Lagna #8: Vrschika Lagna

Key Characteristics of this Rasi

1. Vrschika is the 8th house of the natural zodiac. 8th house = keeper of life force (Prana), sum total of negative karma of past lives, secretive, hidden, occult knowledge, mysterious or unseen forces, unknown, uncertainly, darkness.
2. Sthira Rasi = Fixity. Jala Rasi = Pursuit of Knowledge, Brahminical activities. Sama Rasi = Feminine energy, passive, controlled, retained.
3. Feminine side of Mangal = Restrained Mangal, Vengeful, attack in a secret manner, not in open war.
4. Chandra is Neecha here. Their life is sorrowful, solitary and full of isolation. Also the path is full of thorns. Motherly love and comforts are missing.
5. Lord Mangal attains Uccha in the 3rd house of valour, enterprise, courage and adventure. Also 3rd and 6th sharp intellect. Mangal owns the 6th and attains uccha in the 3rd indicating this Rasi is one of the sharpest intellectual Rasi.
6. The Rasi symbol is a Scorpion, who attacks only when it is provoked, else, it loves peace and solitude.
7. The place indicated by this Rasi is a Well, indicating deep secrets, darkness, and stored knowledge. This also indicate fixity, grit and determination.
8. The friends of Mangal are Surya, Guru and Chandra. Surya owns the 10th house of authority and power, attains Uccha in the 6th house and Neecha in the 12th house. They can serve (6th) the King (Surya, 10th lord) or the Government. May suffer distress and humiliation in the foreign land (10th lord Surya Neecha in the 12th house). They may be honoured for their fighting skills or after being victorious due to 10th lord Surya Uccha in the 6th house of fights. They can also become good surgeon or lawyer.
9. Guru owns the 2nd and 5th house, attains Uccha in the 9th house and Neecha in the 3rd house. This is a good Rasi for wealth as the 2nd and 5th lord attains Uccha in the 9th house. Also, they are charitable minded as the wealth (2nd) goes into Dharmic activities (9th house). They also put their mind (5th) into righteous activities due to 5th lord attaining Uccha in the 9th house.
10. Chandra owns the 9th house, attains Uccha in the 7th house and Neecha in the Lagna. Indicating interlock of Bhagya (good luck) with the 7th house of marriage, relationship, trade or commerce. Also the native is rebellious towards the Gurus and elders due to the Neecha Sambandha of the Lagnesha and Dharmesha. Neecha of Matrkaraka Chandra in the Lagna indicate deprivation of motherly love and affection.
11. Among the Asuragrahas, Shani, Shukra and Budha, Shani is inimical towards Mangal but Mangal is neutral towards Shani. Shukra and Mangal are mutually neutral towards each other. Budha is neutral towards Mangal while Mangal is inimical towards Budha.
12. Shani owns the 3rd and 4th house of Courage and Comforts. It attains Uccha in the 12th house of foreign Land and Neecha in the 7th house of battles. This indicate that the native is not inclined to war unless pushes to, as they feel uncomfortable in war (4th lord Neecha in 6th house). Also, possible that they lose their properties and home due to fights and court cases. They may like to leave their homeland (Lagna) and settle overseas (4th lord Uccha in 12th house). The 3rd lord of courage Negative in the 6th house can indicate that they can employ unwarranted strategies (attacking below the belt) to gain victory in a battle.
13. Shukra owns the 7th (trade, relationship) and 12th house (loss, leaving homeland), attaining Uccha in the 5th house and Neecha in the 11th house. Indicating, women (Shukra) and relationship (7th) matters prevails in their mind (5th). 12th lord influence in the 5th indicate charitable disposition, a sense of giving up. 7th lord Neecha in the 11th can indicate loss of income (Neecha in 11th) through trade (7th) in Shukra related matters (Vehicles, women articles, performed etc.). 12th lord Neecha in the 11th indicate, loss of income (Neecha in 11th) due to international trade (12th) pertaining to Shukra related matters.
14. Budha owns the 8th house (longevity) and the 11th house (gains). It attains Uccha in the 11th house and Neecha in the 5th house. Indicating gain from Budha related matters (education, communication, journalism, writing etc.); gain from occult (8th) related matters. 8th lord Neecha in the 5th house indicate deep rooted sorrows which is difficult to understand (8th), a sense of something missing within, especially in the matters of Budha (kinsmen, learning, knowledge, communication). Also, 11th lord Neecha in the 5th house indicate sorrow pertaining to elder siblings, friends, or income, especially in the matters pertaining to Budha.

