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Bhakoot (Sign Compatibility)भकूट

One of the 8 Ashtakoot factors — checks the counting distance between two Moon signs (2nd/12th, 5th/9th, or 6th/8th positions from each other are traditionally considered problematic), worth a maximum 7 points, the second-highest weight of all 8 factors.

In practice

A poor Bhakoot match (a 2/12, 5/9, or 6/8 relationship) is traditionally considered one of the more serious compatibility concerns, sometimes weighted heavily enough to affect an overall recommendation even when other factors score well — though this app also checks for the classical Bhakoot Bhanga cancellation (see that entry) which can offset the dosh.

How it's calculated

Counted as the number of signs between the two Moon Rashis; distances of 2/12, 5/9, or 6/8 from each other score zero (subject to Bhakoot Bhanga cancellation), all other distances score the full 7.