When Taurus is rising on the eastern horizon at the moment of birth, the native has Vrishabh lagna (Taurus ascendant, also spelt Vrishabha). Its lord is Venus, and it is a fixed, earth sign, so the lagna is known for patience, an eye for beauty and a wish for security. Saturn is its yogakaraka; Mercury and Mars are its marakas.
Vrishabh lagna at a glance
- Lord (lagnesh)
- Shukra (Venus)
- Element
- Earth (prithvi)
- Quality
- Fixed (sthira)
- Nakshatras
- Krittika (3 padas), Rohini (all 4 padas), Mrigashira (2 padas)
- Yogakaraka
- Shani (Saturn)
- Badhaka house
- 9th house · Shani
Note: the daily rashifal is read from the Moon sign, not the lagna. Lagna vs Rashi →
Planet roles for Vrishabh lagna
Which houses each planet rules, and whether it is benefic or malefic for this lagna.
| Planet | Rules | Role | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surya (Sun) | 4th house | Neutral | |
| Chandra (Moon) | 3rd house | Malefic | |
| Mangal (Mars) | 7th house and 12th house | Malefic | Maraka |
| Budh (Mercury) | 2nd house and 5th house | Benefic | Maraka |
| Guru (Jupiter) | 8th house and 11th house | Malefic | |
| Shukra (Venus) | 1st house and 6th house | Benefic | Lagnesh |
| Shani (Saturn) | 9th house and 10th house | Benefic | YogakarakaBadhakesh |
| Rahu (Rahu) | Rules no sign | Malefic | |
| Ketu (Ketu) | Rules no sign | Malefic |
Saturn is what sets Vrishabh lagna apart. It rules the 9th (Makar) and the 10th (Kumbh), fortune and work alike; holding a trikona and a kendra at once makes it the yogakaraka. For fixed signs, though, the house of obstruction is the 9th, and that house is Saturn's too, so it is also the badhakesh. In practice its periods do deliver, but often late and after a testing stretch. Jupiter is the second complication: a natural benefic, it rules the 8th and the 11th here and is treated as a functional malefic. Mercury is benefic as 5th lord yet a maraka as 2nd lord; the other maraka, Mars, lord of the 7th and 12th, is a malefic as well.
For these planets in your own chart: Functional benefics and malefics · Yogakaraka · Maraka planets
Nature and body
Vrishabh lagna natives are usually calm, unhurried and dependable. They do not rush; they weigh a thing before taking it up, then stay with it for a long time. Venus as lagnesh gives a natural taste for good food, beautiful objects, music and pleasant surroundings. Financial security, for them, is not just comfort but the ground of peace of mind.
The mix of a fixed sign and the earth element makes this lagna practical and grounded. The same firmness can turn obstinate when change is needed, and old habits are hard for them to drop. Tradition gives Vrishabh lagna a gentle face, attractive eyes and a strong neck; that is only the classical picture, and planets in the lagna and Venus's placement can change it a good deal.
Career and work
Vrishabh lagna's 10th house is Kumbh, ruled by Saturn, which is also this lagna's yogakaraka. When the lord of the house of work is the most favourable planet, the whole career picture rests on Saturn's placement, strength and dasha. Kumbh and Saturn point towards large institutions, building systems, technology, research, law, social service and work with the public.
With Venus as lagnesh, finance, banking, the arts, fashion, the food trade and luxury goods also come naturally. The 2nd house of wealth is Mithun, ruled by Mercury, so speech, accounts and a head for trade also become ways of earning. Read the timing of career growth from the 10th house, Saturn and the running dasha; no fixed age can be set for it.
Marriage and relationships
The 7th house is Vrishchik, ruled by Mars. A fixed lagna faces another fixed sign, so firmness on both sides shows clearly in a Vrishabh marriage. Tradition describes the partner as intense, energetic, loyal and at times possessive. This pairing of Venus and Mars brings attraction, and the chance of friction too.
Mars also rules the 12th, the house of expense, distance and the pleasures of the bed, so marriage brings in questions of spending, relocation or sacrifice for the partner. Mars is a maraka here as well, so its periods are a time to watch your own health. When disagreements come, choose conversation over stubbornness; nothing strengthens this lagna's relationships more.
