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Vrishchika (Scorpio) Rashi: Lord Mars, Nakshatras, Name Letters and Moon Dates
What is Vrishchika rashi?
Vrishchika (Scorpio) is the 8th of the 12 sidereal rashis, spanning 210°–240° of the zodiac. Its lord is Mars, its element water (jala) and it is a sthira (fixed) sign.
The Moon is next in Vrishchika from 10 November 2026, 2:48 AM IST to 12 November 2026, 2:19 PM IST. In 2026 the Sun is in Vrishchika from 16 November 2026, 7:43 PM IST to 16 December 2026, 10:25 AM IST.
Which planet rules Vrishchika rashi?
Mars rules Vrishchika. The table lists the sign's fixed facts.
| Rashi | Vrishchika (Scorpio) |
| Number in the zodiac | 8 |
| Sidereal span | 210°–240° |
| Lord (swami) | Mars |
| Element (tattva) | Water (Jala) |
| Nature | Sthira (fixed) |
| Symbol | a scorpion |
| Nakshatras | Vishakha pada 4, Anuradha padas 1–4, Jyeshtha padas 1–4 |
Which nakshatras are in Vrishchika?
Vishakha pada 4, Anuradha padas 1–4, Jyeshtha padas 1–4.
Which letters do Vrishchika rashi names start with?
To, Na, Ni, Nu, Ne, No, Ya, Yi, Yu. Baby names by nakshatra
When is the Moon in Vrishchika next?
| Moon enters | Moon leaves | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 59 h 30 min | ||
| 59 h 46 min | ||
| 60 h 6 min |
When does the Sun enter Vrishchika?
The Sun's entry into a sidereal sign is the Vrishchika 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 Vrishchika rashi?
- Mars is the lord of Vrishchika (Scorpio).
- Which nakshatras fall in Vrishchika?
- Vishakha pada 4, Anuradha padas 1–4, Jyeshtha padas 1–4.
- What are the name letters for Vrishchika rashi?
- To, Na, Ni, Nu, Ne, No, Ya, Yi, Yu.
- When is the Moon in Vrishchika?
- The Moon is next in Vrishchika from 10 November 2026, 2:48 AM IST to 12 November 2026, 2:19 PM IST.
- When is the Sun in Vrishchika in 2026?
- In 2026 the Sun is in Vrishchika from 16 November 2026, 7:43 PM IST to 16 December 2026, 10:25 AM IST.
- Is Vrishchika the same as Scorpio 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 Vrishchika about three weeks later than Western Scorpio 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