Shvabhroastmo vrishchikavigrahastu proktah prabhomedhragudapradesho
Guhavilashvabhrovishashmaguptivalmikakeetajagarahibhumi

[Looking like a scorpion, Vrishchika ( Scorpio ) Rashi represents the private parts of male and females. It dwells in places like caves, water bodies and poisonous shrubs, and places fit for venomous snakes, insects and pythons.]

Vrishchika ( Scorpio ), the eight sign in the Rashichakra, is the deepest and most intense of any of the signs. Serious, fearless, stubborn at times, intense and passionate, Jatakas of this sign are not to be taken lightly. They live life on their own terms and are in ultimate control of their destiny.

Vrishchikajatakas ( people born under scorpio ) are serious in their mission to learn about others: they will concentrate on the essential questions, gleaning the secrets that lie within, travelling in a world of black and white with little use for grey. They have an insatiable curiosity, which rouses their investigative spirits. These people love to probe and know how to get to the bottom of things. In this their keen sense of intuition certainly helps. They will promote their agenda and ensure that things go forward. This is often overbearing for others (it can be) and even self-destructive. However like the mascot, they too have tremendous regenerative powers and promptly re-grow its lost tail. Undaunted, the Vrishchikajatakas ( people born under scorpio ) charge ahead, determined to succeed.

Even though the Vrishchikajatakas ( people born under scorpio ) will work very hard, if probed, their complex and secretive nature makes them suspicious and they will clam up and withdraw further. But at the same time they are also surprisingly resourceful. Vrishchika ( Scorpio ) is ruled by the planets Mangal (Mars) and Pluto - the God of war and the God of the underworld, respectively.

Vrishchikajatakas ( people born under scorpio ) are unconcerned with the superficial. Their immense intuition gives them an insight into others' lives. They are very passionate and intense in everything they do which often inspires fear or awe in others. They possess the overwhelming ability to strip away all veneer to get to the core of any issue. They can be very loyal friends, at the same time, they also have the making of fantastic enemies. The desire to avenge or take revenge or get even runs deep in them - and the hypnotic stare and vital force overwhelms those around them.

Intense, dominating, ruthless, energetic, passionate and committed Vrishchikajatakas ( people born under scorpio ) lead the battle of life with their keen intellect and admirable qualities of patience and creativity. They are definitely not gregarious, social, kind and always ready to please types. However, they are genuine and often above petty gains though not necessarily above conspiracy and manipulation. If such a need arises, they will devote considerable time and energy to develop strategies and plot revenge against the enemies. Vrishchikajatakas ( people born under scorpio ) move with a sense of purpose and possess an inner strength and a great capacity to endure hardships. But their innate masochism enables them to destroy even something that they have nurtured with great care and love. Though they can easily change course if it suits them better, their dynamic, fascinating and often mysterious face draws many towards them.

Vrishchikajatakas ( people born under scorpio ) are ideal for the sciences and do extremely well as physicians and surgeons. They also do well as Architecture and mechanics. They make excellent commanders and some excel in fine arts, literature, and journalism. Fame, fortune and success come easily to them. In business too they are able to plan their investments strategies shrewdly towards making big money often losing patience and making it on the sly than honourable means.

Vrishchikajatakas ( people born under scorpio ) are perhaps the most mysterious and difficult to understand and often have a love-hate relationship with food. Their planetary combination makes them motivated, penetrating and aware, not missing much, intuitive, probing and much focused on knowing who's who and what's what. Vrishchikajatakas ( people born under scorpio ) need lots of space to move and can lose their temper (and even become vengeful) if someone gets in their way. They make good of given opportunities and convert today's loss into tomorrow's victory.

Motto for Vrishchikajatakas ( people born under scorpio ): still waters run deep. They are also emotional though less likely to show it and guard their secrets well.

But once the tempest within the Vrishchikajatakas ( people born under scorpio ) dies down, they regain their determination and loyal posture. They also make subtle manipulation to get what they want, but are powerful and passionate as well, qualities, which serve them well so long these don't deteriorate into self-indulgence or compulsions. They love competition in both work and play drawing great strength from their determination, passion and motivation.

Never say die Vrishchikajatakas ( people born under scorpio ) are intense, passionate lovers, who are hard to forget. They instinctively know what their partners want. Sweeping many off with magnetic charm they seldom distinguish between a passing fancy and true love - Involvement is always passionate deal with the Vrishchikajatakas ( people born under scorpio ). Very jealous over proprietarial rights, Vrishchikajatakas ( people born under scorpio ) make ideal life partner in fellow water signs - Karka ( Cancer ), Vrishchika ( Scorpio ) and Meena ( Pisces ) as they understand Vrishchikajatakas ( people born under scorpio ) the best. The home of the Vrishchikajatakas ( people born under scorpio ) will be comfortable and classy, but Spartan, as they prefer the minimalist style.