Vrishabha Rashi (Taurus)
Vrishabha is rashi 2 of 12, spanning 30° to 60° of the sidereal zodiac. Steadiness, comfort and a feeling for beauty and resources.
Vrishabha (Taurus) at a glance
| Ruling planet | Venus |
|---|---|
| Element | Earth |
| Modality | Fixed (sthira) |
| Nature | Feminine (even sign) |
| Symbol | a bull |
| Body part (Kalapurusha) | the face and neck |
| Exalted planet | the Moon (3°) |
| Debilitated planet | None |
Nakshatras in Vrishabha
A rashi is 30° and a nakshatra pada is 3°20′, so Vrishabha holds nine padas: Krittika (pada 2, 3, 4), Rohini (all four padas), Mrigashira (pada 1, 2).
Moon sign and Lagna
If the Moon was in Vrishabha at your birth, Vrishabha is your Janma Rashi. If Vrishabha was rising on the eastern horizon, it is your Lagna (ascendant) and sets the house numbering of your Kundali. Both need your exact birth time and place.
Frequently asked questions
Which planet rules Vrishabha rashi?
Venus is the lord of Vrishabha (Taurus).
Which nakshatras fall in Vrishabha?
Vrishabha contains Krittika (pada 2, 3, 4), Rohini (all four padas), Mrigashira (pada 1, 2).
Is Vrishabha rashi my Sun sign?
Only by coincidence. Vedic astrology calls the sign your Moon occupied at birth your rashi, and it uses the sidereal zodiac, about 24° behind the tropical zodiac used for Western Sun signs. Your Kundali shows your Moon sign exactly.
Which planets are exalted or debilitated in Vrishabha?
In Vrishabha, Moon (3°) is exalted.