Vrishchik Rashi in English
Vrishchik rashi is Scorpio, the fixed water sign ruled by Mars and the sign where the Moon is weakest.
Vrishchik rashi in English is Scorpio. This is the eighth of twelve Vedic rashis, fixed and watery, ruled by Mars, and the one sign where classical astrology rates the Moon at its weakest - Vrishchik is simply the everyday spelling of Vrishchika. Give the chart above your date, time and place of birth and it works out the Moon's exact degree; Vrishchika is the answer only between 210 and 240 degrees, never from the date alone.
By Astro Ashish · Last verified: September 24, 2026
Why the Scorpio name appears in so many spellings
Vrishchik rashi in English is Scorpio. Vrishchik is the everyday Hindi-style spelling of Vrishchika, the eighth of the twelve Vedic rashis, a fixed water sign ruled by Mars. Vrischika rashi in English is Scorpio as well - that spelling simply drops one aspirated sound - and vrischik rashi in English gives the same answer, shortened by a syllable at the end. Vrushchik rashi in English is Scorpio too, with the vowel written u in place of i. Vrushika, Vruschika and Vrushik are further spellings of the same sign, each dropping or moving the 'ch' sound, and every one of them is Scorpio in English.
Some searchers already know the English name and type scorpio rashi in English to confirm it - the rashi behind every one of these spellings, Vrishchika, is the same eighth sign.
Vrishchik rashi ko English mein 'Scorpio' kehte hain, chahe spelling Vrischika ho, Vrushchik ho ya koi aur roop.
हिंदी में: वृश्चिक राशि को अंग्रेज़ी में Scorpio (स्कॉर्पियो) कहते हैं।
Vrishchik Rashi in English: the Scorpio reference
Everything about Vrishchika rashi that a quick reference needs sits in the table below - the name letters, the three nakshatras it spans, and the Sun's exact 2026 and 2027 entry times.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit | Vrishchika |
| Hindi | वृश्चिक |
| English sign | Scorpio ♏︎ |
| Symbol | Scorpion |
| Ruling planet (lord) | Mars (Mangal) |
| Element | Water (Jal) |
| Quality | Fixed (Sthira) |
| Nakshatras spanned | Vishakha (pada 4), Anuradha (full), Jyeshtha (full) |
| Common spellings | Vrishchik, Vrishchika, Vrischika, Vrushchik |
| Tamil / Malayalam name | Viruchigam / Vrischikam |
| Name letters (naam akshar) | To, Na, Ni, Nu, Ne, No, Ya, Yi, Yu (तो, ना, नी, नू, ने, नो, या, यी, यू) |
| Sun enters Vrishchika, 2026 (sidereal, Lahiri) | 16 November 2026, 19:43 IST |
| Sun enters Vrishchika, 2027 (sidereal, Lahiri) | 17 November 2027, 01:58 IST |
| Western (tropical) Scorpio dates | 23 October - 22 November |
| Why the dates differ | The 24-day gap between sidereal and tropical dates comes from precession, the slow drift of the equinox against the fixed stars that the sidereal zodiac does not follow. |
Name letters and nakshatras of Vrishchik rashi in English
Vrishchik rashi's nine name letters are To, Na, Ni, Nu, Ne, No, Ya, Yi and Yu (तो, ना, नी, नू, ने, नो, या, यी, यू). To is the fourth and final pada of Vishakha, Na, Ni, Nu and Ne cover all four padas of Anuradha, and No, Ya, Yi and Yu cover all four padas of Jyeshtha, the last of the three. Custom gives a child the syllable of the pada that held the Moon at birth; the nakshatra finder reports that pada from the same birth details used above. Jyeshtha, whose name means 'the eldest', is ruled by Mercury in the Vimshottari dasha scheme, and Anuradha by Saturn - so two of Vrishchika's three nakshatras answer to planets other than the sign's own lord in the timing system.
