Varna (matching)

Now we discuss the compatibility points based on the Varna of the couple. This is shown in the table below

Boy/Girl	Brahmin	Kshatriya	Vaishya	Shudra
Brahmin	1	1	1	1
Kshatriya	0	1	1	1
Vaishya	0	0	1	1
Shudra	0	0	0	1

From this table it is clear that the only rule followed herein is that if varna(boy) is more than varna(girl), then there is a match failing which there is no match.

However, I do not agree with this table, it is because it is a product of its times and just follows the traditional injunction in Manusmriti that the caste of the boy must be higher than that of the girl.

This may not be the best way to go about the match, it is best that if the couple is aware of their varna, and the tendencies it bestows upon them. To check whether they work well with a person who has the tendencies corresponding to their partner's varna. For example a (kshatriya) boy may be highly competitive and yet does not prefer the company of such a person himself, but likes the company of philosophical people. In which case the marriage to a Brahmin girl is still good, even though the above table contraindicates the match.

The way stars affect our destinies is is by sending subtle influences which affect our psyche. A good astrologer thus is not only a bean counter, but also expert at the art of psychology.