Water sign · ruled by Mars
Scorpio
Vrishchika वृश्चिक
Vrishchik rashi in English is Scorpio. Depth and transformation. Associated with intensity, privacy, resilience and a wish to understand what lies beneath.
- Western Sun sign dates
- 23 Oct – 21 Nov
- Vedic Sun sign dates
- 17 Nov – 15 Dec
- Element
- Water
- Ruling planet
- Mars
- Symbol
- Scorpion
- Name letters
- To, Na, Ni, Nu, Ne, No, Ya, Yi, Yu
Traditional associations
Vrishchik rashi at a glance
- English name
- Scorpio
- Sanskrit name
- Vrishchika (वृश्चिक)
- Quality
- Fixed (sthira)
- Direction
- North
- Body part (Kalapurusha)
- Private parts
- Exalted planet
- None
- Debilitated planet
- Moon
- Lucky day
- Tuesday
- Lucky colours
- Red
- Lucky number
- 9
- Gemstone (of its lord)
- Red coral
Lunar mansions within Vrishchika
Nakshatras in Scorpio
- Vishakha विशाखाPada 4 · ruled by JupiterSymbol: a triumphal arch. Deity: Indra and Agni. Themes of purpose, focus and determination.
- Anuradha अनुराधाPada 1, 2, 3, 4 · ruled by SaturnSymbol: a lotus. Deity: Mitra, of friendship. Themes of devotion, cooperation and loyalty.
- Jyeshtha ज्येष्ठाPada 1, 2, 3, 4 · ruled by MercurySymbol: a circular amulet or umbrella. Deity: Indra, the chief. Themes of protection, seniority and courage.
Traditional associations for reflection, not predictions. Dates are approximate and can shift by a day from year to year.
Vrishchik rashi: questions people ask
What is Vrishchik rashi in English?
Vrishchik rashi (Vrishchika, वृश्चिक) is Scorpio in English. Its symbol is scorpion and its ruling planet is Mars.
What are the name letters of Vrishchik rashi?
The name letters (namakshar) of Vrishchik rashi are To, Na, Ni, Nu, Ne, No, Ya, Yi, Yu. They come from the padas of Vishakha, Anuradha, Jyeshtha nakshatra.
Which nakshatras are in Vrishchik rashi?
Vrishchik rashi (Scorpio) holds padas of Vishakha, Anuradha, Jyeshtha nakshatra.
Who is the lord of Vrishchik rashi?
Mars rules Vrishchik rashi. Its traditional lucky day is Tuesday, its colours red and its number 9.
Which gemstone is for Vrishchik rashi?
Tradition links Vrishchik rashi with red coral, the stone of its lord Mars. Astrologers check the whole birth chart, not only the rashi, before any stone is worn.