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Nakshatra 16 of 27 · Rakshasa gana

Vishakha

विशाखा A triumphal arch, or a potter's wheel

The forked branch: the star of purpose, effort and the goal reached.

Longitude
λ 200°00′ – 213°20′
Deity
Indra and Agni together
Span
Libra 20°00′ – Scorpio 3°20′
Pale jade carving of a triumphal arch, or a potter's wheel, the symbol of Vishakha
About Vishakha

Vishakha spans from 20°00′ Libra to 3°20′ Scorpio and is ruled by Jupiter. Its deities are Indra, king of the gods, and Agni, the fire, together. Its symbol is a triumphal arch decorated with leaves, or a potter's wheel turning steadily. The name means “forked” or “of two branches”.

Vishakha is the star of single-minded purpose: the patience to keep turning the wheel until the pot is made and the gate of victory is reached. It is classed as mixed (mishra), suited to everyday work and also to fire rituals. Three padas fall in Libra and the last in Scorpio.

Padas and navamsa

Four quarters of 3°20′

Each pada falls in a navamsa sign, used to read the D9 chart and to colour the nakshatra for anyone whose Moon or ascendant sits there.

Pada 1Libra 20°00′ – 23°20′Ariesnavamsa
Pada 2Libra 23°20′ – 26°40′Taurusnavamsa
Pada 3Libra 26°40′ – 30°00′Gemininavamsa
Pada 4Scorpio 0°00′ – 3°20′Cancernavamsa
Born under Vishakha

People with the Moon in Vishakha tend to be ambitious, focused and determined, often with a strong spiritual or social purpose. They set goals and pursue them over years. Patience with the slow parts, and with themselves, brings out the best of them. Their first dasha is Jupiter.

Traditionally good for
  1. Setting and beginning long-term goals
  2. Fire rituals (havan)
  3. Daily work and business
  4. Competitions and examinations

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