Vrishchika (Scorpio)

Intensity, secrets, transformation.

At a glance

Traditional keywords

Intensity, secrets, transformation.

Traditional keywords for study. They describe classical attributions and are not predictions about a person.

Nakshatras in this sign

• Vishakha
• Anuradha — begins here
• Jyeshtha — begins here

Neighbouring signs

• Tula (Libra)
• Dhanu (Sagittarius)
• Opposite sign: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Other signs with the same ruler

• Mesha (Aries)

Questions and answers

Who rules Vrishchika?

Vrishchika is ruled by Mars.

What is the element of Vrishchika?

Vrishchika is a Water sign with a fixed quality.

Which sign is opposite Vrishchika?

The opposite sign of Vrishchika is Vrishabha (Taurus), seven signs away on the zodiac.

How many nakshatras are in Vrishchika?

Vrishchika contains 3 nakshatras, at least in part.

See it in a chart

To see which rashi is your Lagna or where a graha sits, use the birth chart tool. Each graha is shown with its sign, degree, house and nakshatra. Birth chart (Kundli).