| Sanskrit name | Vrishabha |
|---|---|
| Ruling planet | Venus |
| Element | Earth |
| Modality | Fixed |
| Symbol | The bull |
Strengths
Steadiness, sensual intelligence, patience, and the ability to build lasting value.
Challenges
Stubbornness, possessiveness, and resistance to change long past its usefulness.
Taurus as your Lagna
With Taurus rising, Venus becomes the ruler of your chart — its condition colours everything else. The nakshatras beginning inside Taurus are Rohini and Mrigashira.
Which planet rules Taurus?
Taurus, or Vrishabha rashi, is ruled by Venus. It is a fixed earth sign, and when it rises as your Lagna, Venus becomes the ruler of your whole chart.