Vrishchika Rashi (Scorpio)
Vrishchika is rashi 8 of 12, spanning 210° to 240° of the sidereal zodiac. Intensity, depth and research into hidden matters.
Vrishchika (Scorpio) at a glance
| Ruling planet | Mars |
|---|---|
| Element | Water |
| Modality | Fixed (sthira) |
| Nature | Feminine (even sign) |
| Symbol | a scorpion |
| Body part (Kalapurusha) | the genitals |
| Exalted planet | None |
| Debilitated planet | the Moon (3°) |
Nakshatras in Vrishchika
A rashi is 30° and a nakshatra pada is 3°20′, so Vrishchika holds nine padas: Vishakha (pada 4), Anuradha (all four padas), Jyeshtha (all four padas).
Moon sign and Lagna
If the Moon was in Vrishchika at your birth, Vrishchika is your Janma Rashi. If Vrishchika 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 Vrishchika rashi?
Mars is the lord of Vrishchika (Scorpio).
Which nakshatras fall in Vrishchika?
Vrishchika contains Vishakha (pada 4), Anuradha (all four padas), Jyeshtha (all four padas).
Is Vrishchika 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 Vrishchika?
In Vrishchika, Moon (3°) is debilitated.