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Vrishchika Rashi

Scorpio · Moon sign · also written Vrishchik, Vruschika, Vrischikam

Intense, secretive and transformative, ruled by Mars.

English name
Scorpio
Ruling planet
Mars
Element
Water
Symbol
Scorpion

Vrishchika rashi in English

Vrishchika is Scorpio in English. The difference is the zodiac: Vedic astrology uses the sidereal zodiac, which today sits about 24° behind the Western one, and it reads your Moon sign rather than your Sun sign. So a Western Scorpio is often not a Vedic Vrishchika, and the reverse — only your birth chart settles it.

Nature and traits

Vrishchika natives are often described as intense, determined, secretive and resilient. As a Mars-ruled water sign, it works through intuition, emotional attunement and depth, and its expression is shaped by Mars's placement in the full birth chart.

Nakshatras in Vrishchika rashi

Career, relationships and money

Career
As a Mars-ruled sign, Vrishchika often suits leadership, engineering, sport, defence and entrepreneurship.
Relationships
In love, Vrishchika tends to be passionate and direct — you pursue what you want.
Money
With money, the pattern is earning through drive and enterprise — watch impulsive spending.

These are tendencies of the sign alone. Your lagna, the houses Mars rules for you and your running dasha change how they play out.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Vrishchika rashi in English?
Vrishchika rashi is Scorpio in English. In Vedic astrology it usually means your Moon sign — where the Moon was at birth — measured in the sidereal zodiac, so it can differ from your Western Scorpio sun sign.
Which planet rules Vrishchika rashi?
Vrishchika (Scorpio) is ruled by Mars, and belongs to the Water element.
What are the traits of Vrishchika rashi?
Vrishchika natives are often intense, determined, secretive and resilient. Intense, secretive and transformative, ruled by Mars.
Which nakshatras fall in Vrishchika rashi?
Vishakha (pada 4), Anuradha (all 4 padas), Jyeshtha (all 4 padas). Your exact nakshatra depends on the Moon's degree at birth.
Is rashi the same as sun sign?
In Vedic astrology, your rashi is usually your Moon sign — where the Moon sat at birth — not the Western sun sign. It needs your exact birth chart to determine.
How do I find my rashi?
Enter your birth date, time and place in a free kundli: the chart shows the sign the Moon occupied, which is your rashi, along with your nakshatra and lagna.