Vishakha nakshatra: traits, ruling planet, deity and career
Vishakha is nakshatra 16 of 27. Its name means "The forked one". Here is its ruling planet, deity, personality, career themes and name syllables.
Vishakha is the 16th of the 27 nakshatras, spanning 20°00′ Tula (Libra) – 3°20′ Vrishchik (Scorpio). It is ruled by Jupiter; its deity is Indra–Agni (symbol: triumphal arch). Vishakha natives are goal-driven, determined and ambitious; natives keep pushing until they win, but can be impatient. Name syllables: Ti, Tu, Te, To.
Meaning, deity and symbol of Vishakha
"Vishakha" means "The forked one". Its presiding deity is Indra–Agni and its symbol is triumphal arch. It covers 20°00′ Tula (Libra) – 3°20′ Vrishchik (Scorpio) of the sidereal zodiac.
Vishakha nakshatra personality
People with the Moon in Vishakha are goal-driven, determined and ambitious; natives keep pushing until they win, but can be impatient.
Career themes: politics, research, sales, law, leadership.
The four padas of Vishakha
| Pada | Degrees | Name syllable | Rashi | Navamsa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20°00′–23°20′ Libra | Ti | Tula (Libra) | Mesh (Aries) |
| 2 | 23°20′–26°40′ Libra | Tu | Tula (Libra) | Vrishabh (Taurus) |
| 3 | 26°40′–30°00′ Libra | Te | Tula (Libra) | Mithun (Gemini) |
| 4 | 0°00′–3°20′ Scorpio | To | Vrishchik (Scorpio) | Kark (Cancer) |
Each pada spans 3°20′. The navamsa (D9) sign of the pada is read for marriage and inner strength.
Kundli matching and dasha
- Gana: Rakshasa
- Yoni: Tiger
- Nadi: Antya (Kapha)
- First Mahadasha: Jupiter (16 years in full; you are born with the remaining part of it)
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the ruling planet of Vishakha nakshatra?
Jupiter (Guru). People born in Vishakha begin life in the Jupiter Mahadasha of the Vimshottari system, which lasts 16 years in full.
Which rashi is Vishakha nakshatra in?
Tula (Libra) and Vrishchik (Scorpio). It spans 20°00′ Tula (Libra) – 3°20′ Vrishchik (Scorpio).
What are the name syllables for Vishakha nakshatra?
Ti, Tu, Te, To. Traditionally a baby's name starts with the syllable of the birth pada.
What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Vishakha?
Gana: Rakshasa, yoni: Tiger, nadi: Antya (Kapha). All three are used in kundli matching.
How do I find my nakshatra?
From the Moon's position at your birth, using your date, time and place of birth. The ZodiacDNA nakshatra calculator does it for you, 100% free.
Source and method
Degrees use the sidereal (Lahiri) zodiac, with each nakshatra spanning 13°20′. Ruling planets follow the Vimshottari dasha order; deity, symbol, gana and yoni follow the classical texts.