Vishakha nakshatra
विशाखा · ruled by Jupiter · 20°00′ Tula – 3°20′ Vrishchika
Vishakha is nakshatra 16 of the 27 lunar mansions, spanning 20°00′ Tula to 3°20′ Vrishchika; it is ruled by Jupiter. It is the nakshatra of focused ambition: setting a goal and pursuing it until it is reached. Natives are determined, purposeful and often competitive, with strong convictions.
What is Vishakha like?
Vishakha, “the forked branch”, is ruled jointly by Indra (power) and Agni (fire), and its symbol is a triumphal arch. It is the nakshatra of focused ambition: setting a goal and pursuing it until it is reached. Natives are determined, purposeful and often competitive, with strong convictions. Jupiter gives them breadth and idealism; the lesson is patience with the path, not only the goal.
Key strengths
- Determination
- Goal focus
- Conviction
- Ability to inspire
Traditional fields of work
Leadership, politics, research, law, sales, sport, religion and any long-term competitive career.
What are the four padas and name syllables?
| Pada | Starts at | Navamsa sign | Syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20°00′ Tula | Mesha | Ti (ती) |
| 2 | 23°20′ Tula | Vrishabha | Tu (तू) |
| 3 | 26°40′ Tula | Mithuna | Te (ते) |
| 4 | 0°00′ Vrishchika | Karka | To (तो) |
How does Vishakha shape your dasha timeline?
With the Moon in Vishakha, life begins in Jupiter mahadasha. Jupiter’s full period is 16 years; the portion remaining at birth equals the fraction of Vishakha the Moon had still to cross. A Moon at the start of Vishakha gives almost the full 16 years, while one near the end gives only months. Saturn dasha (19 years) follows.
How does Vishakha work in guna milan?
Nadi dosha traditionally arises with partners who share the Antya nadi: Krittika, Rohini, Ashlesha, Magha, Swati, Uttara Ashadha, Shravana, Revati. Tradition cancels it in cases such as the same nakshatra with different padas.
Same gana (Rakshasa) — full 6 Gana points: Krittika, Ashlesha, Magha, Chitra, Jyeshtha, Mula, Dhanishtha, Shatabhisha.
Same yoni (Tiger) — full 4 Yoni points: Chitra.
What else do people ask about Vishakha?
Who is the lord of Vishakha nakshatra?
Vishakha is ruled by Jupiter, and its deity is Indra and Agni. People born with the Moon in Vishakha begin life in the Jupiter Vimshottari dasha (a 16-year period, partly elapsed at birth), followed by Saturn.
What are the name syllables for Vishakha nakshatra?
The traditional namakshar for the four padas are Ti, Tu, Te, To (ती, तू, ते, तो). The syllable depends on the pada the Moon occupied at birth.
What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Vishakha?
Vishakha is Rakshasa gana, Tiger yoni (male) and Antya nadi. These are used in Ashtakoot guna milan.
Which zodiac sign is Vishakha in?
Vishakha spans 20°00′ Tula to 3°20′ Vrishchika, so it lies in Tula and Vrishchika.
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