Rashi compatibility
Scorpio and Cancer compatibility
- Sign count
- 9
- Sign lords
- Mars · Moon
- Elements
- Water · Water
Overall picture
Birth stars inside these signs
Scorpio contains Vishakha, Anuradha, Jyeshtha; Cancer contains Punarvasu, Pushya, Ashlesha. The table below shows the star pairs across the two signs that agree most.
The elements of Scorpio and Cancer
Two water signs share depth, devotion and intuition. Scorpio and Cancer often understand each other without many words, and family bonds tend to be close. The tradition, which links water to the Moon and the tides, notes that moods can rise together too. Shared prayer, music and time near water are said to soothe this bond.
Counting from Scorpio to Cancer: the Bhakoot
The two signs sit in a 5 and 9 relation, the trines of children, merit and dharma. Many South Indian families count this among the favoured pairings for affection and blessings, though some North Indian texts treat the 5 and 9 Bhakoot with care. The full chart and the stars settle the question.
How the pace of the two signs fits
A movable sign meets a fixed one: one partner starts things, the other sees them through. The tradition values this division of labour when each respects the other's pace.
What sign compatibility can and cannot tell you
Moon-sign factors are only part of a marriage match. Tamil Porutham checks ten factors and North Indian Ashtakoota scores eight, and most of them depend on the two birth stars rather than the signs. Rasi, Vasya and the friendship of the sign lords are the sign-based factors shown here. A full match also looks at Rajju, Vedha, Nadi, Mangal Dosha and the strength of both seventh houses.
How to use this page
Read the factor table first, then look at the star pairs: two people with the same Moon signs can have very different results depending on their Nakshatras. Open a star pair to see all seven Tamil checks and the star-based Ashtakoota points, or run a full match with both birth details.
| Factor | Result | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Rasi Porutham | Agrees | Counting 9 from Scorpio to Cancer is an acceptable Rasi count. |
| Vasya (attraction) | Neutral | Neither sign is Vasya to the other; attraction is judged from other factors. |
| Sign lords | Agrees | Mars and Moon are not enemies, which supports cooperation. |
| Elements | Agrees | Both are Water signs and share a temperament. |
| Star pair | Tamil Porutham checks | Ashtakoota points (star-based) |
|---|---|---|
| Vishakha + Pushya | 4/7 | 9/21 |
| Anuradha + Punarvasu | 4/7 | 9/21 |
| Anuradha + Ashlesha | 4/7 | 9/21 |
| Jyeshtha + Punarvasu | 4/7 | 9/21 |
| Jyeshtha + Pushya | 4/7 | 9/21 |
| Vishakha + Punarvasu | 4/7 | 6/21 |
Common questions
Are Scorpio and Cancer compatible?
Scorpio and Cancer are counted 9 signs apart from the first partner's sign. The factor table on this page shows whether Rasi, Vasya and the sign lords agree; the Nakshatras decide most of the final score.
Who rules Scorpio and Cancer?
Scorpio is ruled by Mars and Cancer by Moon. Friendly or identical lords support understanding; enemy lords ask for more patience.
What is Rasi Porutham?
Rasi Porutham counts from the bride's Moon sign to the groom's. Counts of 6 and 8 (the shashtashtaka pair) and 2 and 12 are traditionally treated with care, while 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10 and 11 are usually acceptable.
Does the order matter, Scorpio with Cancer or Cancer with Scorpio?
Yes. Traditional matching counts from the bride's sign to the groom's, so the reverse pairing can give a different result. The link at the bottom of the page opens the reverse pair.
What if Rasi Porutham does not agree?
Many astrologers accept a match when the Nakshatra factors, especially Rajju and Vedha, agree and the sign lords are friendly. One factor alone is never the deciding point.
What elements are Scorpio and Cancer?
Scorpio is Water and Cancer is Water. Matching elements share a temperament; complementary ones can balance each other.
Is this enough to fix a marriage?
No. Use it as an introduction. A full match uses both exact birth charts, all Porutham or Ashtakoota factors, Dosha checks and the timing of periods.
How do I run a full match?
Enter both birth details in Porutham or Guna Milan. The result lists every factor with its explanation.
Do the elements of Scorpio and Cancer suit each other?
Scorpio is a Water sign and Cancer is a Water sign. The section on the elements above describes how the tradition reads this pairing and what helps it.
What is the Bhakoot between Scorpio and Cancer?
Counting from Scorpio to Cancer gives 9. Bhakoot, also called Rasi Kuta, reads the sign distance from both sides; the section above explains what this count traditionally means.
Is Scorpio and Cancer a good match for marriage?
The sign factors on this page are one layer. Families also read the ten Poruthams or the Ashtakoota from both birth stars, Rajju and Nadi, and the full charts before deciding.
Does the order of Scorpio and Cancer matter?
Some factors, such as Rasi Porutham and Stree Deergha, are counted from the bride's side in South Indian matching, so the reverse pairing can read a little differently. The link to the reverse page shows it.
Which Nakshatra pairs work best across Scorpio and Cancer?
The table of birth stars on this page lists the pairs across the two signs that agree on the most factors. Each pair links to its own detailed reading.
What can a couple of Scorpio and Cancer do to strengthen the bond?
The tradition suggests keeping festivals and family rituals together, honouring the planets that rule both signs (Mars and Moon) on their weekdays, and seeking the blessing of elders before major steps.