Water sign · ruled by Mars
Scorpio
Vrishchika वृश्चिक
Depth and transformation. Associated with intensity, privacy, resilience and a wish to understand what lies beneath.
- Western Sun sign dates
- 23 Oct – 21 Nov
- Vedic Sun sign dates
- 17 Nov – 15 Dec
- Element
- Water
- Ruling planet
- Mars
Lunar mansions within Vrishchika
Nakshatras in Scorpio
- Vishakha विशाखाPada 4 · ruled by JupiterSymbol: a triumphal arch. Deity: Indra and Agni. Themes of purpose, focus and determination.
- Anuradha अनुराधाPada 1, 2, 3, 4 · ruled by SaturnSymbol: a lotus. Deity: Mitra, of friendship. Themes of devotion, cooperation and loyalty.
- Jyeshtha ज्येष्ठाPada 1, 2, 3, 4 · ruled by MercurySymbol: a circular amulet or umbrella. Deity: Indra, the chief. Themes of protection, seniority and courage.
Traditional associations for reflection, not predictions. Dates are approximate and can shift by a day from year to year.