Synastry is the astrology of relationships: it overlays two birth charts to see how each person's planets touch the other's. It is the Western term for what Vedic astrology has long done through Gun Milan and full Kundli matching. Whichever name you use, the goal is the same — to understand the natural strengths and friction points between two people.
How Synastry Reads a Relationship
In Western synastry, one chart's planets are compared to the other's by the angles between them (aspects) and by which of the partner's houses each planet falls into. Harmonious links suggest ease and attraction; hard links point to growth areas and tension. It is a nuanced, planet-by-planet picture rather than a single score.
The Vedic Approach
Vedic astrology compares two charts primarily through the Moon and its Nakshatra:
- Gun Milan — the eight-fold (Ashtakoot) system that scores compatibility out of 36 points across temperament, mind, health and more.
- Mangal Dosha — checking the placement of Mars (see Mangal Dosha) in both charts.
- Bhakoot and Nadi — sign-distance and constitutional factors, with their well-known exceptions.
Western Synastry vs Vedic Matching
Synastry gives a rich, descriptive aspect picture; Vedic matching gives a structured score plus dosha checks and a timing view from each partner's Dasha. They are complementary — many couples value both the "how does it feel" of synastry and the "how does it score" of Gun Milan. To compare two charts the Vedic way, use Kundli matching, or ask the BhagyaX AI astrologer about a specific relationship.
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Begin Free ReadingWhat is synastry?
Synastry is relationship astrology that overlays two birth charts to see how each person's planets interact with the other's. It is the Western counterpart to Vedic Gun Milan and Kundli matching.
Is synastry the same as Kundli matching?
They share the same goal but use different methods. Synastry reads planet-to-planet aspects between two charts, while Vedic Kundli matching uses the Moon-based Gun Milan score plus dosha checks.
How does Vedic astrology check compatibility?
Mainly through Gun Milan, an eight-fold system scoring compatibility out of 36 points from the partners' Moon Nakshatras, along with Mangal Dosha, Bhakoot and Nadi factors and their exceptions.
How can I check compatibility for free?
Use BhagyaX Kundli matching with both birth details, or ask the AI astrologer about a specific relationship. It reads the match against both charts and their timing, in clear English.