Health indications
In the Kalapurusha, Taurus is the face, throat and neck. Traditional astrology therefore points to sensitivity around the mouth, teeth, voice and throat region for this lagna, especially when Venus or the lagna is afflicted. Venus brings a liking for rich food and comfort, and the earth element is said to incline the body towards heaviness or sluggishness. Treat these as astrological indications only, not a diagnosis; for any physical complaint, see a doctor.
How long Vrishabh lagna takes to rise
Vrishabh lagna lingers a little longer in South India; at Chennai it lasts about 7 minutes more than at Delhi.
| City | Rising time |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | 1 h 56 min |
| Lucknow | 1 h 56 min |
| Kolkata | 1 h 58 min |
| Mumbai | 2 h 0 min |
| Chennai | 2 h 2 min |
| Bengaluru | 2 h 2 min |
Astronomically computed, Lahiri ayanamsa. The length stays nearly the same all year; only its start moves about four minutes earlier each day. Today's lagna table →
Nakshatras and padas of Vrishabh lagna
The pada the lagna degree falls in gives the Navamsa lagna.
| Degrees | Nakshatra | Pada | Navamsa sign |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0°00′–3°20′ | Krittika | 2 | Makara |
| 3°20′–6°40′ | Krittika | 3 | Kumbha |
| 6°40′–10°00′ | Krittika | 4 | Meena |
| 10°00′–13°20′ | Rohini | 1 | Mesha |
| 13°20′–16°40′ | Rohini | 2 | Vrishabhavargottama |
| 16°40′–20°00′ | Rohini | 3 | Mithuna |
| 20°00′–23°20′ | Rohini | 4 | Karka |
| 23°20′–26°40′ | Mrigashira | 1 | Simha |
| 26°40′–30°00′ | Mrigashira | 2 | Kanya |
When the lagna and the Navamsa lagna are the same sign, the lagna is called vargottama and counts as strong. See your Navamsa lagna →
Which house holds Shukra, the lagnesh?
The full reading of Vrishabh lagna opens through the house its lagnesh, Shukra, occupies. Wherever the lagnesh sits, life's attention leans that way. The lagnesh in all twelve houses →
Is your lagna Vrishabh? Where Shukra, your lagnesh, sits in your chart decides the rest of the story.
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Who is the lord of Vrishabh lagna?
Venus. Besides Vrishabh it rules Tula, which falls in the 6th house for this lagna. So Venus's strength touches health, comforts and competition alike, though as lagnesh it remains benefic.
Which planet is the yogakaraka for Vrishabh lagna?
Saturn. It rules the 9th (Makar) and the 10th (Kumbh), a trikona and a kendra. For a fixed lagna the 9th is also the badhaka house, so Saturn is the badhakesh as well: its periods can lift fortune and career, often after testing your patience.
Which are the maraka planets for Vrishabh lagna?
Mercury, lord of the 2nd (Mithun), and Mars, lord of the 7th (Vrishchik). Mercury is benefic as 5th lord, yet the maraka role stays attached to it. Do not take maraka as a forecast of death; it simply points to periods in which extra attention to health is wise.
Is Jupiter good or bad for Vrishabh lagna?
For this lagna Jupiter is treated as a functional malefic, since it rules the 8th (Dhanu) and the 11th (Meen), neither of them a kendra or trikona. Even so, as 11th lord it is tied to income and gains, and as a natural benefic its aspects are weighed too. The final result depends on its placement and strength.
When does fortune rise for Vrishabh lagna?
There is no single age. The 9th house is Makar, ruled by Saturn, the yogakaraka. Its placement, strength and the timing of its Mahadasha or Antardasha are the key; because Saturn is also the badhakesh, the rise usually comes gradually and with effort.
What is the difference between Vrishabh lagna and Vrishabh rashi?
The lagna is the sign rising on the eastern horizon at the moment of birth; the rashi, or Moon sign, is the sign the Moon was in at that time. A person can have Vrishabh lagna and a different rashi. The daily rashifal follows the Moon sign, not the lagna.