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Vrishabh rashi (Taurus Moon sign): nature, letters and lucky number
Vrishabh rashi in English is Taurus. It is an earth sign ruled by Venus, and its name letters are I, U, E, O, Va, Vi, Vu, Ve, Vo.
Vrishabh (Vrishabha) is the second rashi, an earth sign ruled by Venus. The Moon is exalted here, so this Moon sign is traditionally counted among the most settled and contented.
Vrishabh rashi at a glance
| In English | Taurus (the same sign read in the sidereal zodiac) |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit name | Vrishabha (वृषभ) |
| Number | 2 of 12 |
| Symbol | ♉︎ a bull |
| Element | Earth (Prithvi) |
| Quality | Sthira (fixed) |
| Lord (swami) | Venus (शुक्र) |
| Exalted here | Moon |
| Debilitated here | None |
| Nakshatras | Krittika (कृत्तिका), Rohini (रोहिणी), Mrigashira (मृगशिरा) |
| Name letters | I, U, E, O, Va, Vi, Vu, Ve, Vo |
Vrishabh rashi nature
People with the Moon in Vrishabh are often calm, patient and steady. They like routine, good food, comfort and beautiful things, and they build their lives slowly and carefully.
Once they make up their mind it is hard to move them. That firmness makes them dependable, but it can also turn into stubbornness, and change usually needs time and a good reason before they accept it.
Strengths
- patience and steadiness
- loyalty to people and promises
- good sense with money and things
- a feel for art, music and food
- a calming presence
Things to watch
- stubbornness when plans change
- holding on to comfort for too long
- possessiveness
- slow to forgive a hurt
Fields commonly linked with Vrishabh rashi: banking and finance, agriculture and food business, jewellery, textiles and fashion, music and the arts, property and construction, hospitality.
These are tendencies of the Moon sign as commonly described, not predictions. The lagna, the other planets and the running dasha shape each person far more than the rashi alone.
Nakshatras and name letters of Vrishabh rashi
Vrishabh covers 30° of the sidereal zodiac, which holds nine nakshatra padas. Each pada gives a first letter traditionally used for a baby’s name.
| Nakshatra | Padas in Vrishabh | Span in the sign | Name letters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Krittika कृत्तिका | 2, 3, 4 | 0°00′ to 10°00′ | I, U, E (ई, ऊ, ए) |
| Rohini रोहिणी | all 4 | 10°00′ to 23°20′ | O, Va, Vi, Vu (ओ, वा, वी, वू) |
| Mrigashira मृगशिरा | 1, 2 | 23°20′ to 30°00′ | Ve, Vo (वे, वो) |
See the baby naming tables and the name meanings for names that start with these letters.
Vrishabh rashi lucky day, colour, number and stone
| Lucky day | Friday |
|---|---|
| Lucky colour | White, light pink |
| Lucky number | 6 (the number of Venus in numerology) |
| Ratna of the lord | Diamond or White Sapphire, हीरा (Heera) या सफ़ेद पुखराज; common substitutes Opal, White Zircon |
All four follow the rashi lord, Venus. A gemstone is worn only after the full Kundli is checked, never from the rashi alone: see which gemstone should I wear and the gemstone calculator.
Vrishabh rashi in relationships and matching
A Vrishabh Moon is loyal and affectionate and shows love through care, time and small comforts. They look for security and a partner they can trust for the long run. They do not like sudden change, so talking things through early keeps a relationship easy.
In Kundli milan two of the eight kootas depend on the rashis alone: Bhakoot (7 points, counted from one sign to the other) and Graha Maitri (5 points, the friendship of the two lords). For Vrishabh, the rashis that score full Bhakoot and have a lord friendly to Venus are Kumbh (Aquarius).
| With | Bhakoot | Maitri | Of 12 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesh (Aries) | 0: Dwi-dwadash (2/12) | 3 | 3 |
| Mithun (Gemini) | 0: Dwi-dwadash (2/12) | 5 | 5 |
| Kark (Cancer) | 7: 3/11 | 0.5 | 7.5 |
| Singh (Leo) | 7: 4/10 | 0 | 7 |
| Kanya (Virgo) | 0: Nav-pancham (5/9) | 5 | 5 |
| Tula (Libra) | 0: Shadashtak (6/8) | 5 | 5 |
| Vrishchik (Scorpio) | 7: 1/7 | 3 | 10 |
| Dhanu (Sagittarius) | 0: Shadashtak (6/8) | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Makar (Capricorn) | 0: Nav-pancham (5/9) | 5 | 5 |
| Kumbh (Aquarius) | 7: 4/10 | 5 | 12 |
| Meen (Pisces) | 7: 3/11 | 0.5 | 7.5 |
Bhakoot dosha has well-known cancellations, and the other six kootas (36 points in all) come from the nakshatras, so no pair of rashis decides a marriage match on its own.
Sade sati and Vrishabh rashi now
On 27/10/2026, Vrishabh rashi has neither sade sati nor dhaiya. Its next sade sati runs from 03/06/2027 to 13/07/2034.
Sade sati is a time that asks for patience and steady work, not a time to fear; how it is felt depends on the whole chart. The sade sati calculator lists every phase for a Moon sign.
Vrishabh rashi and the Taurus sun sign
Your rashi is the sign the Moon was in at birth, in the sidereal zodiac used in India (Lahiri ayanamsa). The Western sun sign is the sign the Sun was in, in the tropical zodiac. The Moon changes sign about every two and a quarter days, so a rashi has no fixed dates and cannot be read from the birthday alone, and most people’s rashi differs from their sun sign.
Read the daily Vrishabh rashifal (in Hindi) for your Moon sign. The English Taurus horoscope on this site is by Western sun sign, a different system: use it only if your sun sign is Taurus. The Taurus zodiac sign page explains that Western sign, its dates and traits.
How to find your rashi
- By date of birth: the rashi calculator works out the Moon’s sign, nakshatra and pada from your date, time and place of birth.
- By name: the rashi by name calculator gives the rashi linked with the first letter of a name.
- Your full chart: the Janam Kundli shows the Moon sign together with the lagna and every planet.
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Lord, element, quality, dignities, padas and letters follow the standard tables; the traits are as commonly given and differ a little between texts.
Questions about Vrishabh rashi
What is Vrishabh rashi in English?
Taurus. Vrishabh (Vrishabha, वृषभ) is the 2nd sign of the zodiac. Vedic astrology reads it in the sidereal zodiac, so a person with Vrishabh rashi is not always Taurus by Western sun sign.
Who is the lord of Vrishabh rashi?
Venus (शुक्र). From the lord come the lucky day (Friday), colour (white, light pink) and number (6) given on this page.
What are the name letters of Vrishabh rashi?
I, U, E, O, Va, Vi, Vu, Ve, Vo (ई, ऊ, ए, ओ, वा, वी, वू, वे, वो), one for each nakshatra pada in the sign. The pada comes from the exact time of birth, which the baby name calculator works out.
Which rashi is a good match for Vrishabh?
Kumbh scores full Bhakoot points with Vrishabh and has a lord friendly to Venus. A real match also needs the nakshatras of both people: use Kundli milan by name or by date of birth.
Is Vrishabh rashi in sade sati now?
On 27/10/2026, Vrishabh rashi has neither sade sati nor dhaiya. Its next sade sati runs from 03/06/2027 to 13/07/2034. The sade sati calculator gives every phase with dates.
How do I know if my rashi is Vrishabh?
Your rashi is the sign the Moon was in when you were born. The rashi calculator finds it from your date, time and place of birth; the rashi by name tool gives the rashi of a name from its first letter.