Vrishabha Rashi (Taurus Moon sign)
Vrishabha is the second rashi, and here we are talking about it as a Moon sign (Chandra rashi) in Vedic astrology, the sign where the Moon stood at your birth. This is different from the Western Sun sign Taurus, which is based on the Sun and a different zodiac, so check your kundli before assuming you are Vrishabha.
At a glance
- Ruling planet
- Shukra (Venus)
- Element
- Earth
- Nature
- Fixed (sthira)
- Span
- 30°–60°
- Nakshatras
- Krithika (Pada 2, Pada 3, Pada 4), Rohini (all 4 padas), Mrigashirsha (Pada 1, Pada 2)
Nature and mind of a Vrishabha Moon
The Moon is exalted in Vrishabha, which means it is considered at its most comfortable and steady here. People with this rashi usually have a calm, settled mind. They do not get rattled easily, and their moods change slowly, like the seasons rather than the weather.
Shukra rules the sign, so there is a natural love of beauty, good food, music, comfort and familiar surroundings. Vrishabha is an earth sign of sthira (fixed) quality: once they have decided something, or someone, they stay with it. Security, whether emotional or financial, is what lets this Moon truly relax.
Strengths and challenges
Vrishabha natives are dependable, patient and loyal. They are the friend who remembers your birthday every year and the colleague who quietly finishes what others leave half done. Their sense of taste is often refined, in clothes, homes and food alike.
The flip side of steadiness is stubbornness. Change can feel uncomfortable, and they may hold on to old habits, possessions or hurt feelings longer than is good for them. A gentle push towards flexibility, and remembering that comfort should not become laziness, helps this rashi grow.
Career and money
This Moon builds wealth slowly and keeps it. Banking, finance, accounts, real estate, agriculture, food and hospitality, jewellery, fashion, design, music and the arts are traditional Shukra-ruled fields where Vrishabha natives shine. They prefer a stable job or a steady family business over risky ventures.
Vrishabha has a natural instinct for saving and for buying things of lasting value, such as gold or land. The only caution is overspending on comforts and luxuries. A kundli reading of the 2nd house and Venus’s strength shows how this plays out for you personally.
Love and marriage
Vrishabha loves through care and consistency rather than grand speeches. A home-cooked meal, a thoughtful gift and simply being there over the years are how they express affection. They want a partner who is loyal and who values a peaceful, well-kept home.
Traditionally, Vrishabha is considered harmonious with the earth rashis Kanya and Makara, and often with the water signs Karka and Meena, which bring emotional warmth. Every marriage, however, should be judged by full Kundli Milan of both charts, not by Moon signs alone.
Health tendencies
Traditional astrology links Vrishabha with the face, throat and neck. Natives are often advised to protect the throat in changing weather and to keep an eye on weight, since this Moon enjoys sweets and rich food. A sedentary lifestyle is the main thing to avoid.
Daily walking, moderate meals and singing or chanting, which is good for the throat and the mind, are the classic suggestions. For any health issue, always consult a qualified doctor.
Simple remedies for Vrishabha rashi
As Shukra is the lord, Friday is the important day. Worship of Goddess Lakshmi or Maa Durga, and chanting “Om Shukraya Namah” 108 times, are traditional practices. White, cream and light pink are considered supportive colours, and donating rice, sugar, curd or white clothes on Fridays is a common charity.
Diamond or opal is associated with Shukra, but consult an experienced jyotishi before wearing any gemstone. Keeping your surroundings clean and fragrant is also said to please Venus. During Sade Sati, Vrishabha natives are usually advised to avoid hasty financial decisions and to stay regular in their prayers.
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Who is the lord of Vrishabha rashi?
Shukra (Venus) is the lord of Vrishabha rashi. The Moon is also exalted in this sign.
Which nakshatras are in Vrishabha rashi?
Vrishabha contains padas 2, 3 and 4 of Krittika, all four padas of Rohini, and the first two padas of Mrigashira.
Is Vrishabha the same as Taurus?
Vrishabha is the Vedic name for Taurus, but your Vrishabha rashi comes from the Moon’s sidereal position at birth, not the Sun. Your Western Sun sign is often a different sign.
Which rashi is compatible with Vrishabha for marriage?
Kanya, Makara, Karka and Meena are traditionally considered harmonious with Vrishabha. Kundli Milan of both charts gives the real answer.
Is the Moon strong in Vrishabha rashi?
Yes, the Moon is exalted in Vrishabha, which traditionally gives emotional steadiness. Its exact result still depends on the house, aspects and dasha in your kundli.