Is it written in the stars that I should marry my partner?

I’VE dated a guy for four years. Everything seems fine with him and his family, but I’m still confused about our relationship.

Can you help me make sense of the confused state I’m in. Is he the right guy for me? Are we a match in astrological terms?

If we should marry, please suggest appropriate dates. VG HINDU tradition says marriage is a sacred union between a man and a woman. Before marriage, both are considered incomplete.

Both are assigned certain responsibilities to make a marriage succeed. That’s why many families compare the horoscopes of the prospective brides and grooms to determine whether they will have a blissful marriage.

In astrology, marital compatibility is based on eight parameters (gunas):

1 Varna refers to ego development. It carries one mark.

2 Vashya refers to the intensity of mutual attraction. It carries

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two marks.

3 Tara (three marks) to financial status.

4 Yoni (four marks) relates to chemistry in the bedroom.

5 Maitri (five marks) compares goals in life, intelligence and spirituality.

6 Gana (six marks) evaluates temperament.

7 Bhakut (seven marks ) reflects on family welfare.

8 Nadi (eight marks) refers to health.

The eight parameters total 36 marks. When the two horoscopes are compared, a minimum of 18 is necessary to confirm a match. A higher score improves your chances of a better life.

A score of 18-20 marks is considered an average match, 21-23 a good match, 24-28 a very good match, and above 28 an excellent match, which is rare.

To do a compatibility test in accordance with Vedic astrology, the exact time of birth, date and place of birth are needed.

If the time of birth is not precise, the compatibility test results may not be accurate. However, according to the birth details you gave me, I’m happy to say you and your partner are compatible.

According to the methodology we used, you and your partner scored a healthy 25.5 points.

In more than 90% of cases, this method of horoscope matching is of great help in finding a suitable partner.

However, it is recommended that a couple consider all possible ways to test their compatibility before marriage.

I hope this test will help you decide whether your boyfriend is the one for you. According to my calculations, he is.

There are many suitable dates for you to marry your partner this year.

Once you have decided you want to marry, call my office so we can help you choose the most appropriate date for the wedding.

Readers can send their name and surname, religion, date, place and time of birth and the advice they require to: Mahesh Bang, Tribune Herald, PO Box 47549, Greyville, 4023, or e-mail tribuneherald@inl.co.za or call him at: 083 659 2277 or 031 401 8888