Nakshatras in Scorpio
Sidereal Scorpio contains parts of three nakshatras: Vishakha, Anuradha and Jyeshtha. A planet placed in Scorpio always also occupies one of these lunar mansions, and the nakshatra usually says more about how the placement behaves than the sign alone.
Note: this is the sidereal zodiac used in Vedic astrology, which currently sits about 24° behind the Western tropical zodiac — your Western Scorpio planets may fall in a different sidereal sign.
16. Vishakha (20°00′ Libra – 3°20′ Scorpio)
Lord: Jupiter · Deity: Indra-Agni · Symbol: Archway · Gana: Rakshasa
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.
Padas falling in Scorpio: pada 4 (0°00′ Scorpio – 3°20′ Scorpio).
Full Vishakha profile →17. Anuradha (3°20′ – 16°40′ Scorpio)
Lord: Saturn · Deity: Mitra · Symbol: Lotus · Gana: Deva
Anuradha is ruled by Saturn and presided over by Mitra, the god of friendship and alliances. Its symbol is a lotus: devotion that blooms even in muddy circumstances.
Full Anuradha profile →18. Jyeshtha (16°40′ Scorpio – 0°00′ Sagittarius)
Lord: Mercury · Deity: Indra · Symbol: Earring · Gana: Rakshasa
Jyeshtha is ruled by Mercury and presided over by Indra, king of the gods. Its symbol is a circular talisman or earring: the insignia of rank, and the protection that seniority both grants and demands.
Full Jyeshtha profile →Want to know which of these is your birth star? Calculate your Vedic chart to find your exact Moon nakshatra and pada.