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Love Match Score

Birthday Compatibility Score: +61

Veena born September 7, 1996
Virgo ♍

Rayaan born October 6, 1997
Libra ♎

Scoring Overview

A negative test score indicates discord in the relationship. The couple might be physically attracted to each other, but it is going to be rough. There might be a lot of disagreements and may even harm each other. The association will need many adjustments for it to work. Read the interpretation in the next section to find out what aspects cause harmony and discord.

A score of +20 and below indicates average harmony. This is a casual relationship from everyday people. The pair may say hi and hello to each other, but there is no deep connection between them. This is sometimes called the “friends zone.”

A score of +21 to +40 indicates greater harmony beyond friendship. A score of +41 to +60 is a sign of a good match. A score of +61 to +80 indicates general compatibility. +81 to +100 is an excellent score but is hard to find.

A score above +100 ranks high on the love compatibility meter. The pair has a lot of common grounds to enjoy. Whenever there is a conflict, the couple can easily overcome it without affecting their relationship.

A score above +200 is very rare to find. This is an extraordinary match! Both individuals are very committed to nurturing one another. Some will call this pair “soul mates.”

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Veena and Rayaan’s Relationship

Rayaan and Veena’s relationship is more than just Sun sign compatibility of Libra and Virgo. No individual is a pure Libra or Virgo but instead is a unique combination of signs and planets. The following interpretation defines the synastry or interplanetary aspects between the planets in Veena’s birth chart and the planets in Rayaan’s birth chart. There is no evil planet in the combinations. No single combination can make or break the relationship. The list goes from the most harmonious (positive) to the most discordant (negative).

A neutral score means it can go both ways. If there are many positive elements, they can pull the neutral ones with them making the relationship a favorable one. The opposite can also happen where a lot of negative aspects can pull the neutral ones causing a general discord in the relationship.

Veena’s Mercury Trines Rayaan’s Uranus (+10.18 harmony) – Veena’s mentality and powers of perception combine very effortlessly with Rayaan’s sense of independence, freedom, and originality. There is harmony in the intellectual and mental awakening between Veena and Rayaan. Both bring out each other’s innate genius and encourage its development. The relationship generates tremendous creativity in each other. Communication flows smoothly. Both enjoy the frequent exchange of challenging ideas.

Veena’s Venus Trines Rayaan’s Venus (+8.43 harmony) – The individual sense of sexuality, attraction, or intimacy combines very comfortably with the couple. There is harmony in the way each other expresses affection. Social, cultural, and financial interests are the same. Both enjoy the same pleasures in life. Veena and Rayaan have the desire to help and encourage each other. The relationship is a romantic attraction.

Rayaan’s Venus Trines Veena’s Mars (+7.40 harmony) – Rayaan’s sense of sexuality, attraction, or intimacy combines very effortlessly with Veena’s sexual drive, temper, and powers of self-assertion. There is harmony in the desire of Veena and loving nature of Rayaan. Both are strongly attracted to each other. This aspect is favorable in marriage and offers a fulfilling relationship.

Veena’s Mercury Sextiles Rayaan’s Pluto (+7.32 harmony) – Veena’s mentality and powers of perception combine pleasantly with Rayaan’s sense of transformation, change, or power and destiny. Rayaan stimulates Veena to be open to new ways of thinking. Veena appreciates Rayaan’s intensity and emotional honesty. Both can understand the effect they have on each other. Rayaan’s influence on Veena is stronger than Veena’s on Rayaan.

Veena’s Mercury Trines Rayaan’s Neptune (+6.24 harmony) – Veena’s mentality and powers of perception combine very effortlessly with Rayaan’s sense of spirituality, imagination, or mystical inclination. There is harmony when Rayaan inspires the creativity of Veena. Veena’s practical suggestions give form to Rayaan’s abstract ideas. Both can discover many interests through excellent communication. The relationship brings a feeling of great pleasure and happiness through sharing of creative projects.

