About Scorpio (Vrishchika) in Vedic astrology
Scorpio is called Vrishchika in Sanskrit, and its symbol is the Scorpion. In Vedic astrology it is a water sign of fixed quality (Sthira), and its ruling planet, or sign lord, is Mars.
The sign lord matters when you read a horoscope: how Mars is placed and moving colours the themes of the sign. In a personal chart the same is true for any house that Vrishchika occupies.
| Attribute | Scorpio |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit name | Vrishchika |
| Symbol | Scorpion |
| Element (tattva) | Water |
| Quality | Fixed (Sthira) |
| Ruling planet | Mars |
Is Scorpio my sign?
Horoscopes by sign are usually read by Moon sign in Vedic astrology, and by Sun sign in Western astrology. Because Vedic astrology uses the sidereal zodiac, someone who is Scorpio in Western astrology is often the previous sign in Vedic astrology. Your Kundli shows your Moon sign and ascendant precisely.
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