Vrishabha and Karka
Mixed — growth through difference · 7.5/12 sign-level points
Vrishabha (Taurus) and Karka (Cancer) Moon signs are rated “mixed — growth through difference” on sign-level Vedic factors. As a earth–water pairing with a 3/11 Bhakoot, they earn 7.5 of the 12 Ashtakoot points set by Moon signs alone. The other 24 depend on each person’s nakshatra, so only a full Kundli Milan gives a real score.
| Factor | Vrishabha | Karka | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Element | Earth | Water | ●●●○ |
| Modality | Fixed | Movable | — |
| Graha Maitri (of 5) | Venus | Moon | 0.5 |
| Bhakoot (of 7) | 3/11 | 7 | |
| Sign-level total (of 12) | 7.5 | ||
The remaining 24 points (Varna, Vashya, Tara, Yoni, Gana, Nadi) depend on each person’s nakshatra — and Varna/Vashya can shift within a sign.
How do their elements interact?
Water nourishes earth: another classic supportive pairing. Earth offers stability and protection; water offers feeling, care and intuition. Both value loyalty and home. The risk is retreating into comfort and avoiding hard conversations, so schedule honest check-ins.
How do their temperaments compare?
A movable sign starts and a fixed sign sustains — a practical division of labour. The movable partner may find the fixed one slow to change; the fixed partner may find the movable one restless.
Are the sign lords friends (Graha Maitri)?
Vrishabha is ruled by Venus and Karka by Moon. In the natural friendship table, Venus treats Moon as an enemy, and Moon treats Venus as neutral. That gives 0.5 of 5 Graha Maitri points.
What is their Bhakoot (sign distance)?
Tritiya-ekadash (3/11): a favourable Bhakoot, associated with mutual support, shared effort and gains. Full points.
What works well
- Vrishabha brings patience and staying power; Karka brings empathy and emotional intelligence.
- Elemental harmony (Earth + Water) makes everyday rhythm feel natural.
- A 3/11 Bhakoot is traditionally favourable for long-term partnership.
What needs attention
- Vrishabha works on adapting when plans must change; Karka works on not taking every remark personally.
- The sign lords (Venus/Moon) are not natural friends, so values may need explicit discussion.
How does each sign love?
Vrishabha: Vrishabha is loyal and affectionate and shows love through presence, gifts and care. It needs security and dislikes sudden change, so partners who are consistent earn deep devotion.
Karka: Karka is devoted and attentive and builds relationships around family and shared memories. It needs emotional reassurance; partners who express feelings openly help Karka feel safe.
Which nakshatras should you check next?
Vrishabha contains Krittika, Rohini, Mrigashira; Karka containsPunarvasu, Pushya, Ashlesha.
What else do people ask?
Are Vrishabha and Karka compatible in Vedic astrology?
Vrishabha (Taurus) and Karka (Cancer) Moon signs are rated “mixed — growth through difference” on sign-level Vedic factors. As a earth–water pairing with a 3/11 Bhakoot, they earn 7.5 of the 12 Ashtakoot points set by Moon signs alone. The other 24 depend on each person’s nakshatra, so only a full Kundli Milan gives a real score.
What is the Bhakoot between Vrishabha and Karka?
3/11. Tritiya-ekadash (3/11): a favourable Bhakoot, associated with mutual support, shared effort and gains. Full points.
What is the Graha Maitri score for Vrishabha and Karka?
Vrishabha is ruled by Venus and Karka by Moon. In the natural friendship table, Venus treats Moon as an enemy, and Moon treats Venus as neutral. That gives 0.5 of 5 Graha Maitri points.
Is this Taurus–Cancer compatibility the same as Western astrology?
No. These are Vedic Moon signs (rashis) in the sidereal zodiac. Your Vedic Moon sign may differ from your Western Sun sign — check it with the free kundli tool.
Get the full 36-point match
Detailed Kundli Milan: all 8 koots, Manglik check for both, 7th house and Venus.