Veena’s Venus Trines Rayaan’s Pluto (+5.86 harmony) – Veena’s sense of sexuality, attraction, or intimacy combines very effortlessly with Rayaan’s sense of transformation, change, or power and destiny. There is harmony when both enjoy moving forward and growing through the relationship. There are feelings of relief and enlightenment after a relationship challenge. The magnetic attraction between Veena and Rayaan makes it impossible to separate them permanently.

Veena’s Mercury Trines Rayaan’s Jupiter (+4.27 harmony) – Veena’s mentality and powers of perception combine very effortlessly with Rayaan’s sense of growth, expansion, or generosity. Wit and humor are abundant in the relationship. Exchange of ideas is enthusiastic and friendly. Veena’s thoughts are in harmony with Rayaan’s dreams. Rayaan’s faith deepens Veena’s intellectual self-confidence. Rayaan sympathizes with Veena’s desire for mental advancement. Veena respects the moral, spiritual, and intellectual abilities of Rayaan.

Rayaan’s Moon Trines Veena’s Saturn (+4.24 harmony) – Rayaan’s emotional needs combine very effortlessly with Veena’s sense of commitment, necessity, or duty. There is a sense of quiet harmony when the emotions of Rayaan are stabilized by Veena. Rayaan expands the ideas of Veena with practical imagination. Veena will be dependable, loyal, and offers counsel when Rayaan is depressed. Rayaan and Veena complement each other nicely. There are mutual respect and practical support for each other. Both are in agreement when it comes to financial matters. The aspect encourages friendly contact when there is a big age gap between Rayaan and Veena.

Veena’s Mercury Sextiles Rayaan’s Mars (+4.21 harmony) – Veena’s mentality and powers of perception combine pleasantly with Rayaan’s sexual drive, temper, and powers of self-assertion. Both stimulate the exchange of ideas and self-expression in each other. The relationship inspires a lively and productive conversation. Veena’s thoughts and opinions are set in motion by Rayaan’s encouragement.

Veena’s Saturn Trines Rayaan’s Pluto (+4.10 harmony) – Veena’s sense of commitment, necessity, or duty combines very effortlessly with Rayaan’s sense of transformation, change, or power and destiny. Veena’s steady and patient practicality is in harmony with Rayaan’s quiet but immense power. Both Veena and Rayaan are good in planning together big projects and will make good use of each other’s experience. This aspect is good for a business partnership.

Rayaan’s Venus Sextiles Veena’s Neptune (+4.09 harmony) – Rayaan’s sense of sexuality, attraction, or intimacy combines pleasantly with Veena’s sense of spirituality, imagination, or mystical inclination. There is stimulation in each other’s mutual interest in nature, religion, art, music, or arcane studies. The relationship brings out kindness, sympathy, and generosity toward each other. Rayaan is willing to overlook Veena’s faults. Veena is delighted to be loved in such a sophisticated manner.

Rayaan’s Moon Sextiles Veena’s Mercury (+3.99 harmony) – Rayaan’s emotional needs combine pleasantly with Veena’s mentality and powers of perception. The relationship stimulates deep communication in a friendly manner. There is an intuitive understanding of each other’s ideas and views. Both have many similar interests and encourage each other’s mental development. Veena and Rayaan are often in complete agreement with each other. There is usually a telepathic thought projection. The relationship provides favorable circumstances to solve problems reasonably.

Veena’s Mercury Sextiles Rayaan’s Venus (+3.73 harmony) – Veena’s mentality and powers of perception combine pleasantly with Rayaan’s sense of sexuality, attraction, or intimacy. Veena’s communication style stimulates Rayaan’s emotions, visions, and needs. The graceful flow of tenderness from Rayaan makes Veena feel exciting and sexy. There is a fascinating exchange of ideas in the relationship. This aspect is favorable in marriage.

Rayaan’s Venus Sextiles Veena’s Uranus (+3.58 harmony) – Rayaan’s sense of sexuality, attraction, or intimacy combines pleasantly with Veena’s sense of independence, freedom, and originality. There is stimulation that brings out the latent creative genius in each other. A mystical or glamorous aura is present in the relationship. Veena surprises Rayaan in one way or another. Rayaan has a pleasant way of toning down Veena’s eccentricity.

