Horoscope matching is a very important process before a boy marries a girl. Through horoscope matching, the transition from your individual life to a family life (also known as Grahastha Jeevan in India) is studied. These days this process is more important as human nature is becoming more unpredictable and marriages are breaking up more than ever before. With the ever-changing environment and behavior of society, the success rate of marriages has dropped drastically. The study of horoscopes not only increases the chances of successful marriages but also avoids incompatibility problems by letting us know if the two are compatible or not.
There are 8 tests in total while the horoscopes of the boy and girl who are getting married are matched. Each of these tests generates scores that tell us how compatible the two are for that particular parameter. The maximum of the total score is 36 for all the tests that have been carried out on the two horoscopes. If the total score is less than 18 for both the boy and the girl, the marriage is not considered suitable.
The 8 tests are to verify compatibility and are as follows:
1) Varna Test or Mental Compatibility Test-
This test tells us the compatibilities of the skills and abilities of the two people who enter the relationship. The maximum score for this test is 1 which says that the boy and the girl are compatible. This test has personalities classified into the following parts:
a) Brahmin – these are considered the philosophers.
b) warrior – these are considered the leaders and rulers of society.
c) Vaishya – these are considered as the business class people who perform the economic functions.
d) Shudra: are considered to be the jobs or people who work hard, reflecting that they are the creators of society.
2) Vasya test or the energy-compatibility test
In this test the maximum score that can be achieved is 2. This test is taken to understand which of the two would be the dominant one in married life. Once again, humans are classified into 5 categories here. These are
a) Manav – Known as Humans who have their own vision and individual identity.
b) Vanchar – Known as the jungle animal or creatures that are considered higher in the environmental food chain such as tigers.
c) Chatushpada – Known as the less powerful creatures that are also further down the food chain, such as sheep.
d) Jalchar – These are the creatures of the water and again have their own space and influence around them.
e) Keet: They are often the lowest in the food chain and are an important part of the balance in nature’s ecosystem.
The match between them is the most important as the result of this test tells us if the two can survive together.
3) Tara test or the birth star test-
Allowing the maximum score of 3, this test helps many marriages to be successful. The eight star values are Janama, Sampat, Vipata, Kshema, Pratyari, Sadhaka, Vadha, Mitra and Ati-mitra. These tell us about the friendship between the two protagonists of the boy and the girl and tells us if they would have a friendly behavior between them.
4) Try Yoni –
This test generates the score for the sexual compatibility of the boy and the girl. The maximum score that can be achieved is 4 and this score symbolizes the level of biological compatibility, love and mutual understanding. There are 14 different animal characteristics that classify a human being, these are:
Ashwa (horse), Gaja (elephant), Mesha (ram), Sarpa (snake), Swan (dog), Marjarah (Tom/Cat),
Mushika (rat), Gau (cow), Mahisha (buffalo), Vyagrah (tiger), Mriga (deer), Vanara (monkey), Nakula (mongoose), and Singha (lion)
5) Grah Maitri test-
This test has the maximum value of 5. This test is to calculate the friendship between the planets of the horoscope of the boy and the girl. if this test scores higher, this would tell us that two people would have a happy married life. There are 7 planets that are considered as the rulers of horoscopes they are as follows: Surya, Chandra, Mangal, Budh, Guru, Shukra, Shani.
6) Test Win-
This test is also known as the compatibility test of the natures of the two horoscopes. The maximum value of this test is 6. This test also classifies the human being in three main categories that are:
Maunshya, Devata and Rakshasa. If this test returns a higher value, then the chances of compatibility of the boy and the girl are very high. There is very good luck that the marriage of the two is a success.
7) Bhakut Test or Zodiac Moon Signs Test-
With the maximum score of 7, this test is also very important. This test indicates the prosperity of the married couple and their family. There are twelve different moon signs which are as follows:
Malla, Vrisha, Mithun, Kark, Singha, Kanya, Tula, Brischik, Dhanu, Makar, Kumbha, Meena.
8) Nadi Test or Vital Forces Test-
This test generates the highest score of 8 and is the most important part of horoscope matching. This test tells us where the power of the person lies? This is the most important test for overall compatibility and family growth. This test is more scientific and deals with the pulses and nerves of human beings. Life forces are classified into the following categories:
a) Adi or Principle
b) Madhya or Medium
c) Aanta or End
The vital forces of the two human beings must be in different places to make a good couple and grow their family.
By adding the score of these 8 tests, one can easily understand the overall compatibility of the boy and girl before getting married. These tests certainly increase the chances of a successful married life. The score below 18 shows that there is less chance of a successful married life between the two of you.