Moon sign compatibility · Leo
Leo (Simha) compatibility in Vedic astrology
How a Leo Moon sign matches each of the twelve signs, scored on the four parts of guna milan that the Moon sign decides.
In Vedic astrology, compatibility is read from the Moon sign (rashi), not the Sun sign used in Western astrology. If you don’t know your Moon sign, find it here. The table reads his Moon sign as Leo; the scores for two signs differ only in varna and vashya when you swap who is who.
| Her Moon sign | Bhakoot | Sign score | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aries Mesha | 5/9 (navapanchama) | 6/15 | Mixed |
| Taurus Vrishabha | 4/10 | 8/15 | Mixed |
| Gemini Mithuna | 3/11 | 12/15 | Very good |
| Cancer Karka | 2/12 (dwirdwadasha) | 6/15 | Mixed |
| Leo Simha | same sign | 15/15 | Very good |
| Virgo Kanya | 2/12 (dwirdwadasha) | 5/15 | Needs care |
| Libra Tula | 3/11 | 8/15 | Mixed |
| Scorpio Vrishchika | 4/10 | 12/15 | Very good |
| Sagittarius Dhanu | 5/9 (navapanchama) | 6/15 | Mixed |
| Capricorn Makara | 6/8 (shadashtaka) | 1–2/15 | Needs care |
| Aquarius Kumbha | 1/7, opposite signs | 8/15 | Mixed |
| Pisces Meena | 6/8 (shadashtaka) | 6/15 | Mixed |
The Moon sign decides four of the eight kootas: varna (1 point), vashya (2), graha maitri (5) and bhakoot (7), so 15 of the 36 points. The other 21 (tara, yoni, gana and nadi, including the 8-point nadi koota) depend on the nakshatra, so they need birth details. Varna and vashya are read from the groom to the bride, as the texts do; graha maitri and bhakoot are the same either way.
Leo with each sign
Leo and Aries
A 5/9 relationship is bhakoot dosha in the guna milan count, traditionally linked to concerns about children. Many astrologers treat 5/9 as mild, because 5 and 9 are trines. Because the two rulers are friends, many astrologers treat this bhakoot dosha as cancelled. The rulers are Sun and Mars: Sun treats Mars as a friend, and Mars treats Sun as a friend. Varna 1/1 · vashya 0/2 · graha maitri 5/5 · bhakoot 0/7.
Leo and Taurus
A 4/10 relationship is favourable: home and work, comfort and duty, sit well together. The rulers are Sun and Venus: Sun treats Venus as an enemy, and Venus treats Sun as an enemy. Varna 1/1 · vashya 0/2 · graha maitri 0/5 · bhakoot 7/7.
Leo and Gemini
A 3/11 relationship is favourable: the signs support each other’s efforts and gains. The rulers are Sun and Mercury: Sun treats Mercury as neutral, and Mercury treats Sun as a friend. Varna 1/1 · vashya 0/2 · graha maitri 4/5 · bhakoot 7/7.
Leo and Cancer
A 2/12 relationship is bhakoot dosha. The tradition links it to strain over money and expenses. Because the two rulers are friends, many astrologers treat this bhakoot dosha as cancelled. The rulers are Sun and Moon: Sun treats Moon as a friend, and Moon treats Sun as a friend. Varna 0/1 · vashya 1/2 · graha maitri 5/5 · bhakoot 0/7.
Leo and Leo
Both Moons in one sign: a shared emotional temperament. Bhakoot is full; check the nakshatras, since the same nakshatra raises other questions. Both signs are ruled by Sun, the closest possible link between the rulers. Varna 1/1 · vashya 2/2 · graha maitri 5/5 · bhakoot 7/7.
Leo and Virgo
A 2/12 relationship is bhakoot dosha. The tradition links it to strain over money and expenses. The rulers are Sun and Mercury: Sun treats Mercury as neutral, and Mercury treats Sun as a friend. Varna 1/1 · vashya 0/2 · graha maitri 4/5 · bhakoot 0/7.
Leo and Libra
A 3/11 relationship is favourable: the signs support each other’s efforts and gains. The rulers are Sun and Venus: Sun treats Venus as an enemy, and Venus treats Sun as an enemy. Varna 1/1 · vashya 0/2 · graha maitri 0/5 · bhakoot 7/7.
Leo and Scorpio
A 4/10 relationship is favourable: home and work, comfort and duty, sit well together. The rulers are Sun and Mars: Sun treats Mars as a friend, and Mars treats Sun as a friend. Varna 0/1 · vashya 0/2 · graha maitri 5/5 · bhakoot 7/7.
Leo and Sagittarius
A 5/9 relationship is bhakoot dosha in the guna milan count, traditionally linked to concerns about children. Many astrologers treat 5/9 as mild, because 5 and 9 are trines. Because the two rulers are friends, many astrologers treat this bhakoot dosha as cancelled. The rulers are Sun and Jupiter: Sun treats Jupiter as a friend, and Jupiter treats Sun as a friend. Varna 1/1 · vashya 0/2 · graha maitri 5/5 · bhakoot 0/7.
Leo and Capricorn
A 6/8 relationship is the most serious bhakoot dosha, traditionally linked to quarrels, health and separation. The rulers are Sun and Saturn: Sun treats Saturn as an enemy, and Saturn treats Sun as an enemy. Varna 1/1 · vashya 0–1/2 · graha maitri 0/5 · bhakoot 0/7.
Leo and Aquarius
Opposite signs (samasaptaka) face each other and complement each other; this is a favourable bhakoot. The rulers are Sun and Saturn: Sun treats Saturn as an enemy, and Saturn treats Sun as an enemy. Varna 1/1 · vashya 0/2 · graha maitri 0/5 · bhakoot 7/7.
Leo and Pisces
A 6/8 relationship is the most serious bhakoot dosha, traditionally linked to quarrels, health and separation. Because the two rulers are friends, many astrologers treat this bhakoot dosha as cancelled. The rulers are Sun and Jupiter: Sun treats Jupiter as a friend, and Jupiter treats Sun as a friend. Varna 0/1 · vashya 1/2 · graha maitri 5/5 · bhakoot 0/7.
For a full match
Sign compatibility is a first look. A proper match counts all 36 gunas from both nakshatras, checks nadi and manglik dosha, and then compares the two charts. Match two birth charts, or read how the 36 gunas work.