Veena’s Uranus Sextiles Rayaan’s Pluto (+3.45 harmony) – Veena’s sense of independence, freedom, and originality combine pleasantly with Rayaan’s sense of transformation, change, or power and destiny. The relationship stimulates the expression of individuality or spiritual unfoldment in one or both individuals. Both help each other to stand up for their beliefs.

Veena’s Saturn Sextiles Rayaan’s Uranus (+3.17 harmony) – Veena’s sense of commitment, necessity, or duty combines pleasantly with Rayaan’s sense of independence, freedom, and originality. The relationship stimulates progress in both Veena and Rayaan. Both can endure a lot of stress when working together. Rayaan is spontaneous and creative while Veena is sensible and rational.

Veena’s Venus Trines Rayaan’s Mars (+2.98 harmony) – Veena’s sense of sexuality, attraction, or intimacy combines very effortlessly with Rayaan’s sexual drive, temper, and powers of self-assertion. There is harmony in the desire of Rayaan and loving nature of Veena. Both are strongly attracted to each other. This aspect is favorable in marriage and offers a fulfilling relationship.

Rayaan’s Neptune Sextiles Veena’s Pluto (+2.63 harmony) – Rayaan’s mystical or spiritual inclination combines pleasantly with Veena’s sense of transformation, change, or power and destiny. The spiritual urge of Rayaan stimulates the reforming urge of Veena. Both will support and encourage each other’s spiritual enlightenment. The relationship inspires each other to meet the world with compassion and grace.

Rayaan’s Mars Trines Veena’s Saturn (+2.48 harmony) – Rayaan’s sexual drive, temper, and powers of self-assertion combine very effortlessly with Veena’s sense of commitment, necessity, or duty. This aspect is suitable for any kind of partnership including business, family, or marriage. There is harmony in Veena’s patience and Rayaan’s aggressiveness.

Veena’s Mars Trines Rayaan’s Pluto (+2.19 harmony) – Veena’s sexual drive, temper, and powers of self-assertion combine very effortlessly with Rayaan’s sense of transformation, change, or power and destiny. There is an impressive harmony between Veena and Rayaan. Both can strengthen each other’s willpower to tackle any large-scale projects together. This aspect is perfect for a business partnership.

Rayaan’s Venus Trines Veena’s Saturn (+1.88 harmony) – Rayaan’s sense of sexuality, attraction, or intimacy combines very effortlessly with Veena’s sense of commitment, necessity, or duty. Veena’s protective trait is in harmony with Rayaan’s loving nature. Trust is a rare and precious part of the association. This aspect is good for a long-term relationship.

Rayaan’s Uranus Sextiles Veena’s Pluto (+1.79 harmony) – Rayaan’s sense of independence, freedom, and originality combine pleasantly with Veena’s sense of transformation, change, or power and destiny. The relationship stimulates the expression of individuality or spiritual unfoldment in one or both individuals. Both help each other to stand up for their beliefs.

Rayaan’s Moon Trines Veena’s Venus (+1.70 harmony) – Rayaan’s emotional needs combine very effortlessly with Veena’s sense of sexuality, attraction, or intimacy. There is harmony in the deep mutual devotion and affection in each other. Veena’s cuteness charms Rayaan’s soul. Both are in agreement on creative undertakings and social engagements. Rayaan and Veena can easily forgive each other on minor conflicts. This aspect boosts a strong physical attraction for love and marriage.

Rayaan’s Mercury Trines Veena’s Uranus (+1.41 harmony) – Rayaan’s mentality and powers of perception combine very effortlessly with Veena’s sense of independence, freedom, and originality. There is harmony in the intellectual and mental awakening between Rayaan and Veena. Both bring out each other’s innate genius and encourage its development. The relationship generates tremendous creativity in each other. Communication flows smoothly. Both enjoy the frequent exchange of challenging ideas.

