Taurus and Sagittarius compatibility: love, marriage and friendship
How Taurus and Sagittarius get on in love, marriage and friendship, with the Vedic Bhakoot and Graha Maitri points.
- Elements
- Earth + Fire
- Nature
- Fixed + Mutable (dual)
- Ruling planets
- Venus + Jupiter
- Signs are
- 6th and 8th from each other
- Vedic sign score
- 0.5 of 12 (Bhakoot 0/7, Graha Maitri 0.5/5)
In short: by sign alone, Taurus and Sagittarius are a challenging match that needs patience. Real compatibility depends on the whole birth charts of both people, especially the Moon signs, Venus and the 7th house.
How you connect
Fire brings energy and ideas; earth brings patience and practical sense. Fire can find earth slow, and earth can find fire reckless.
One of you is steady (fixed) and the other changeable (mutable). The steady one gives roots, the flexible one keeps life fresh.
Your signs share little in common, so the relationship asks for constant adjustment and patience.
Love and marriage
This works when fire values earth's loyalty and earth enjoys fire's warmth. Plans need both speed and care.
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 signs pull in different directions, so understanding and effort matter more. The birth stars of both people decide the rest of the match.
For astrology students: Bhakoot, Graha Maitri, Varna and Vashya
Your signs are 6th and 8th from each other, which gives 0 of 7 Bhakoot points (Bhakoot dosha) in Vedic matching.
Taurus is ruled by Venus and Sagittarius by Jupiter. Venus treats Jupiter as neutral and Jupiter treats Venus as an enemy, giving 0.5 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 Taurus, bride Sagittarius | 0 | 1–2 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Groom Sagittarius, bride Taurus | 1 | 1–2 | 0.5 | 0 |
Varna: Taurus is Vaishya, Sagittarius is Kshatriya. Vashya group: Taurus is Chatushpada (four-footed), Sagittarius is Manava (human) or Chatushpada (four-footed) (by degree). 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
- Agree on money and plans early.
- Make room for both rest and adventure.
What people often ask
Are Taurus and Sagittarius compatible?
By sign alone they are a challenging match that needs patience, scoring 0.5 of 12 on the sign-based Vedic points. The full birth charts decide the rest.
Is there Bhakoot dosha between Taurus and Sagittarius?
Yes, by sign: they are 6th and 8th from each other.
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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