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Taurus (Vrishabha) Rashi
The steady sign: comfort, beauty, loyalty and wealth.
Vrishabha is fixed earth ruled by Venus, and the Moon is exalted here. Natives are patient, sensual and reliable, building slowly and keeping what they build. Security, good food and beautiful things matter.
- Lord
- Venus
- Element
- Earth
- Quality
- Sthira
- Sun here
- 15 May – 14 Jun
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Vedic astrology reads your Moon sign (rashi) for daily predictions and your Lagna for the birth chart. Both use the sidereal zodiac, so they often differ from your Western Sun sign.
At a glance
Taurus (Vrishabha) rashi facts
| Sanskrit name | Vrishabha (meaning: bull) |
|---|---|
| Span | 30° – 60° sidereal |
| Ruling planet | Venus (Shukra) |
| Element | Earth |
| Quality | Sthira (fixed) |
| Gender | Feminine (even sign) |
| Exalted here | Moon (deepest at 3°) |
| Debilitated here | None |
| Moolatrikona here | Moon (3°–30°) |
| Body (Kalapurusha) | Face, throat and neck |
| Direction | South |
| Sun in this sign | About 15 May – 14 Jun (sidereal) |
| Lucky colour | White, pastel and variegated |
| Lucky day | Friday (Shukravar) |
| Gemstone (of the lord) | Diamond (Heera). Choose only after studying the whole chart. |
Lunar mansions
Nakshatras in Taurus (Vrishabha)
Personality
Taurus (Vrishabha) traits
Strengths
- Patient and dependable
- Good with money and assets
- Artistic and musical
- Calm under pressure
Challenges
- Stubborn and slow to change
- Possessive
- Can over-indulge
Taurus (Vrishabha) as your Moon sign
A Vrishabha Moon (exalted) gives emotional steadiness, contentment and a good memory. The mind seeks security and finds peace in routine and beauty.
Taurus (Vrishabha) as your Lagna
Vrishabha rising gives a pleasant face, a calm voice and steady stamina. Venus as Lagna lord brings charm and taste, and Saturn is the yoga karaka.
Careers that suit Taurus (Vrishabha)
Relationships
Taurus (Vrishabha) in love and compatibility
Devoted, tactile and faithful, Vrishabha wants a steady, affectionate partner. Jealousy and possessiveness need conscious handling.
Same element
Virgo, Capricorn
Shared earth temperament
6th / 8th (shadashtaka)
Libra, Sagittarius
Traditionally the harder pairing in Bhakoot
Wellbeing
Health
Rules the face, throat and neck: sore throats, thyroid and weight need watching; regular movement balances a love of comfort.
Traditional associations, not medical advice.
Common questions
Taurus (Vrishabha) rashi FAQs
Who is the lord of Taurus (Vrishabha) rashi?
Venus (Shukra) rules Taurus (Vrishabha). The condition of Venus in your chart colours how Taurus (Vrishabha) qualities express themselves.
Which nakshatras fall in Taurus (Vrishabha)?
Krittika (padas 2, 3, 4), Rohini (padas 1, 2, 3, 4), Mrigashira (padas 1, 2). Every rashi holds nine padas, or two and a quarter nakshatras.
Is Taurus (Vrishabha) my Sun sign or Moon sign?
In Vedic astrology "rashi" usually means your Moon sign: the sign the Moon occupied at birth. Your Sun is in sidereal Taurus roughly 15 May – 14 Jun, which differs from Western dates by about 24 days.
Which signs are compatible with Taurus (Vrishabha)?
Signs of the same element (Virgo and Capricorn) usually understand Taurus (Vrishabha) easily. Libra and Sagittarius sit 6th and 8th from it (shadashtaka), traditionally the harder pairing in Kundli matching. A full match uses both charts.
What is the lucky gemstone for Taurus (Vrishabha)?
Diamond (Heera), the gem of its lord Venus. Gemstones should only be worn after studying the whole chart, not chosen from the sign alone.