Rayaan’s Venus Conjuncts Veena’s Pluto (+1.34 harmony) – Rayaan’s sense of sexuality, attraction, or intimacy combines with Veena’s sense of transformation, change, or power and destiny. There is an intense sexual attraction in the relationship. Both share a deep emotional tie. Veena may become possessive, jealous, and demand more intimacy than Rayaan is capable of giving. Times of frustration is followed by enlightenment and release.

Rayaan’s Mars Sextiles Veena’s Uranus (+1.30 harmony) – Rayaan’s sexual drive, temper, and powers of self-assertion combine pleasantly with Veena’s sense of independence, freedom, and originality. The relationship stimulates confidence in each other. Both will benefit from a sense of adventure and creativity as a team.

Rayaan’s Jupiter Sextiles Veena’s Saturn (+0.33 harmony) – Rayaan’s sense of growth, expansion, or generosity combines pleasantly with Veena’s sense of commitment, necessity, or duty. Veena’s practicality stimulates Rayaan’s expansive ideas. Rayaan provides vision while Veena creates structure. Both work better as a team to achieve a common goal. This aspect is also favorable in a business partnership.

Veena’s Mars Trines Rayaan’s Mars (+0.21 harmony) – The individual sexual drive, temper, and powers of self-assertion combine very comfortably between the couple. There is harmony in the desires and dreams of Veena and Rayaan. The relationship is encouraging to achieve each other’s goals and ambitions. Rayaan and Veena are incredibly attracted to each other and are sexually compatible.

Rayaan’s Moon Sextiles Veena’s Uranus (+0.12 harmony) – Rayaan’s emotional needs combine pleasantly with Veena’s sense of independence, freedom, and originality. There’s a degree of unpredictability linking Rayaan and Veena. Both like and love each other in unexpected ways. Rayaan and Veena are friends and romantic lovers at the same time. Veena awakens and inspires ideas in Rayaan. Rayaan’s natural instinctual mind stimulates Veena’s inventiveness and creativity.

Rayaan’s Sun Conjuncts Veena’s Mercury (neutral) – Rayaan’s sense of identity, ego, will, and character combine with Veena’s mentality and powers of perception. There is effective communication and fewer misunderstanding between Rayaan and Veena. Both can work together in their similar ideas and points of view. Rayaan supports the progressive ideas of Veena. Veena understands the unique individuality of Rayaan.

Veena’s Mercury Conjuncts Rayaan’s Mercury (neutral) – The individual mentality and powers of perception combine with ease between the couple. There is a similarity of ideas and way of thinking. Both are able to communicate intellectually to handle mental tasks. Veena and Rayaan have a similar approach to solving problems even if they have different educational backgrounds. Their two minds learn from each other. Both can read each other’s thoughts. Communication is never a problem and both never run out of topics to discuss.

Veena’s Uranus Conjuncts Rayaan’s Uranus (neutral) – The individual sense of independence, freedom, and originality combine with ease between the couple. Both Veena and Rayaan complement each other’s individuality and independence. There is mutual appreciation in the relationship. Both bring out the eccentric side of one another.

Veena’s Uranus Conjuncts Rayaan’s Neptune (neutral) – Veena’s respect for expression of individuality combines with Rayaan’s mystical, spiritual inclinations. There may be a similarity of social or political views between Veena and Rayaan. Each partner will share radical new ideas. The relationship gives a feeling that anything is possible when both are together. There is a creative union of rebellion and idealism. This can sometimes encourage Rayaan or Veena to evade responsibility.

Rayaan’s Uranus Conjuncts Veena’s Neptune (neutral) – Rayaan’s respect for expression of individuality combines with Veena’s mystical, spiritual inclinations. There may be a similarity of social or political views between Rayaan and Veena. Each partner will share radical new ideas. The relationship gives a feeling that anything is possible when both are together. There is a creative union of rebellion and idealism. This can sometimes encourage Veena or Rayaan to evade responsibility.

