Jupiter/Venus charity, shared education goals, joint savings habit.
  • Graha Maitri: Mercury communication practice; read and reflect together weekly.
  • Gana: Pace alignment—one partner slows, the other plans; add Saturn discipline + Venus kindness.

Manual Cross-Check (Mini Guide)

  • Step 1: Confirm both Nakshatras and Rashis.
  • Step 2: Use the table from Guna Table Calculation Method or Manual Calculation Guide to recalc Nadi/Bhakoot.
  • Step 3: Compare with the tool; note any point differences.
  • Step 4: If results differ by >1–2 points on Nadi/Bhakoot, recheck birth times and time zones, then rerun.

Myths vs Facts

  • Myth: Low score blocks marriage. Fact: It signals effort; remedies + communication can help.
  • Myth: Only Nadi matters. Fact: Nadi is important, but Bhakoot, Graha Maitri, and real habits also count.
  • Myth: Remedies are costly. Fact: Start with mantras, charity, and respectful habits; they cost little.
  • Myth: Tool replaces counseling. Fact: Counseling + clear talks + remedies work together.

FAQs (Extended)

Do both partners need to chant?
Helpful but not mandatory. Shared participation builds goodwill.

How often to re-run?
When birth times are refined, after major life changes, or every 6–12 months to track alignment.

Can families use this for arranged setups?
Yes—keep language kind, avoid pressure, and discuss practical expectations openly.

Quick Checklist

  • Verify time zones and birth times; run the tool together.
  • Review Nadi/Bhakoot/Graha Maitri first; total score second.
  • Pick two remedies + one weekly conversation ritual.
  • Revisit in 30–60 days; adjust habits, not just scores.

Shared clarity + steady remedies + respectful communication keep Guna matching healthy and human.