Kundli matching for marriage in the UK usually starts with an online guna score and quickly raises bigger questions. A number out of 36 is only the first layer. A personal compatibility reading looks at both full charts, explains what the score does and does not mean, and gives the whole family a calmer, shared basis for the conversation.

Why UK families still value kundli matching

For many British Indian, Nepali and wider South Asian families, horoscope matching is part of how a marriage is welcomed, whether the couple met through family introductions, at university or through an app. For some parents and grandparents it is a meaningful tradition; for some couples it is a way of honouring family while making their own choice. Often it is both at once.

What has changed is the setting. Couples may be born in Leicester, Birmingham or London while elders live in Delhi, Gujarat or Kathmandu. Birth details sit in different countries, conversations happen across time zones, and everyone has already typed names into a matching website and received slightly different numbers.

If you would like to begin with a quick question about your situation, send it through the enquiry form and I will explain what a reading would cover.

What an online score leaves out

Automated matching compares the two Moon positions and totals points across eight categories. That is useful as a starting point, and it reflects a long tradition. But the score does not look at:

the seventh house of each chart, which traditionally describes partnership
Venus and Jupiter, key significators of marriage
the navamsa (D9) chart, which classical astrology uses to refine marriage themes
each person's running planetary periods and how they align
whether a low-scoring category is balanced by other factors in the charts

Two couples with the same score can have very different charts. That is why a number alone should never be treated as a verdict on a relationship.

Kundli matching for marriage in the UK: practical steps

Most confusion comes from the details rather than the astrology. Getting these right first saves a great deal of worry later.

Gather accurate birth details

You need date, time and place of birth for both people. In England and Wales the time of birth is not normally shown on a birth certificate, although Scottish certificates include it. Parents, hospital notes or a child health record may help. For a partner born in India or elsewhere, a family horoscope prepared at birth often records the time.

Watch the time zone

A UK birth during British Summer Time is an hour ahead of GMT. Entering the wrong offset is one of the most common reasons family members get different results from different websites.

Agree what the family wants to know

Before any reading, it helps to agree whether the aim is reassurance, understanding potential challenges, or guidance on how the couple can communicate well. A shared question keeps the conversation constructive.

Decide who will join

Some couples prefer a private session and share the key points afterwards; others invite parents. Because sessions take place online, relatives in another country can join the same call.

Plan how you will share what you learn

If only the couple attends, agree beforehand how the main points will be passed on to parents. Summarising the strengths first, then any areas to be mindful of, and finally the practical suggestions for communication tends to keep family discussions warm rather than anxious.

Handling family expectations with care

Kundli matching can become tense when a couple has already committed to each other and a website returns a low number, or when relatives disagree about how much weight to give it. A few principles help:

Treat the score as information, not a ruling. The fuller reading explains which factors are genuinely significant and which are balanced elsewhere.
Focus on communication. The most useful outcome is often a clearer picture of each person's needs and how to meet them.
Let each generation be heard. Elders may value specific traditional checks; the couple may want practical insight. A good reading can address both.

The article on a family compatibility reading explores how charts can support understanding between relatives more broadly.

How the Compatibility Reading works

The Compatibility Reading is a 30-minute online session over Google Meet or WhatsApp. Using both sets of birth details, I look at the strengths and challenges within the relationship and at how the two of you can improve communication and avoid misunderstandings. Where a family has already run an online match, I can explain what the score reflects and where the full charts add important context.

It is guidance to support a thoughtful decision, not a pass or fail certificate, and it does not promise any particular outcome for a marriage. The choice always remains with the couple and their family.

Once a match is agreed, many families turn to choosing a wedding date. The Magic of Lucky Dates and Times service selects an auspicious muhurat from the planetary positions in your horoscopes, which is especially useful when UK venues need booking well in advance.

Frequently asked questions

Can we do kundli matching if one of us does not know their birth time?

Yes, with care. The Moon-based factors are often reliable from the date and place alone, while house-based factors need the time. The reading will be clear about what is firm and what is less certain.

Do both partners need to attend the reading?

No, although many couples prefer to. Birth details for both are needed either way.

Is a low guna score a reason not to marry?

Not on its own. The score is one traditional layer. A full reading looks at the charts as a whole and at how any challenges might be understood and worked with.

Can relatives abroad join the session?

Yes. Sessions are held online, so family members in India or elsewhere can join the same call.

Whether the match is still being considered or the families have already agreed, use the enquiry form to share both sets of birth details and what your family most wants to understand. I will flag anything missing, such as an uncertain birth time, and arrange a session that relatives in the UK or abroad can join.