Veena’s Neptune Conjuncts Rayaan’s Neptune (neutral) – The individual sense of spirituality, imagination, or mysticism combines with ease within the couple. Both Veena and Rayaan share the same tastes in art, music, or religion. The relationship encourages positive traits of creativity and dreaminess. It also has the tendency to promote negative characteristics of laziness or indecisiveness in Veena or Rayaan.

Rayaan’s Moon Conjuncts Veena’s Pluto (neutral) – Rayaan’s emotional needs combine with Veena’s sense of transformation, change, or power and destiny. The fusion can be either very good or very bad depending on other aspects of the relationship. There is a powerful physical attraction between Veena and Rayaan. Veena expands the ideas, imagination, and viewpoints of Rayaan. Sometimes Rayaan will find Veena to be possessive, jealous, and domineering.

Veena’s Pluto Conjuncts Rayaan’s Pluto (neutral) – The individual sense of transformation, change, or power and destiny combine with ease within the couple. Veena and Rayaan enjoy the same cultural references. Rayaan and Veena have a great time talking about the good old days since both came from the same generation.

Veena’s Saturn Conjuncts Rayaan’s Saturn (-0.22 discord) – The individual sense of commitment, necessity, or duty combines with ease within the couple. Veena and Rayaan share the same ideas regarding security and ambitions. Both want things to be the same way and can understand each other’s problems. This aspect can have a devitalizing effect if Veena and Rayaan are a young couple who are doing the same wrong things together.

Veena’s Jupiter Squares Rayaan’s Saturn (-0.65 discord) – Veena’s sense of growth, expansion, or generosity interacts stressfully with Rayaan’s sense of commitment, necessity, or duty. There is friction in Rayaan’s view of responsibility and Veena’s dreams of expansion. Rayaan places too much responsibility on Veena. Veena feels confined and frustrated.

Rayaan’s Mars Conjuncts Veena’s Pluto (-0.81 discord) – A delicate combination of Rayaan’s sexual drive, temper, and powers of self-assertion with Veena’s sense of transformation, change, or power and destiny. There is resistance to the display of authority by the other. Both can be vindictive toward each other. The relationship is extremely competitive for Rayaan and Veena.

Veena’s Moon Opposes Rayaan’s Neptune (-1.04 discord) – Veena’s emotional needs confront and challenge Rayaan’s sense of spirituality, imagination, or mystical inclination. There is tension in the overly sensitive moods and feelings in the relationship. Veena can overreact to the confusion caused by Rayaan. Rayaan can be deceptive or dishonest to Veena. Both are capable of keeping secrets to each other that can lead to misunderstanding. This aspect is terrible in marriage.

Rayaan’s Sun Squares Veena’s Jupiter (-1.29 discord) – Rayaan’s sense of identity, ego, will, and character interact stressfully with Veena’s spirit of growth, expansion, or generosity. Rayaan and Veena have the tendency to encourage each other’s self-indulgence, extravagance, and recklessness. There is friction in individual ego, ambition, and belief. Both Veena and Rayaan may see each other as demanding or overbearing. They expect too much from one another.

Veena’s Moon Squares Rayaan’s Mercury (-2.44 discord) – Veena’s emotional needs interact stressfully with Rayaan’s mentality and powers of perception. There is friction in the mismatch of tastes and interests. Veena is hypersensitive and tend to misinterpret Rayaan’s intentions. Rayaan pays no attention or ignores the sensitive nature of Veena. Arguments and debates are common in the relationship.

Rayaan’s Saturn Squares Veena’s Neptune (-2.99 discord) – Rayaan’s sense of commitment, necessity, or duty interacts stressfully with Veena’s sense of spirituality, imagination, or mystical inclination. There is friction in Rayaan’s realism and Veena’s idealism.

Rayaan’s Mercury Squares Veena’s Jupiter (-3.91 discord) – Rayaan’s mentality and powers of perception interact stressfully with Veena’s sense of growth, expansion, or generosity. There is friction in the exchange of ideas in the relationship. Rayaan will seem petty to Veena. Veena might promise more than can be delivered. This is not a serious conflict if there are many harmonious aspects to the relationship.

