Each of the 27 nakshatras belongs to one of three Ganas (categories) - Deva, Manushya, Rakshasa. This classification affects personality and marriage ...
Each of the 27 nakshatras belongs to one of three Ganas (categories) - Deva, Manushya, Rakshasa. This classification affects personality and marriage compatibility.
Deva Gana (Divine): Inclined toward spirituality, kindness, idealism. 9 nakshatras. Manushya Gana (Human): Balanced, practical, social. 9 nakshatras. Rakshasa Gana (Demonic): Intense, transformative, ambitious. 9 nakshatras.
Ashwini, Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Shravana, Revati. Natives are spiritually inclined, helpful, gentle, idealistic. They make excellent counselors, healers, spiritual teachers.
Bharani, Rohini, Ardra, Purva Phalguni, Uttara Phalguni, Purva Ashadha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada, Uttara Bhadrapada. Balanced humans - good at relationships, work, family life. Practical and social.
Krittika, Ashlesha, Magha, Chitra, Vishakha, Jyeshtha, Mula, Dhanishta, Shatabhisha. Intense, transformative, ambitious. Natural leaders, fighters, change-makers. Strong willpower.
Same-gana compatibility is highest. Deva-Manushya works well. Manushya-Rakshasa creates friction. Deva-Rakshasa generally avoided. However, other factors (Tara, Yoni, Nadi) and exceptions can override gana mismatch.
Gana is one of 8 koota factors in 36-guna milan. Higher gana mismatch (Deva-Rakshasa) may be balanced by strong compatibility in other areas. Complete kundli matching reveals nuanced compatibility picture.