Frequently Asked Questions

Vedic astrology, or Jyotish, is an ancient Indian system of astrology that uses the sidereal zodiac and lunar mansions (nakshatras) to provide insights into personality, relationships, and life events.

Unlike apps that rely solely on algorithms based on preferences, Ristara uses the 3,000-year-old Ashtakoota system to find introductions with genuine cosmic compatibility, going beyond surface-level attributes.

While exact birth time provides the most accurate results, Ristara can still calculate compatibility with approximate times. The more precise your birth details, the better your introductions.

Ashtakoota is a Vedic compatibility system that evaluates eight different aspects of a relationship, each with specific point values totaling 36. Higher scores indicate stronger compatibility.

Ristara is free to start, and your star profile is included. Curated Introductions each week: Up to 3 on Free, Up to 5 on Sitara, Up to 7 on Chandra, Up to 7 on Surya. The pricing page carries the full comparison of every plan and everything each one includes.

The Ashtakoota system has been refined over thousands of years and remains widely used in traditional Indian introductions. While no system guarantees perfect compatibility, it provides a meaningful framework for evaluating it.