Astro247 Logo
Back to Blog
AI Astrology

What to Do If Kundali Matching Score Is Very Low

Jyotish Rahul12 min readMay 6, 2026
Created: May 6, 2026Updated: May 6, 2026
 Low Kundali Matching Score

Got your Kundali matching score and saw a low number staring back at you? Perhaps it was 14 out of 36 or even less, and your heart must have skipped a beat at that very moment. Your parents may have begun to worry, and the entire atmosphere of the room changed in a few seconds of hearing the outcome.

Breath deeply and remember that a low Kundali matching score is not the end of your story by any means. There are lots of couples with low scores who have spent the years together and who have built happy homes together, and these couples have walked away together out of reasons astrology never predicted. This figure itself is only a fragment of a much greater mosaic that needs to be thoroughly read.

This guide will take you through it all when your Kundali matching score is very low, and we will keep it simple and practical so you know just what it is you need to do next. 

What Does a Low Kundali Matching Score Actually Mean?

Kundali matching is also referred to as Guna Milan or Ashtakoot Milan and it provides you with a score out of 36 points based on the relative compatibility of two birth charts with each other. Eight areas of your life, such as mental connection, family bond, and overall health, and each area is assigned a particular number of points based on the level of correspondence in your charts.

Those with a score of 18 and above are generally considered to be okay to get married; anything below 18 is usually referred to as a low Kundali matching score. However, this is where most people fail to notice at the initial sight of the result. The total number in itself tells you little about your future because you have to know which areas have scored well and which ones have scored poorly. Even though two couples may have the same score of 14, this breakdown of the score is crucial when compared to the total. 

Why You Should Not Panic About a Low Score

Think of Kundali like a weather forecast; it tells you the type of weather you should expect when getting to your destination without necessarily deciding whether you actually get to your destination. A storm warning does not imply that you sit back and stay at home forever and only means that you carry an umbrella and drive a little bit more cautiously that day.

The same applies to your relationship, as a low Kundali matching score is only a signal to warn you about areas where you may encounter some hiccups on the road without necessarily sealing your fate. Your decisions and the desire to develop with your partner in each good and difficult season determine real life. The idea is very clear in many ancient texts on astrology: Guna Milan is not supposed to be a conclusive decision on whether you will be happy or not.

First Steps to Take When Your Score Is Low

Start by getting a second opinion from an experienced astrologer. Ask the astrologer to break down your score area by area and find out where you are losing points and exactly why that is happening. Sometimes the score drops sharply because of one tricky factor like Nadi Dosha, which alone carries 8 points, and once you know the real reason behind the low score, you can decide what to do next with much more confidence.

Look Beyond the Number and Check the Full Birth Chart

A real Kundali compatibility check goes way beyond the 36-point score. The D9 Navamsa chart can reveal the actual picture of your life with your spouse, and a weak match in Guna Milan can become much stronger when the Navamsa charts of both partners make each other feel good about the situation.

The 7th house and the lord of the 7th house also matter much, as the house rules marriage and partnership in your birth chart, even though your charts have a low Guna score. Such planets as Venus and Jupiter also play significant roles as well since a well-placed Venus not only brings love and warmth into your relationship but also brings stability in your relationship as time goes on.

Your Dasha periods will also influence how things will be since should both of you be entering peaceful planetary periods, your marriage will be naturally supported by the stars, and should both of you be entering tough periods together, then you may want to plan things with extra care before making final decisions. 

Understanding Doshas and Their Cancellations

The doshas with the most low scores include Mangal Dosha, Nadi Dosha, and Bhakoot Dosha. Mangal Dosha occurs when Mars occupies some of the inappropriate houses in your chart in addition to Nadi Dosha and Bhakoot Dosha.

This is one of the things that many people just simply do not know when they first get a low score. All of these doshas have built-in rules of cancellation, and they are not necessarily as permanent and as severe as may be hinted at by an astrologer. Nadi Dosha is easily cancelled in case partners carry it in both charts and both are of the same Rashi or Nakshatra. Bhakoot Dosha is much weaker when the Lagna lords of the two partners are naturally friendly with each other.

So a chart, which, on the surface of it, has an alarming appearance, may actually turn out to be very balanced once these classical rules of cancellation are all taken into consideration and this is precisely the reason why it is of such importance to carefully consult with a trained astrologer before you jump to conclusions. 

Astrological Remedies That Can Help

Many couples resort to such remedies when their Kundali matching score is low, and one of the most common practices is the Navagraha Shanti Puja that soothes the nine planets and introduces better energy to both charts. A few couples recite certain mantras according to the areas of weakness in their charts, and others perform a Mangal Dosh Nivaran Puja or a Nadi Dosh Nivaran Puja before their wedding to smooth out the rough edges.

The correct Muhurat applied in the process of getting married is also helpful because when a wedding is performed at a favorable planetary position, the energy will be passed on to the initial years of your married life. Once married, many couples perform the Satyanarayan Puja together on every full moon as a means of maintaining their relationship healthy, stable, and full of intention.

Gemstones are totally unique to the individual, and what works very well with one couple may not work at all with another couple. Use astrological remedies in the same manner you use medicine since you will only use them after a proper diagnosis and never before one

The Real-Life Side of Compatibility

Astrology may be able to provide you with the map, but you still have to walk the path with real effort and real presence. No puja, no gemstone, can salvage a relationship where two people have silently lost their respect and trust.

Take time in real life getting to know your partner before you get married by discussing money, the future, and how you both cope with stress when it gets to be heavy. These candid talks are well worth more than any score registered on a chart, as many a couple who scores below 15 on the Guna scale lives happily together simply because they listen to each other and grow to be a stable team over time.

Emotional fidelity beats astronomical excellence each and every time, and creating the type of friendship where you can argue without breaking and laugh without trying too hard is what really makes a home a happy one. 

Conclusion

A low Kundali matching score is not a closed door waiting to crush your dreams, and it is simply a sign asking you to look more carefully at the bigger picture that surrounds the number. Get a correct reading from someone you know and trust, and you must not apply to yourself remedies offered by your astrologer unless he expressly recommends them to you in your full birth chart. Best of all, create actual love and respect with your partner on a daily basis because that is what will take the marriage through all the seasons of life.

Your stars can guide you, but your decisions mark the last page, and walking into your marriage with open eyes and a full heart is the best starting point that you can give yourself.

Frequently Asked Questions

About the Author

Jyotish Rahul

10 Experience

Jyotish Rahul has been a Vedic astrologer for more than 10 years. He is known for his calm guidance and specializes in kundali analysis and planetary influences, helping people make confident life decisions. With a warm counselling style, he helps clients understand their charts and navigate life's important decisions.