Nakshatra · Lunar Mansion 16/27
Vishakha Nakshatra विशाखा
ambition · determination · goal-focus · triumph
Vishakha is the nakshatra of focused ambition — the triumphal arch, ruled by Indra and Agni. Its natives are determined and goal-driven, pursuing their aims with single-minded force until they pass through to victory.
| Number | 16th of 27 |
|---|---|
| Zodiac span | 20°00′ Libra – 3°20′ Scorpio |
| Ruling planet (Vimshottari) | Jupiter (Guru) |
| Deity | Indra-Agni (gods of power and fire) |
| Symbol | A triumphal archway, a potter's wheel |
| Gana (temperament) | Rakshasa |
| Yoni (animal) | Tiger (male) |
| Nadi (Ayurvedic) | Madhya (Pitta) |
| Sanskrit | विशाखा |
Symbol & deity
Vishakha's symbol is a triumphal archway, a potter's wheel, and its presiding deity is Indra-Agni (gods of power and fire). Its special power — its shakti — is the power to achieve many and varied fruits (vyapani shakti). Together these encode the nakshatra's core lesson and gift.
Personality & traits
Strengths: Ambitious, determined, goal-driven, focused and capable of great achievement.
Challenges: Impatient, ruthless, jealous and so goal-fixated they miss the present.
Ruling planet — Jupiter
Vishakha is ruled by Jupiter in the Vimshottari system, so a Vishakha Moon sets Jupiter's dasha as the first major life period, and Jupiter's nature deeply colours the personality. wisdom, fortune, the guru — the great benefic (Brihaspati).
Career & vocation
Leadership, politics, competitive fields, research, anything goal-oriented and ambitious.