Vrishchik rashi (वृश्चिक) in English is Scorpio. It is the eighth sign of the zodiac, its symbol is the scorpion and its ruling planet is Mars (Mangal).
So if someone says “my rashi is Vrishchik”, in English they mean their zodiac sign is Scorpio. Vrishchik is also spelled Vrischika, Vrushchik, Vrashik, Viruchigam (Tamil), Vrischikam (Malayalam).
Vrishchik Rashi in English: Quick Facts
Vrishchik rashi | |
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Hindi name | Vrishchik (वृश्चिक) |
English name | Scorpio |
Symbol | Scorpion — Bichhu (scorpion) |
Ruling planet (swami) | Mars (Mangal) |
Element (tattva) | Water |
Nature | Fixed (Sthira) |
Western (sun sign) dates | 23 October – 21 November |
Vedic sun dates | about 16 November – 15 December |
Nakshatras | the last pada of Vishakha, Anuradha and Jyeshtha |
Name letters (namakshar) | To, Na, Ni, Nu, Ne, No, Ya, Yi, Yu |
Lucky day | Tuesday |
Gemstone | Red Coral (Moonga) |
Body part ruled | reproductive organs |
Is Vrishchik Rashi the Same as Scorpio?
Yes — Vrishchik and Scorpio 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 (Scorpio: 23 October – 21 November).
That is why a person born in, say, the Scorpio 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.
Vrishchik Rashi Name Letters
In the Hindu naming system, names for a Vrishchik rashi baby traditionally start with these syllables: To, Na, Ni, Nu, Ne, No, Ya, Yi, Yu. They come from the nakshatras that fall in Vrishchik: the last pada of Vishakha, Anuradha and Jyeshtha.
Vrishchik Rashi (Scorpio) Personality Traits
Intense, determined and secretive
Deeply loyal, with strong emotions
Sharp intuition — hard to fool
Can hold grudges when hurt
Because Vrishchik is ruled by Mars and belongs to the water element, these qualities show up strongly when the Moon or Lagna (ascendant) is in Vrishchik. Read the full Scorpio zodiac sign guide for love, health and remedies.
Career for Vrishchik Rashi
Vrishchik rashi does well in research, investigation, surgery, psychology, insurance, mining and occult sciences.
Best Match for Vrishchik Rashi
Vrishchik rashi usually gets along best with Kark (Cancer), Meen (Pisces), Kanya (Virgo) and Makar (Capricorn). 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: Tula rashi in English and Dhanu rashi in English.
Want a personal reading for your Vrishchik rashi? Get your free kundli or check today's Scorpio daily horoscope.
