Rasiyathipathi Porutham (Graha Maitri): Planetary Friendship

Which planet rules each of the twelve Moon signs

In Vedic and Tamil astrology, the seven classical planets rule the twelve zodiac signs (Rasis): the Sun rules Simha (Leo); the Moon rules Kataka (the fourth sign); Mars rules Mesha (Aries) and Vrischika (Scorpio); Mercury rules Mithuna (Gemini) and Kanni (Virgo); Jupiter rules Dhanusu (Sagittarius) and Meena (Pisces); Venus rules Rishaba (Taurus) and Thula (Libra); and Saturn rules Makara (Capricorn) and Kumbha (Aquarius).

Once each partner’s Moon sign is known from their birth details, their Moon-sign lords (Rasi Adhipathis) are fixed. Comparing two charts for Rasiyathipathi Porutham is therefore a lookup in the classical 7×7 planetary friendship table (Naisargika Maitri).

Compare with Rasi Porutham’s Moon-sign distance rules

Friend, neutral and opposite relationships in the 5-point table

In classical jyotisha, each planet regards the other six planets as a friend (Mitra), a neutral (Sama) or an opposite/rival (Shatru), and the relationship does not have to be identical in both directions. For example, Jupiter and the Moon/Sun/Mars belong to a mutually supportive group, while Venus, Mercury and Saturn form another broadly friendly group, with specific one-way neutral or friendly relationships bridging the two.

In the 5-point Graha Maitri koota, two charts sharing the exact same Moon-sign ruler—or whose rulers are mutual friends—earn the full 5 points. One friend and one neutral direction earns 4 points; mutual neutrals earn 3 points; one friend and one rival earns 1 point; one neutral and one rival earns 0.5 points in North Indian tables; and mutual rivals earn 0 points.

How Pairutham grades Rasiyathipathi Porutham

Pairutham applies a Tamil-family-oriented convention to Graha Maitri and Rasi Adhipathi Porutham. First, when the classical table awards 0.5 points (neutral in one direction and rival in the other), Pairutham rounds that half-point down to 0 in the displayed Ashtakoota table so a near-zero relationship is not mistaken for a pass.

Second, in the ten-porutham list, Pairutham grades Rasi Adhipathi as Pass when the Graha Maitri score is 3 or more out of 5 (same ruler, mutual friends, friend–neutral or mutual neutrals), Partial when the score is a positive award below 3 (1 point), and Caution when the displayed score is 0.

Why Rasiyathipathi matters when Rasi or Ganam needs discussion

In traditional consultations, a Pass in Rasiyathipathi (especially at 4 or 5 points) is frequently cited as a balancing factor when Rasi Porutham (Bhakoot) or Gana Porutham shows a Caution. Because Graha Maitri represents mental outlook, communication tone and how two people reason through problems together, strong ruler harmony is valued across both North and South Indian matching.

See Rasiyathipathi alongside the full ten poruthams

Check both partners’ Moon signs and Rasi Adhipathi status in the free snapshot, and read the main guide to review all ten Tamil poruthams.

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Questions families ask

What is Rasiyathipathi Porutham in English?

Rasiyathipathi Porutham (also called Rasi Athipathi or Graha Maitri) checks the natural friendship between the planetary rulers of the bride’s and groom’s Moon signs.

How many Graha Maitri points are needed for Rasiyathipathi to Pass?

In Pairutham’s method, Rasi Adhipathi is marked Pass at 3 or more out of 5 Graha Maitri points, Partial for a positive score below 3 (such as 1 point), and Caution at 0 points.

Why does Pairutham show 0 points when another calculator shows 0.5 for Graha Maitri?

When one planetary ruler views the other as neutral and the second views the first as a rival, North Indian tables award 0.5 points. Pairutham uses a Tamil-oriented convention that displays 0.5 as 0 points and marks Rasi Adhipathi Caution so the difference is flagged clearly for discussion.

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