Vrishabha rashi (वृषभ) in English is Taurus. It is the second sign of the zodiac, its symbol is the bull and its ruling planet is Venus (Shukra).
So if someone says “my rashi is Vrishabha”, in English they mean their zodiac sign is Taurus. Vrishabha is also spelled Vrishabh, Vrish, Vrushabh, Rishabam (Tamil), Edavam (Malayalam), Brisha / Brusha (Bengali, Odia).
Vrishabha Rashi in English: Quick Facts
Vrishabha rashi | |
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Hindi name | Vrishabha (वृषभ) |
English name | Taurus |
Symbol | Bull — Bail (bull) |
Ruling planet (swami) | Venus (Shukra) |
Element (tattva) | Earth |
Nature | Fixed (Sthira) |
Western (sun sign) dates | 20 April – 20 May |
Vedic sun dates | about 15 May – 14 June |
Nakshatras | the last three padas of Krittika, Rohini and the first two padas of Mrigashira |
Name letters (namakshar) | I, U, E, O, Va, Vi, Vu, Ve, Vo |
Lucky day | Friday |
Gemstone | Diamond (Heera) or Opal |
Body part ruled | face, throat and neck |
Is Vrishabha Rashi the Same as Taurus?
Yes — Vrishabha and Taurus are the same sign of the zodiac. But your Vedic rashi and your Western zodiac sign may not match. In Indian (Vedic) astrology, your rashi usually means your moon sign — the sign the Moon was in when you were born. Western astrology uses your sun sign, which depends only on your birth date (Taurus: 20 April – 20 May).
That is why a person born in, say, the Taurus date range may still have a different rashi in their kundli. To find your real rashi, use our free moon sign (rashi) calculator with your date, time and place of birth.
Vrishabha Rashi Name Letters
In the Hindu naming system, names for a Vrishabha rashi baby traditionally start with these syllables: I, U, E, O, Va, Vi, Vu, Ve, Vo. They come from the nakshatras that fall in Vrishabha: the last three padas of Krittika, Rohini and the first two padas of Mrigashira.
Vrishabha Rashi (Taurus) Personality Traits
Calm, patient and reliable
Loves comfort, good food, music and beauty
Hard-working and careful with money
Loyal, but can be stubborn
Because Vrishabha is ruled by Venus and belongs to the earth element, these qualities show up strongly when the Moon or Lagna (ascendant) is in Vrishabha. Read the full Taurus zodiac sign guide for love, health and remedies.
Career for Vrishabha Rashi
Vrishabha rashi suits banking, finance, real estate, fashion, food, music and arts — any field that rewards patience and taste.
Best Match for Vrishabha Rashi
Vrishabha rashi usually gets along best with Kanya (Virgo), Makar (Capricorn), Kark (Cancer) and Meen (Pisces). For marriage, astrologers compare the full kundli, not just the rashi — try our kundli matching calculator for a detailed guna milan.
All 12 Rashi in English
See the complete list of all 12 rashi names in English, or read the previous and next signs: Mesh rashi in English and Mithun rashi in English.
Want a personal reading for your Vrishabha rashi? Get your free kundli or check today's Taurus daily horoscope.