Results of Birth in this Lagna

Saravali 48.30–33. Vrschika Lagna. (1) Fleshy and broad limbs perfected by exercises (peenaprthuvyaayataanga); (2) Sharp (teekshna); (3) Irritable disposition (antarvishama); (4) Valorous (shoora); (5) Attached to his mother (maaturbhishta); (6) Inclined to fight (ranodyata); (7) Charitable, renouncing (tyaagi); (8) Serious (gambhira); (9) Tawny eyes (pingala); (10) Prominent chest (uddhatavrksha); (11) Sunken belly (mahaahrnnimagnajathara); (12) Depressed nose (antarvilagnaghona); (13) Adventurous (sahasa nirata); (14) Firm (sthira); (15) Fierce, formidable (chanda); (16) Trustworthy (visvaasa); (17) Amusing or humorous (haasavashya); (18) Pitta diseases (pittarugaarta); (19) Endowed with a family (kutumbasampanna); (20) Rebellious towards preceptors, elders and friends (guru-suhrda-droharata); (21) Fond of attracting other women (para-angana-akarshana-anurata); (22) Attractive face (bandholvanavaktra); (23) Serve a king (bhupati-sevi); (24) Has enemies (sa-shatru-paksha); (25) Give his money to others (prayato-arthada); (26) Blessed with a good natured lady (su-yuvati); (27) Attached to the religion or righteous acts (dharma prati vatsala); (28) Narrow minded (kshudra).

