| Sanskrit name | Vrischika |
|---|---|
| Ruling planet | Mars |
| Element | Water |
| Modality | Fixed |
| Symbol | The scorpion |
Strengths
Emotional depth, research instinct, loyalty, and strength in crisis.
Challenges
Secrecy, suspicion, and holding grievances far too long.
Scorpio as your Lagna
With Scorpio rising, Mars becomes the ruler of your chart — its condition colours everything else. The nakshatras beginning inside Scorpio are Anuradha and Jyeshtha and Mula.
Which planet rules Scorpio?
Scorpio, or Vrischika rashi, is ruled by Mars. It is a fixed water sign, and when it rises as your Lagna, Mars becomes the ruler of your whole chart.