Rasi Porutham (Bhakoot) in English: Moon Sign Distance Rules

How Moon-sign distance axes (1/1, 3/11, 4/10, 7/7 vs 2/12, 5/9, 6/8) work

To evaluate Rasi Porutham and Bhakoot, an astrologer counts inclusively from one partner’s Moon sign to the other’s around the twelve zodiac signs: Mesha (Aries), Rishaba (Taurus), Mithuna (Gemini), Kataka (the fourth sign), Simha (Leo), Kanni (Virgo), Thula (Libra), Vrischika (Scorpio), Dhanusu (Sagittarius), Makara (Capricorn), Kumbha (Aquarius) and Meena (Pisces).

Because counting forward from Sign A to Sign B and forward from Sign B to Sign A always adds up to 14 (for distinct signs), Moon-sign relationships are described as symmetric axes: 1/1 (same Rasi), 2/12 (adjacent signs), 3/11, 4/10, 5/9, 6/8 (Shadashtaka) and 7/7 (exact opposite signs, Samasaptama). In classical Bhakoot scoring, the 1/1, 3/11, 4/10 and 7/7 axes award the full 7 of 7 points, while the 2/12, 5/9 and 6/8 axes normally award 0 points unless a planetary ruler exception applies.

See how Rasiyathipathi Porutham checks the Moon-sign rulers

How Pairutham grades Rasi Porutham

In Pairutham’s engine, Rasi Porutham is directly linked to the 7-point Bhakoot award: when Bhakoot awards the full 7 points, Rasi Porutham is marked Pass, and when Bhakoot awards 0 points, Rasi Porutham is marked Caution. There is no intermediate Partial grade for Rasi Porutham.

Pairutham also translates technical Bhakoot axis labels into clear English on the report page—showing whether the two Moon signs have a compatible relationship, a Moon-sign tension eased by shared or friendly sign rulers, or a challenging axis that calls for discussion.

Shared-ruler and friendly-ruler exceptions (6/8 and 2/12)

One of the most important classical nuances in both Rasi Porutham and Bhakoot is what happens when two Moon signs form a 2/12, 5/9 or 6/8 axis but share the same planetary ruler or have mutually friendly rulers. For example, Mesha and Vrischika form a 6/8 axis, yet both are ruled by Mars; Rishaba and Thula form a 6/8 axis, yet both are ruled by Venus; Makara and Kumbha form a 2/12 axis, yet both are ruled by Saturn.

When the underlying astronomical library recognises a ruler exception and awards 7 Bhakoot points, Pairutham marks Rasi Porutham Pass and explicitly notes the exception in the koota description. In other cases where Bhakoot remains 0 but Rasi Athipathi (Graha Maitri) or Vasiyam passes, seeing both rows side by side lets your family astrologer weigh that ruler harmony immediately.

How to discuss a Rasi Porutham Caution

Rasi Porutham is traditionally associated with how a couple coordinates shared household rhythms, financial planning and family decisions. If your report shows Caution for Rasi, check first whether Rasi Athipathi (Moon-sign ruler friendship), Vasiyam and Rajju pass, and use the conversation prompts in the report to talk openly about shared priorities.

Read Rasi Porutham alongside the other nine checks

Check both partners’ Moon signs and Rasi Porutham status in the free snapshot, and read the main guide to see how all ten checks work together.

Read the main guide to ten poruthams

Questions families ask

What is the difference between Rasi Porutham and Bhakoot?

They examine the same Moon-sign distance relationship. Bhakoot is the 7-point koota in the 36-point Ashtakoota system, and Rasi Porutham is the corresponding Pass/Caution check in the Tamil ten-porutham list.

Which Moon-sign distances pass Rasi Porutham?

Same Moon sign (1/1), the 3/11 axis, the 4/10 axis and opposite Moon signs (7/7) earn the full 7 Bhakoot points and Pass Rasi Porutham, along with specific 2/12, 5/9 or 6/8 pairs where classical planetary-ruler exceptions apply.

What if Rasi Porutham is Caution but Rasiyathipathi passes?

Many family astrologers treat friendly or identical Moon-sign rulers (Rasiyathipathi / Graha Maitri Pass) as a strong mitigating factor when the Moon-sign distance itself is 2/12, 5/9 or 6/8.

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