Yoni
యోని
Sanskrit: योनि · Category: Compatibility
Quick Definition
Sexual / temperamental compatibility based on animal symbolism — 14 animal yonis.
Detailed Explanation
Each nakshatra has an animal yoni: Ashwa (horse), Gaja (elephant), Mesha (ram), Sarpa (serpent), Shwana (dog), Marjara (cat), Mushaka (rat), Gau (cow), Mahisha (buffalo), Vyaghra (tiger), Mriga (deer), Vanara (monkey), Nakula (mongoose), Simha (lion). In matching, same yoni = 4 pts (full), friendly = 3, neutral = 2, enemy = 0.
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Author & Sources
Compiled by Pandit Ramachandra Sharma, Vedic Astrologer & Panchangam Scholar. Definitions cross-referenced against classical texts: Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, Muhurta Chintamani, Surya Siddhanta, Gṛhya Sūtras. See the full Vedic Glossary for 58 terms across Panchanga, Astrology, Calendar, Dosha, Ritual, and Sanskara categories.