Kundli matching for a second marriage: talk to an astrologer who reads both charts
Horoscope matching for a second marriage uses the same guna milan as any marriage, and many astrologers add a fuller reading of both partners' marriage houses.
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I am divorced and the man I want to marry is a widower. His family wants our kundlis matched. Does matching work the same way for a second marriage?
Yes, the guna milan works the same way. Please share both your birth dates, times and places. Beyond the score, I will read both 7th houses and the periods you are each in now.
Short answer
Kundli matching for a second marriage, also called horoscope or kundali matching, uses the same ashtakoota guna milan out of 36 points as a first marriage 1. Many astrologers also read both partners' 7th houses and current periods, because one or both have been married before. Whether to match at all is your choice. On Kismo, verified Vedic astrologers match both charts by chat or call, online from anywhere.
What are the key facts about second marriage?
| Answer | |
|---|---|
| The situation | You or your partner, or both, were married before, and the families want the charts matched |
| The method | Ashtakoota: eight kootas worth 36 points in all, per Muhurta Chintamani 6.21 1 |
| What the score does not change | Guna milan uses the Moon's nakshatra and sign, so a second match uses the same inputs as a first |
| What astrologers add | Both 7th houses, Venus, manglik status and each partner's running dasha |
| What to bring | Both birth dates, exact times and places |
| Session on Kismo | From ₹15 a minute, 5 free minutes in the first session, online from anywhere in India and abroad |
What does an astrologer check when matching kundlis for a second marriage?
- The eight kootas and the total out of 36. Muhurta Chintamani 6.21 lists varna, vashya, tara, yoni, graha maitri, gana, bhakoot and nadi, and reads a higher total as better 1.
- Nadi and bhakoot, the two heaviest kootas. Muhurta Chintamani 6.34 treats the same nadi in both charts as inauspicious 2, and verse 6.31 lists the bhakoot sign distances 3.
- Manglik status in both charts. Many astrologers count Mars from the ascendant, the Moon and Venus, and a manglik in both charts is read as cancelling 5.
- Each partner's 7th house and Venus, read on their own, since the guna score says nothing about either person's marriage house.
- Each partner's running dasha, to see whether both are in periods that suit a new marriage.
What changes a kundli match when it is a second marriage?
- Whether one or both partners were married before. With two earlier marriages, many astrologers read both 7th houses before the score.
- Whether there are children. Some astrologers then also read the 5th house in both charts, for how a blended family settles.
- Whether the couple has already decided. For a couple set on marrying, the match is read for understanding and timing, not for a yes or no.
- Whether both birth times are known. A missing time limits the reading to the Moon-based kootas.
How often does a random couple have nadi or bhakoot dosha?
About 1 random couple in 3 shares a nadi, and about half have a bhakoot sign distance, counted straight from the rules before any exception. The arithmetic follows the texts' own groupings.
| Rule | Arithmetic | Share of random couples |
|---|---|---|
| Same nadi 2 | 27 nakshatras split into 3 nadis of 9 | About 33% |
| Bhakoot distance 2-12, 5-9 or 6-8 3 | 6 of the 12 possible sign distances | About 50% |
| Bhakoot 6-8 alone 3 | 2 of the 12 sign distances | About 17% |
| Maximum guna score 1 | 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5 + 6 + 7 + 8 | 36 points |
These shares assume every nakshatra and Moon sign is equally likely, which is close for random births. Exceptions in Muhurta Chintamani 6.32 to 6.37 then clear many of these cases 34.
What do classical texts say about matching charts for marriage?
Muhurta Chintamani, Rama Daivajna's text on timing, sets out the North Indian matching rules in its chapter on marriage 1. Verse 21 gives the eight kootas and their points, and says only that more points are better 1. The often quoted 18-point minimum is a later convention; Drik Panchang's tutorial grades 17 to 20 points as middling 6.
The same chapter lists exceptions. Verse 37 lifts nadi and gana dosha when the couple share a Moon sign with different nakshatras, or a nakshatra with different signs or quarters 4. Verses 32 and 33 lift bhakoot dosha when both Moon signs share a lord or the lords are friends 3.
South Indian practice works differently. Prasna Marga chapter 21 lists up to 23 items, gives no points, and names five as essential: vasya, mahendra, yoni, the birth sign and its lord 7. Neither tradition sets a separate rule for a second marriage in these verses.
| Text | What it matches | Scoring |
|---|---|---|
| Muhurta Chintamani 6.21 1 | Eight kootas from the Moon's nakshatra and sign | 36 points, more is better |
| Muhurta Chintamani 6.34 and 6.37 24 | Nadi, with exceptions for shared signs or quarters | 8 of the 36 points |
| Prasna Marga 21 7 | Up to 23 items, five essential | No points |
| B. V. Raman, Muhurtha 5 | Kuja dosha from lagna, Moon and Venus | Cancelled when both charts have it |
What is read in each partner's chart for a second marriage match?
A second marriage match reads each partner's chart on its own and then both together. This table shows how many astrologers divide the work.
| First partner's chart | Second partner's chart | Both together |
|---|---|---|
| 7th house, its lord and Venus | 7th house, its lord and Venus | Guna milan total out of 36 |
| Mars from ascendant, Moon and Venus | Mars from ascendant, Moon and Venus | Nadi and bhakoot, with their exceptions |
| Running dasha and antardasha | Running dasha and antardasha | Whether both periods suit a wedding |
| 5th house, if there are children | 5th house, if there are children | A wedding muhurat, if wanted |
What do people get wrong about this?