1. Fleshy and broad limbs perfected by exercises (peenaprthuvyaayataanga): Rasi symbol= Scorpion, strong limbs.
2. Sharp (teekshna): Feminine side of Mangal, highly intelligent, sharp. Lagnesha Mangal attain Uccha in the 3rd house, which is combination of Dhimanta Yoga, indicating super intellect.
3. Irritable disposition (antarvishama): Negative side of Mangal. Mangal is a Purusha Graha, warprone, but in Vrschika, it can’t go into direct war due to strong Jala Tattva. Strong sense of deprivation and internal anxiety due to Neecha Kshetra of Chandra.
4. Valorous (shoora): Rasi lorded by the god of war, Mangal. Mangal attains Uccha in the house of courage and enterprise, the 3rd house.
5. Attached to his mother (maaturbhishta): Vrschika Lagna people have much sadness with regards to the Mother as Chandra gets Neecha here. Also the 4th house in Kumbha is highly inimical towards Chandra. There is a strong sense of deprivation of motherly love and affection. Hence, they long for motherly love and affection. They are highly devoted to mother but don’t have good motherly luck as the Lagnesha Mangal attain Neecha in the 9th house of Bhagya, that is owned by Chandra, the mother.
6. Inclined to fight (ranodyata): Nature of the Scorpion. Owned by Mangal, the god of war. These people don’t like to fight openly, but do it in a secretive manner, something like a spy. Ketu is the co-lord, indicating hidden fighting techniques (Ketu= shadowy= hidden). The strong Jala Tattva influence, does not let them go into a war openly, like the natives of Mesha Lagna.
7. Charitable, renouncing (tyaagi): Neecha Chandra = Strong sense of dejection, giving way own things, low level of attachment with material comforts. Chandra = sustenance. Jala grahas Shukra and Chandra are the giver of comforts, compassion and love. Neecha Chandra indicate that their life has no comforts. This starts with unhappy or troublesome childhood.
8. Serious (gambhira): Neecha Chandra = Lack enthusiasm in life, to cheer themselves up. Prone to looking at the negative side of things. Neecha Rahu = not attracted to material pleasures.
9. Tawny eyes (pingala): 2nd house is governed by Guru, who gives Tawni eyes. 2nd house is also an Agni Rasi, which also indicate Tawny eyes. Guru has golden or tawny hair and eyes.
10. Prominent chest (uddhatavrksha): Rasi symbol = Scorpion.
11. Sunken belly (mahaahrnnimagnajathara): Rasi symbol = Scorpion.
12. Depressed nose (antarvilagnaghona): Neecha Chandra.
13. Adventurous (sahasa nirata): Lagnesha = Mangal, highly courageous and adventurous. Lagnesha attains Uccha in the 3rd house of valour, courage and adventure.
14. Firm (sthira): Sthira Rasi. Rasi symbol = Well, fixed water. Not easily swayed by emotions.
15. Fierce, formidable (chanda): Lack emotion and empathy as Chandra is Neecha here. They are extremely fierce in fights. Highly tenacious and don’t give up till end. They are hardened by the sorrows in life, so not easily swayed by emotions.
16. Trustworthy (visvaasa): Firm nature, they don’t want pleasures and comforts in the world, hence their motives are clean. Also the the graha of dual nature Rahu attains Neecha here, so they don’t go back on their words. 2nd lord of Speech Guru attains Uccha in the Dharma Bhava. So they follow the Dharma of their speech i.e., promise that can’t be broken. Highly trustworthy friends to have, who will fight till death to keep their commitment. They are not afraid of death as they have many close encounters with it from their early childhood.
17. Amusing or humorous (haasavashya): How can a person be serious and humorous at the same time? This means that they are very serious within and are not swayed by the external happiness or sorrow. But in the company of friends, they become jovial and humous, but only sometimes. They don’t like to attend big social events etc. and like to live a life of recluse. But, when they mingle with their friends and kinsmen, they display a different mood. The graha of fun frolic and humour Budha attains Uccha in the 11th house, the house of friends.
18. Pitta diseases (pittarugaarta): Strong influence of Agni. Owned by Agni Grahas Mangal and Ketu and also the Ucchakshetra for Ketu. There could also be Kapha diseases, because it is a Jala Rasi and Chandra attains Neecha here.
19. Endowed with a family (kutumbasampanna): What’s in their destiny, 9th house? Chandra being the 9th lord and Guru getting Uccha in the 9th house. Motherly love is missing as Chandra is Neecha in Lagna. But Guru is still positive, being the 2nd lord of family in the house of Luck.
20. Rebellious towards preceptors, elders and friends (guru-suhrda-droharata): Lagnesha Mangal attains Neecha in the 9th house indicating that these people are negative towards the 9th house matters. Also, the 9th lord Chandra attains Neecha in the Lagna indicating that the elders don’t have much empathy for these people. Hence, they develop a kind of rebellious attitude towards them. It is not that they disrespect them because Guru attains Uccha in the 9th house, but they trust their own capabilities over the blessings from the Gurus and elders.
21. Fond of attracting other women (para-angana-akarshana-anurata): What prevails in their mind? 5th house is a Jala Rasi, and is the Uccha Kshetra of Shukra. Shukra = women, relationship, sex. These people are intense in their sexual habits as Lagnesha Mangal attains Uccha in the Mithuna Bhava (3rd house) and Shukra prevails in their mind. Also, they only have limited relationships or partners but they are very intense in their relationship with them. Sometimes they have the fear psychosis due to the sorrows they receive with regards to mother’s love in childhood.
22. Attractive face (bandholvanavaktra): Face = 2nd house. 2nd house is governed by Guru. Guru= dignified appearance.
23. Serve a king (bhupati-sevi): 10th house is governed by Surya towards whom, Lagnesha Mangal is a great friend. They are highly loyal to the King (or their bosses at work), hence, they are noticed by the King or the Bosses.
24. Has enemies (sa-shatru-paksha): For them, life is the path of struggle and fights, as the Lagnesha Mangal governs the 6th house as well. The enemies are powerful and influential as Surya attains Uccha in the 6th. Also, the lord of Sukha (happiness and comfort) attains Neecha in 6th house, indicating the fights give them a lot of sorrow. They sometimes like to run away from their own identity, background, social setup, homeland and home as the 4th house attains Uccha in the 12th house. The 6th house is supported by Surya (Uccha Surya), while the Lagna is not supported by anyone (Neecha Chandra).
25. Give his money to others (prayato-arthada): 12th lord Shukra attaining Uccha in the 5th house of things that prevail in the mind. They don’t mind spending on Charity (Meena Rasi) and on women (Shukra).
26. Blessed with a good natured lady (su-yuvati): Karaka Shukra attaining Uccha in the 5th house. 5th house = Trine = Blessings of goddess Lakshmi).
27. Attached to the religion or righteous acts (dharma prati vatsala): Preceptor Karaka Guru attains Uccha in the 9th house. Guru is also 5th lord of Chitta (mind) attaining Uccha in the 9th house, indicating pre-disposition towards righteous acts. But, they are yet rebellious towards Guru and elders as Lagnesha attains Neecha in the 9th house and 9th lord attaining Neecha in the Lagna.
28. Narrow minded (kshudra): Broadness of mind = strength of the 9th house. The Neecha sambandha of Lagnesha and the 9th house and the vice-versa indicate that. They can be highly focused towards their own path or belief (Guru and 5th lord Uccha in the 9th), but less tolerant towards others (Lagnesha neecha in 9th). Symbol = Well = Focused in own world.