Two planets, contrasting dignities: Mars and the Moon
Mars rules two signs, Mesha and Vrishchika. Vrishchika is the water-sign half of that pair, and its classical descriptions lean toward depth, intensity and transformation, where Mesha's fire-sign half leans toward initiation and direct action. Vrishchika is also where the Moon is debilitated - its weakest placement anywhere in the zodiac, directly opposite Vrishabha, the sign of the Moon's exaltation. Parashara names no planet as exalted in Vrishchika at all; a Moon placed here is read as leaning on the rest of the chart for support rather than standing strong by itself. These dignities are starting points for interpretation, not a verdict on a person. A reading must also consider the Moon's degree and the other placements before drawing a conclusion.
Shared ruler or shared element: two different connections
Vrishchika does not border Mesha in the zodiac, but the two share a lord, Mars, one in fire and one in water. Vrishchika shares its own element with Meena and Karka, the three signs classical texts group together as responsive and inward rather than practical or driven.
Finding out whether your Moon was in Vrishchika
Knowing Vrishchik rashi in English as Scorpio gives you the translation, not your birth sign. The Sun's sidereal calendar reaches Vrishchika in mid-November; tropical Scorpio starts in October. To establish your janam rashi, the form checks the Moon at your own birth moment.
- Enter your date of birth into the chart above.
- Add your birth time as precisely as you have it; a Moon near the Tula or Dhanu edge can cross out of Vrishchika within hours.
- Enter your place of birth for the correct local time.
- Check the Moon sign in the result. Vrishchika (Scorpio) means Vrishchik is your rashi, and the pada next to your nakshatra names your matching letter.
Swiss Ephemeris, Lahiri and the November crossing
These Sun-entry times use the Swiss Ephemeris on the Lahiri ayanamsa, sidereal and in IST. At the start of 2026 that ayanamsa stood at 24 degrees 13 minutes, the reason sidereal Vrishchika falls in mid-November while tropical Scorpio keeps to its own 23 October to 22 November span.
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Frequently asked
What is Vrishchik rashi in English?
Vrishchik rashi in English is Scorpio. It is the eighth sign of the Vedic zodiac, a fixed water sign ruled by Mars, covering 210 to 240 degrees, and both zodiacs, Vedic and Western, draw it as a scorpion.
Vrishchik rashi ko English mein kya kahate hain?
Vrishchik rashi ko English mein 'Scorpio' kehte hain. Vrishchika is the eighth rashi, a fixed water sign ruled by Mars, and Scorpio is its name in every one of its common spellings.
What is Viruchigam in English?
Viruchigam is the Tamil name for Vrishchika rashi, and Malayalam calls the same sign Vrischikam. Both are Scorpio in English, the eighth sign, ruled by Mars.
Which birth-name syllables belong to Vrishchika?
Vrishchik rashi has nine name letters: To, Na, Ni, Nu, Ne, No, Ya, Yi and Yu (तो, ना, नी, नू, ने, नो, या, यी, यू). A child takes the letter that matches the Moon's nakshatra quarter at the hour of birth.
How do Vishakha, Anuradha and Jyeshtha divide the sign?
Vrishchik rashi spans three nakshatras: the fourth and final pada of Vishakha, all four padas of Anuradha, and all four padas of Jyeshtha. Landing in any one of the three fixes the planet whose dasha period is already underway at birth.
When does the Sun enter Vrishchik rashi?
The Sun's sidereal entry into Vrishchika (Lahiri) comes on 16 November 2026 at 19:43 IST and on 17 November 2027 at 01:58 IST. Western Scorpio starts earlier, on 23 October, because it is measured from the equinox rather than the fixed stars.
Is Vrishchik rashi a water sign?
Yes - Vrishchika's element is water, the same as Karka and Meena, and its quality is fixed, the third sign to carry that quality after Vrishabha and Simha.
Is the Moon weak in Vrishchik rashi?
Yes. Vrishchika is the Moon's sign of debilitation, its weakest placement in the zodiac, directly opposite Vrishabha where the Moon is exalted. No planet is named as exalted in Vrishchika itself.
How do I find out if Vrishchik is my rashi?
There is no shortcut to your janam rashi through the date alone. Add your birth time and place to the chart above, and it locates the Moon directly rather than leaving you to guess from when the Sun happened to be passing through Vrishchika.