Belief: My first marriage had a high guna score and still failed, so matching is useless.
Muhurta Chintamani 6.21 only says more points are better 1; it does not promise a lasting marriage. Many astrologers read the score as one input beside both charts.
Belief: A manglik person cannot marry a second time without a puja.
B. V. Raman's Muhurtha records that kuja dosha is cancelled when both charts have it, and lists sign-based exceptions 5. Nobody can guarantee what a ritual changes.
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Which astrologers can I talk to about second marriage?
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- Log in on kismo.app or get the app from Google Play.
- Pick an astrologer who speaks your language and works with your question.
- Share your date, time and place of birth.
- Ask by chat or call. The first session carries 5 free minutes, then each minute is billed from your wallet.
Questions worth asking in the session
- What is our guna score, and which kootas lost points?
- Do nadi or bhakoot apply, and does any exception clear them?
- Is either of us manglik, and from which reference point?
- What do our 7th houses show on their own?
- Are we both in periods that suit a wedding?
What should I know before booking a session about second marriage?
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What does a session cost? | Each astrologer sets one rate for chat and call, from ₹15 a minute. A 10-minute session at ₹15 a minute costs ₹150 (October 2026). |
| Is the first session free? | 5 free minutes on the first session, no card. |
| Chat or call? | Both. You choose when you start the session. |
| Do I need an exact birth time? | It helps. Without one an astrologer can still read your Moon sign and planets by sign, or work out the time with you. |
| Is my chat private? | Your chat is not shown to other clients. How Kismo handles your data is set out in its privacy policy at kismo.app/privacy. |
| What if I am not happy? | There is no refund for a reading you did not like. Misconduct, pressure or a request for money outside Kismo is handled by a person. |
| Where does it work? | Online, from anywhere in India and abroad. People use Kismo from 80+ countries. |
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Questions people ask
Is horoscope matching necessary for a second marriage?
No, horoscope matching is not required by law for a second marriage, and it is a family and personal choice. Many families still ask for it, and many couples find it useful for understanding each other. If you choose to match, use both exact birth times so the astrologer can read both charts, not only the score.
Is the guna milan score different for a second marriage?
No, the guna milan score is calculated the same way for a second marriage. It uses each partner's Moon nakshatra and Moon sign, which never change, so the score with a new partner depends only on that partner's chart. What changes is how much weight an astrologer gives the score beside both 7th houses.
Does manglik dosha matter for a second marriage?
Many astrologers still check manglik dosha for a second marriage, and it is read the same way as before. Mars is counted from the ascendant, the Moon and Venus, and the dosha is commonly treated as cancelled when both partners have it. Ask which reference point and which exceptions your astrologer uses.
We have nadi dosha and both of us were married before. Should we drop the match?
Not on nadi dosha alone. Muhurta Chintamani lists exceptions, such as sharing a Moon sign with different nakshatras, and some regions do not apply nadi in the same way. Ask an astrologer to check the exceptions and both charts. If you have already decided to marry, the reading can help with timing instead.
Can we match kundlis for a second marriage without birth times?
Partly. The guna milan needs only the Moon's nakshatra and sign, which most birth dates fix, though the Moon can change sign during a day. The 7th houses, manglik status from the ascendant and the dashas need exact times. Some astrologers use prashna, a chart for the moment of the question, when times are unknown.
How much does kundli matching for a second marriage cost on Kismo?
Kundli matching on Kismo costs the astrologer's per-minute rate, from ₹15 a minute, the same for chat and call. Your first session carries 5 free minutes with no card needed, and the minimum top-up is ₹100. Kismo is an app where you talk to verified Vedic astrologers by chat or call, in 16 languages.
An astrologer says our low score means we need an expensive shanti puja. Should I pay?
Not under pressure. A low score has known exceptions that an astrologer can check for free in both charts, and nobody can guarantee what a puja changes. Get a second opinion before paying for any ritual. On Kismo, after a session you are suggested up to three other astrologers for a second opinion.
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Where do these facts come from?
- Muhurta Chintamani of Daivagya Shri Ramacharya with Hindi commentary by Pt. Mahidhara Sharma, ch. 6 (Vivaha Prakarana) v. 21, p. 81, Khemraj Shri Krishna Das Prakashan, Mumbai, via Internet Archive. Accessed .
- Muhurta Chintamani, ch. 6 v. 34 (nadi), pp. 84-85, Hindi commentary by Pt. Mahidhara Sharma, Khemraj Shri Krishna Das Prakashan, Mumbai, via Internet Archive. Accessed .
- Muhurta Chintamani, ch. 6 vv. 31-33 (bhakoot and its exceptions), pp. 83-84, Khemraj Shri Krishna Das Prakashan, Mumbai, via Internet Archive. Accessed .
- Muhurta Chintamani, ch. 6 v. 37 (nadi and gana exceptions), p. 88, Khemraj Shri Krishna Das Prakashan, Mumbai, via Internet Archive. Accessed .
- Muhurtha or Electional Astrology, Special Considerations and Antidotes for Kuja Dosha, pp. 98-100 (B. V. Raman, 1948), Internet Archive (Digital Library of India). Accessed .
- Kundali Matching (Ashta-Kuta) tutorial, Drik Panchang. Accessed .
- Prasna Marga, Part 2, chapter 21: marriage compatibility (tr. B. V. Raman), Internet Archive. Accessed .
