Nakshatra 16 of 27
Vishakha nakshatra (विशाखा)
Vishakha, 'the forked branch', spans Libra and Scorpio. It combines Jupiter's expansion with the focused drive of Indra and Agni, making it the nakshatra of determined goals.
Vishakha nakshatra at a glance
- Ruling planet
- Jupiter (Guru)
- Zodiac sign
- Libra and Scorpio
- Deity
- Indra and Agni, ambition and fire
- Symbol
- Triumphal archway
- Gana
- Rakshasa
- Animal symbol
- Male tiger
- Dasha years
- 16 years (Jupiter mahadasha)
Vishakha personality: strengths and challenges
Strengths
Determination, strategic focus, persuasive speech and the stamina to see long goals through.
Challenges
Single-minded ambition, jealousy and a tendency to value results over people.
Career and relationships
Career
Politics, law, sales, management, research, entrepreneurship and competitive fields.
Love and marriage
Committed and intense, though it can put goals before home. Works best with a partner who shares its vision.
Vishakha padas and name letters
Each pada is 3°20'wide and falls in a different navamsa (D9) sign. Traditionally a child's name starts with the syllable of the pada the Moon was in.
| Pada | Name syllable | Navamsa sign |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ti | Aries |
| 2 | Tu | Taurus |
| 3 | Te | Gemini |
| 4 | To | Cancer |
Name syllables differ slightly between regional traditions.
Vishakha nakshatra remedies
Worship Indra-Agni and Jupiter on Thursdays; humility and service temper ambition.
For the ruling planet Jupiter, Thursdayis the traditional day and “Om Gurave Namah” the usual beej mantra. Treat these as supportive habits, not guarantees, and avoid anyone who asks for large payments for remedies.
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Vishakha nakshatra: common questions
Which planet rules Vishakha nakshatra?
Vishakha is ruled by Jupiter (Guru). In the Vimshottari dasha system, a person born in Vishakha starts life in the Jupiter mahadasha, which lasts 16 years in total.
Which zodiac sign is Vishakha nakshatra in?
Vishakha lies in Libra (20°00' to 30°00') and Scorpio (0°00' to 3°20') in the sidereal zodiac.
What are the name letters for Vishakha nakshatra?
The traditional starting syllables for the four padas of Vishakha are Ti, Tu, Te, To. These vary slightly between regional traditions.
What is the deity of Vishakha nakshatra?
Indra and Agni, ambition and fire. The symbol is triumphal archway, and the nakshatra belongs to the Rakshasa gana.
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