Earth sign · ruled by Venus
Taurus
Vrishabha वृषभ
Vrishabh rashi in English is Taurus. Steadiness and comfort. Associated with patience, loyalty and an appreciation for beauty, food and lasting things.
- Western Sun sign dates
- 20 Apr – 20 May
- Vedic Sun sign dates
- 15 May – 14 Jun
- Element
- Earth
- Ruling planet
- Venus
- Symbol
- Bull
- Name letters
- I, U, E, O, Va, Vi, Vu, Ve, Vo
Traditional associations
Vrishabh rashi at a glance
- English name
- Taurus
- Sanskrit name
- Vrishabha (वृषभ)
- Quality
- Fixed (sthira)
- Direction
- South
- Body part (Kalapurusha)
- Face and throat
- Exalted planet
- Moon
- Debilitated planet
- None
- Lucky day
- Friday
- Lucky colours
- White and light pink
- Lucky number
- 6
- Gemstone (of its lord)
- Diamond
Lunar mansions within Vrishabha
Nakshatras in Taurus
- Krittika कृत्तिकाPada 2, 3, 4 · ruled by SunSymbol: a razor or flame. Deity: Agni, the fire. Themes of clarity, purification and a sharp mind.
- Rohini रोहिणीPada 1, 2, 3, 4 · ruled by MoonSymbol: an ox-cart. Deity: Prajapati, the creator. Themes of growth, fertility and appreciation of beauty.
- Mrigashira मृगशिराPada 1, 2 · ruled by MarsSymbol: a deer’s head. Deity: Soma, the Moon. Themes of gentle searching and curiosity.
Traditional associations for reflection, not predictions. Dates are approximate and can shift by a day from year to year.
Vrishabh rashi: questions people ask
What is Vrishabh rashi in English?
Vrishabh rashi (Vrishabha, वृषभ) is Taurus in English. Its symbol is bull and its ruling planet is Venus.
What are the name letters of Vrishabh rashi?
The name letters (namakshar) of Vrishabh rashi are I, U, E, O, Va, Vi, Vu, Ve, Vo. They come from the padas of Krittika, Rohini, Mrigashira nakshatra.
Which nakshatras are in Vrishabh rashi?
Vrishabh rashi (Taurus) holds padas of Krittika, Rohini, Mrigashira nakshatra.
Who is the lord of Vrishabh rashi?
Venus rules Vrishabh rashi. Its traditional lucky day is Friday, its colours white and light pink and its number 6.
Which gemstone is for Vrishabh rashi?
Tradition links Vrishabh rashi with diamond, the stone of its lord Venus. Astrologers check the whole birth chart, not only the rashi, before any stone is worn.