Vrischika (Scorpio) Lagna
Born with Vrischika (Scorpio) rising, you are deep, determined and protective of your privacy.
- Ruling planet
- Mars
- Element
- Water
- Quality
- Fixed (sthira)
- Western sign
- Scorpio
- Exalted here
- —
- Debilitated here
- Moon
- Lucky day
- Tuesday
- Lucky colour
- Red
- Gem
- Red coral
- Deity
- Kataragama deviyo (Skanda / Kartikeya)
Nature of Vrischika (Scorpio) Lagna
With Mars as the Ascendant lord, you have the strength to stay steady amid hardship and to pursue a goal with intensity. You may be drawn to research, medicine and other deep subjects.
Lagna lord Mars — energy, courage, land and property, and competition.
Favourable and difficult planets for Vrischika (Scorpio) Lagna
| Planet | Houses ruled | General role |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | 10 (career, status and reputation) | Neutral / mixed |
| Moon | 9 (fortune, father, dharma and higher education) | Favourable |
| Mars | 1 (body, personality and life direction); 6 (health, competition, debts and service) | Favourable |
| Mercury | 8 (longevity, sudden changes and inheritance); 11 (gains, income, friends and aspirations) | Challenging |
| Jupiter | 2 (wealth, family and speech); 5 (children, intellect and accumulated merit) | Favourable · maraka |
| Venus | 7 (marriage, partner and partnerships); 12 (expenses, foreign connections and spirituality) | Challenging · maraka |
| Saturn | 3 (siblings, courage and communication); 4 (mother, home, property and peace of mind) | Neutral / mixed |
These are general classical rules from house lordship only. The real result depends on where the planet sits in your own chart, its strength and aspects.
Career and work
For Vrischika (Scorpio) Lagna the 10th house (career) is Simha (Leo), ruled by Sun — authority, recognition, the father and government matters. The actual career depends on the planets in the 10th house and the running dasha.
Moon in Vrischika (Scorpio) (Moon sign)
The Moon in Vrischika (Scorpio), its sign of debilitation, shows deep and intense feelings. Because there is a tendency to hide emotions, opening your heart to people you trust, along with meditation, can help keep the mind balanced.
Nakshatras in Vrischika (Scorpio)
Frequently asked questions
Which planet rules Vrischika (Scorpio) Lagna?
Vrischika (Scorpio) Lagna is ruled by Mars. Where the Lagna lord sits in your chart, and how strong it is, shows where life's attention tends to go.
Which planet is the yogakaraka for Vrischika (Scorpio) Lagna?
Vrischika (Scorpio) Lagna has no single planet ruling both a kendra and a trikona. The Lagna lord and the trikona lords — Mars, Jupiter and Moon — are seen as favourable.
Which gem suits Vrischika (Scorpio) Lagna?
Traditionally the gem of the Lagna lord Mars — Red coral — is suggested. Have a qualified astrologer check the whole chart before wearing any gem.
This page gives general information from traditional Vedic astrology. For important decisions, have your full chart read by a qualified astrologer.