Vrishchika (Scorpio) (वृश्चिक)
- Ruling planet
- Mars
- Element
- Water
- Quality
- Sthira (fixed)
- Symbol
- Scorpion
- Span
- 210° to 240° of the sidereal zodiac
Nakshatras in Vrishchika
- Vishakhalord Jupiter · Rakshasa · Antya nadi
- Anuradhalord Saturn · Deva · Madhya nadi
- Jyeshthalord Mercury · Rakshasa · Adi nadi
Questions people ask
Who is the lord of Vrishchika rashi?
Vrishchika is ruled by Mars. Mars also rules Mesha, so these signs get full Graha Maitri points with Vrishchika.
Which nakshatras are in Vrishchika?
Vishakha, Anuradha, Jyeshtha. Signs and nakshatras don’t line up exactly, so some nakshatras are split between two signs.
Which Moon signs give Bhakoot dosha with Vrishchika?
Bhakoot dosha happens when the Moon signs are 2/12, 5/9 or 6/8 apart. For Vrishchika that is Dhanu, Tula, Meena, Karka, Mesha, Mithuna. It is traditionally cancelled when the sign lords are the same or friends.
Astrology is a traditional system of interpretation, offered here for reflection. It is not a scientifically proven way to predict events or decide relationships.