Veena’s Venus Opposes Rayaan’s Uranus (-4.16 discord) – Veena’s sense of sexuality, attraction, or intimacy confronts and challenges Rayaan’s sense of independence, freedom, and originality. Occasional disappointments in each other can cause tension and temporary separations. Both may be fickle toward each other and cannot depend on one another. The relationship has an erratic, unstable, but intoxicating quality.

Veena’s Mars Opposes Rayaan’s Uranus (-4.71 discord) – Veena’s sexual drive, temper, and powers of self-assertion confront and challenge Rayaan’s sense of independence, freedom, and originality. Both are strong-willed, and this causes tension in the relationship. Veena resents the quiet side of Rayaan. Rayaan dislikes the over emotional side of Veena. Both have an irritating effect on one another which in time can affect their health.

Veena’s Venus Opposes Rayaan’s Neptune (-5.16 discord) – Veena’s sense of sexuality, attraction, or intimacy confronts and challenges Rayaan’s sense of spirituality, imagination, or mystical inclination. There may be a one-sided attraction between Veena and Rayaan. There is likely to be a certain amount of confusion, deception, even evasion in one or both. Unfounded jealousies can cause tension and misinterpretation of each other’s attitudes toward the relationship.

Rayaan’s Sun Opposes Veena’s Saturn (-6.23 discord) – Rayaan’s sense of identity, ego, will, and character confront and challenge Veena’s sense of commitment, necessity, or duty. There is tension and almost electric resistance between Rayaan and Veena. This can quickly become a love-hate relationship. Rayaan may feel Veena being too restrictive, cautious, conservative, and limiting. Veena may feel Rayaan being overbearing, uncooperative, and even refusing guidance.

Rayaan’s Sun Squares Veena’s Moon (-8.05 discord) – Rayaan’s sense of identity, ego, will, and character interact stressfully with Veena’s emotional needs. There is friction in basic temperaments and personalities. Rayaan’s domineering personality can overwhelm Veena’s emotional and sensitive nature. Veena can appear moody to Rayaan’s inconsiderate behavior.

Veena’s Mars Opposes Rayaan’s Neptune (-10.81 discord) – Veena’s sexual drive, temper, and powers of self-assertion confront and challenge Rayaan’s sense of spirituality, imagination, or mystical inclination. There is tension in Rayaan’s elusive reaction to Veena’s unexpected behavior. The relationship can cause emotional disturbance and extravagance in one or both.

Veena’s Moon Squares Rayaan’s Saturn (-12.03 discord) – Veena’s emotional needs interact stressfully with Rayaan’s sense of commitment, necessity, or duty. The friction can easily create misunderstanding between Rayaan’s practicality and Veena’s emotions. Both have opposite ways of handling everything from finance, lifestyle, and stress. Rayaan can be restrictive, disciplinary, judgmental, inconsiderate, and selfish toward Veena. Veena can be moody, impractical, fretful, and oversensitive toward Rayaan.

Rayaan’s Mercury Opposes Veena’s Saturn (-14.65 discord) – Rayaan’s mentality and powers of perception confront and challenge Veena’s sense of commitment, necessity, or duty. There is tension in Veena’s criticism and disapproval of Rayaan’s achievements. Rayaan may seem careless and annoying to Veena. Veena may appear cold and bossy to Rayaan. The tension in the relationship can be a challenge to help each other grow in wisdom.

There are 4 mutual receptions in Veena and Rayaan’s planet combinations. Planets in mutual reception enhance each other. This will add +40 harmony to the total score. The remaining -4.47 discord is due to some minor aspects or planets in parallel.

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Veena and Rayaan don’t let the discordant aspects become a discouragement. It merely indicates the level of difficulty, but it’s not impossible to overcome. A firm determination can overcome any obstacle no matter how big it is. As the saying goes “love can conquer all.”

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