Scorpio and Pisces compatibility: love, marriage and friendship
How Scorpio and Pisces get on in love, marriage and friendship, with the Vedic Bhakoot and Graha Maitri points.
- Elements
- Water + Water
- Nature
- Fixed + Mutable (dual)
- Ruling planets
- Mars + Jupiter
- Signs are
- 5th and 9th from each other
- Vedic sign score
- 12 of 12 (Bhakoot dosha cancelled, Graha Maitri 5/5)
In short: by sign alone, Scorpio and Pisces are a strong match. Real compatibility depends on the whole birth charts of both people, especially the Moon signs, Venus and the 7th house.
How you connect
Two water signs share deep feeling, intuition and care. You often understand each other without words.
One of you is steady (fixed) and the other changeable (mutable). The steady one gives roots, the flexible one keeps life fresh.
Your signs are in a trine: in Western astrology this is the easiest, most natural angle.
Love and marriage
Love is intense and devoted. Moods can feed each other, so bring in fresh air, friends and routine.
The Vedic view (Moon signs)
In Indian astrology, compatibility is read from the Moon signs (rashi) of the two people. Two of the eight kootas in Ashtakoot matching depend only on the signs: Bhakoot (7 points) and Graha Maitri (5 points).
In simple words: the two signs sit well together, which supports harmony. The birth stars of both people decide the rest of the match.
For astrology students: Bhakoot, Graha Maitri, Varna and Vashya
Your signs are 5th and 9th from each other, which gives 0 of 7 Bhakoot points (Bhakoot dosha) in Vedic matching. Many astrologers treat this dosha as cancelled here, because the two signs' lords are friends. Western astrology, by contrast, sees this angle as one of the easiest.
Scorpio is ruled by Mars and Pisces by Jupiter. Mars treats Jupiter as a friend and Jupiter treats Mars as a friend, giving 5 of 5 Graha Maitri points.
Two more kootas depend only on the signs, but they are read from the groom's side, so they can differ depending on who is who:
| Pair | Varna (1) | Vashya (2) | Graha Maitri (5) | Bhakoot (7) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groom Scorpio, bride Pisces | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 (dosha cancelled) |
| Groom Pisces, bride Scorpio | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 (dosha cancelled) |
Varna: Scorpio is Brahmin, Pisces is Brahmin. Vashya group: Scorpio is Keeta (insect), Pisces is Jalachara (water). Together these four give up to 15 of the 36 points.
The other 21 points (Tara, Yoni, Gana and Nadi) come from the birth stars (nakshatras), so check the full 36-point match with both birth dates: free kundli matching.
Tips for this pair
- Don't sulk; talk it out the same day.
- Keep some practical routines together.
What people often ask
Are Scorpio and Pisces compatible?
By sign alone they are a strong match, scoring 12 of 12 on the sign-based Vedic points. The full birth charts decide the rest.
Is there Bhakoot dosha between Scorpio and Pisces?
Yes, by sign: they are 5th and 9th from each other. It is often considered cancelled because the sign lords are friends.
Which is more important: Sun sign or Moon sign compatibility?
Western astrology usually compares Sun signs; Indian (Vedic) astrology uses Moon signs for marriage matching. If you know your birth details, the Moon sign is the better guide.
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