Rashi 8 of 12 · वृश्चिक राशि
Vrishchik rashi (Scorpio Moon sign): nature, letters and lucky number
Vrishchik rashi in English is Scorpio. It is a water sign ruled by Mars, and its name letters are To, Na, Ni, Nu, Ne, No, Ya, Yi, Yu.
Vrishchik (Vrishchika) is the eighth rashi, a water sign ruled by Mars. The Moon is debilitated here in the classical texts, which mostly means feelings run deep and are held privately.
Vrishchik rashi at a glance
| In English | Scorpio (the same sign read in the sidereal zodiac) |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit name | Vrishchika (वृश्चिक) |
| Number | 8 of 12 |
| Symbol | ♏︎ a scorpion |
| Element | Water (Jal) |
| Quality | Sthira (fixed) |
| Lord (swami) | Mars (मंगल) |
| Exalted here | None |
| Debilitated here | Moon |
| Nakshatras | Vishakha (विशाखा), Anuradha (अनुराधा), Jyeshtha (ज्येष्ठा) |
| Name letters | To, Na, Ni, Nu, Ne, No, Ya, Yi, Yu |
Vrishchik rashi nature
People with the Moon in Vrishchik are often intense, perceptive and determined. They sense what is unsaid, keep their own counsel and, once committed to a person or a goal, stay with it through difficulty.
Strong feelings kept inside can turn into suspicion or brooding, and trust, once broken, is slow to return. Finding safe ways to talk about what they feel, and letting go of old hurts, brings them steadiness and peace.
Strengths
- determination and staying power
- insight into people
- loyalty
- courage in a crisis
- ability to keep a confidence
Things to watch
- holding on to hurt
- suspicion and jealousy
- keeping feelings bottled up
- all-or-nothing reactions
Fields commonly linked with Vrishchik rashi: research and investigation, medicine and surgery, insurance, tax and finance, psychology and counselling, engineering and mining, occult and healing studies.
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 Vrishchik rashi
Vrishchik 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 Vrishchik | Span in the sign | Name letters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vishakha विशाखा | 4 | 0°00′ to 3°20′ | To (तो) |
| Anuradha अनुराधा | all 4 | 3°20′ to 16°40′ | Na, Ni, Nu, Ne (ना, नी, नू, ने) |
| Jyeshtha ज्येष्ठा | all 4 | 16°40′ to 30°00′ | No, Ya, Yi, Yu (नो, या, यी, यू) |
See the baby naming tables and the name meanings for names that start with these letters.
Vrishchik rashi lucky day, colour, number and stone
| Lucky day | Tuesday |
|---|---|
| Lucky colour | Red |
| Lucky number | 9 (the number of Mars in numerology) |
| Ratna of the lord | Red Coral, मूंगा (Moonga); common substitutes Carnelian |
All four follow the rashi lord, Mars. 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.
Vrishchik rashi in relationships and matching
A Vrishchik Moon loves deeply and loyally and wants a bond that is honest at its core. They need trust and privacy, and they give their full commitment in return. Openness from a partner, and patience while they learn to share, makes the relationship strong.
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 Vrishchik, the rashis that score full Bhakoot and have a lord friendly to Mars are Singh (Leo).
| With | Bhakoot | Maitri | Of 12 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesh (Aries) | 0: Shadashtak (6/8) | 5 | 5 |
| Vrishabh (Taurus) | 7: 1/7 | 3 | 10 |
| Mithun (Gemini) | 0: Shadashtak (6/8) | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Kark (Cancer) | 0: Nav-pancham (5/9) | 4 | 4 |
| Singh (Leo) | 7: 4/10 | 5 | 12 |
| Kanya (Virgo) | 7: 3/11 | 0.5 | 7.5 |
| Tula (Libra) | 0: Dwi-dwadash (2/12) | 3 | 3 |
| Dhanu (Sagittarius) | 0: Dwi-dwadash (2/12) | 5 | 5 |
| Makar (Capricorn) | 7: 3/11 | 0.5 | 7.5 |
| Kumbh (Aquarius) | 7: 4/10 | 0.5 | 7.5 |
| Meen (Pisces) | 0: Nav-pancham (5/9) | 5 | 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 Vrishchik rashi now
On 27/10/2026, Vrishchik rashi has neither sade sati nor dhaiya. Its next sade sati runs from 29/01/2041 to 04/12/2049.
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.
Vrishchik rashi and the Scorpio 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 Vrishchik rashifal (in Hindi) for your Moon sign. The English Scorpio horoscope on this site is by Western sun sign, a different system: use it only if your sun sign is Scorpio. The Scorpio 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 Vrishchik rashi
What is Vrishchik rashi in English?
Scorpio. Vrishchik (Vrishchika, वृश्चिक) is the 8th sign of the zodiac. Vedic astrology reads it in the sidereal zodiac, so a person with Vrishchik rashi is not always Scorpio by Western sun sign.
Who is the lord of Vrishchik rashi?
Mars (मंगल). From the lord come the lucky day (Tuesday), colour (red) and number (9) given on this page.
What are the name letters of Vrishchik rashi?
To, Na, Ni, Nu, Ne, No, Ya, Yi, Yu (तो, ना, नी, नू, ने, नो, या, यी, यू), 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 Vrishchik?
Singh scores full Bhakoot points with Vrishchik and has a lord friendly to Mars. A real match also needs the nakshatras of both people: use Kundli milan by name or by date of birth.
Is Vrishchik rashi in sade sati now?
On 27/10/2026, Vrishchik rashi has neither sade sati nor dhaiya. Its next sade sati runs from 29/01/2041 to 04/12/2049. The sade sati calculator gives every phase with dates.
How do I know if my rashi is Vrishchik?
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.