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Vrishabha (Taurus) Rashi: Lord Venus, Nakshatras, Name Letters and Moon Dates
What is Vrishabha rashi?
Vrishabha (Taurus) is the 2nd of the 12 sidereal rashis, spanning 30°–60° of the zodiac. Its lord is Venus, its element earth (prithvi) and it is a sthira (fixed) sign.
The Moon is next in Vrishabha from 24 November 2026, 7:24 AM IST to 26 November 2026, 7:11 AM IST. In 2026 the Sun is in Vrishabha from 15 May 2026, 6:22 AM IST to 15 June 2026, 12:53 PM IST.
Which planet rules Vrishabha rashi?
Venus rules Vrishabha. The table lists the sign's fixed facts.
| Rashi | Vrishabha (Taurus) |
| Number in the zodiac | 2 |
| Sidereal span | 30°–60° |
| Lord (swami) | Venus |
| Element (tattva) | Earth (Prithvi) |
| Nature | Sthira (fixed) |
| Symbol | a bull |
| Nakshatras | Krittika padas 2–4, Rohini padas 1–4, Mrigashira padas 1–2 |
Which nakshatras are in Vrishabha?
Krittika padas 2–4, Rohini padas 1–4, Mrigashira padas 1–2.
Which letters do Vrishabha rashi names start with?
I, U, E, O, Va, Vi, Vu, Ve, Vo. Baby names by nakshatra
When is the Moon in Vrishabha next?
| Moon enters | Moon leaves | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 47 h 46 min | ||
| 47 h 49 min | ||
| 49 h 16 min |
When does the Sun enter Vrishabha?
The Sun's entry into a sidereal sign is the Vrishabha Sankranti. Dates are for the sidereal (Lahiri) zodiac used in Indian calendars, not the Western tropical zodiac.
| Year | Sun enters | Sun leaves |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ||
| 2027 |
The other rashis
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the lord of Vrishabha rashi?
- Venus is the lord of Vrishabha (Taurus).
- Which nakshatras fall in Vrishabha?
- Krittika padas 2–4, Rohini padas 1–4, Mrigashira padas 1–2.
- What are the name letters for Vrishabha rashi?
- I, U, E, O, Va, Vi, Vu, Ve, Vo.
- When is the Moon in Vrishabha?
- The Moon is next in Vrishabha from 24 November 2026, 7:24 AM IST to 26 November 2026, 7:11 AM IST.
- When is the Sun in Vrishabha in 2026?
- In 2026 the Sun is in Vrishabha from 15 May 2026, 6:22 AM IST to 15 June 2026, 12:53 PM IST.
- Is Vrishabha the same as Taurus in Western astrology?
- It is the same twelfth of the zodiac by name, but Indian astrology measures it in the sidereal zodiac, which is now about 24° behind the tropical zodiac of Western astrology, so the Sun enters Vrishabha about three weeks later than Western Taurus begins.
Positions: sidereal (nirayana) zodiac, Lahiri (Chitrapaksha) ayanamsa, Swiss Ephemeris with its data files. Times are Indian Standard Time (IST, UTC+05:30), the moment the Moon or Sun crosses the boundary, truncated to the minute; the same instant holds everywhere, only the clock time differs. Lord, element and nature: Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, chapter 4. How we calculate