Scorpio (वृश्चिक rashi) ♏: nature, ruling planet and name letters
Scorpio (वृश्चिक rashi) ♏ is the 8th sign of the zodiac. Its ruling planet is Mars and its element is Water. In Vedic astrology your birth sign (janma rashi) is the sign the Moon occupied at birth; traditionally it can also be found from the first syllable of your name.
Scorpio: key facts
| Ruling planet | Mars |
|---|---|
| Element | Water |
| Position in the zodiac | 210° to 240° (sidereal) |
| Name syllables | To, Na, Ni, Nu, Ne, No, Ya, Yi, Yu |
| Nakshatras | Vishakha (pada 4), Anuradha (pada 1, 2, 3, 4), Jyeshtha (pada 1, 2, 3, 4) |
| Lucky day | Tuesday |
| Lucky colour | Red |
| Lucky direction | South |
| Deity | Shri Hanuman ji (and Kartikeya) |
| Mantra of the ruling planet | Om Kraam Kreem Kraum Sah Bhaumaya Namah |
| Gemstone of the ruling planet | Moonga (red coral) (do not wear a gemstone without showing your full kundli) |
Scorpio nature
Deep, determined and drawn to mystery; keep an eye on suspicion and stubbornness.
Its ruling planet Mars is linked to energy and courage. It signifies brothers, land and property, courage and technical work.
Simple remedies for Scorpio
- On Tuesday offer sindoor and chola to Hanuman ji; keep good relations with your siblings; control your anger.
- Donation: Masoor dal, jaggery, red cloth (Tuesday)
- Recitation: Hanuman Chalisa, Sundarkand
All 12 signs
♈ Aries♉ Taurus♊ Gemini♋ Cancer♌ Leo♍ Virgo♎ Libra♏ Scorpio♐ Sagittarius♑ Capricorn♒ Aquarius♓ Pisces
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