Nakshatra 16 of 27
Vishakha Nakshatra
Vishakha is ruled by Jupiter and presided over by Indra and Agni together. Its symbol is a triumphal archway: the gate of victory that only the determined walk through.
| Meaning | the forked; the two-branched |
|---|---|
| Ruling planet | Jupiter |
| Deity | Indra-Agni |
| Symbol | Archway |
| Degree range | 20°00′ Libra – 3°20′ Scorpio |
| Zodiac sign | Libra / Scorpio (sidereal) |
| Gana | Rakshasa |
Vishakha personality
Vishakha natives are the most goal-fixated of the nakshatras. Once they choose a target, they pursue it with a patience and single-mindedness that can span decades. They often achieve late and achieve big. The forked symbol is the warning: ambition can split them between two paths — or leave relationships neglected on the roadside of the goal.
Strengths
- Determination
- Ambition
- Patience toward long goals
- Courage
- Persuasiveness
Challenges
- Obsession with goals
- Envy
- Neglecting relationships
- Win-at-all-costs streak
The four padas of Vishakha
Each nakshatra divides into four padas of 3°20′, each mapping to a navamsa (D9) sign that colors how the nakshatra expresses itself. The traditional name syllables for each pada are shown alongside.
| Pada | Degrees | Navamsa sign | Name syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20°00′ Libra – 23°20′ Libra | Aries | Ti |
| 2 | 23°20′ Libra – 26°40′ Libra | Taurus | Tu |
| 3 | 26°40′ Libra – 0°00′ Scorpio | Gemini | Te |
| 4 | 0°00′ Scorpio – 3°20′ Scorpio | Cancer | To |
Moon in Vishakha
A Vishakha Moon is motivated by purpose. You feel emotionally alive when chasing something meaningful, and adrift without a target. Learning to be — not only to become — is the life lesson.
Career paths
- Politics
- Law
- Competitive business
- Sales leadership
- Research with long horizons
Vishakha compatibility
Traditionally harmonious matches for Vishakha:
Pairings that usually take more work:
Is Vishakha your birth star? Your janma nakshatra is where your Moon was at the moment of birth. Calculate your Vedic chart to find your nakshatra, pada, and current dasha period.