For many families, the horoscope (jathagam) is one of the first things exchanged. Here is a gentle overview so that you can talk about it confidently.
What is compared
Astrologers usually compare the birth star (nakshatra), the moon sign (rasi) and the positions of the planets. The agreement between two charts is often described in terms of porutham — a set of traditional compatibility checks.
Keep it in perspective
Horoscope matching is one input among many. Shared values, education, family expectations and simply getting along matter just as much. Add your horoscope to your profile so that families who care about it can check early, and focus your conversations on the person.