Vishakha Nakshatra
Ruled by Jupiter · Libra and Scorpio · Rakshasa gana
Vishakha is the 16th of the 27 nakshatras (lunar mansions). It spans 20°00′ Libra to 3°20′ Scorpio of the sidereal zodiac, which places it in Libra and Scorpio. Its ruling planet is Jupiter, its deity is Indra and Agni, and its symbol is a triumphal arch (or a potter’s wheel).
Vishakha nakshatra: personality and nature
Vishakha is the nakshatra of purposeful striving. Natives are often described as determined, goal-driven and persistent.
Love and relationships
Intense and committed, though a competitive streak can show up in relationships.
Career and work
Politics, sales, strategy, entrepreneurship, sport and advocacy.
What to watch for
Ambition overriding relationships, and jealousy. As with any placement, the Moon's sign and house, the planets aspecting it and the running dasha change how Vishakha shows up in a particular chart.
The four padas of Vishakha
Each nakshatra is divided into four padas of 3°20′, and each pada falls in one navamsa (D9) sign, which colours how the nakshatra expresses and matters for marriage reading.
- Pada 1: 20°00′ Libra to 23°20′ Libra, Aries navamsa.
- Pada 2: 23°20′ Libra to 26°40′ Libra, Taurus navamsa.
- Pada 3: 26°40′ Libra to 0°00′ Scorpio, Gemini navamsa.
- Pada 4: 0°00′ Scorpio to 3°20′ Scorpio, Cancer navamsa.
Vishakha and the Vimshottari dasha
A person whose Moon is in Vishakha begins life in the Jupiter Mahadasha, the full length of which is 16 years. How much of it remains at birth depends on how far the Moon has travelled through Vishakha. The Saturn Mahadasha follows. The Vimshottari dasha system derives from the Moon's nakshatra, so this is why the nakshatra matters for timing.
Compatibility: gana, yoni and nadi
In Ashtakoota (Guna Milan) matching, Vishakha counts as Rakshasa gana, Tiger yoni (male) and Antya nadi. Gana and yoni describe temperament and instinctive compatibility. Nadi carries the most weight, 8 of the 36 points, and scores zero when both partners share the same nadi. Note that Rakshasa is a temperament label in this system, not a moral judgement. These are read from each partner's Moon nakshatra, so the full pair of charts should be considered together.
For informational and self-reflection purposes only. Not financial, medical, legal, or professional advice.
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Vishakha nakshatra: common questions
Jupiter rules Vishakha. A Moon here starts the 16-year Jupiter Mahadasha in the Vimshottari system.
Vishakha spans 20°00′ Libra to 3°20′ Scorpio of the sidereal zodiac, so it lies in Libra and Scorpio.
Pada 1 falls in the Aries navamsa; Pada 2 falls in the Taurus navamsa; Pada 3 falls in the Gemini navamsa; Pada 4 falls in the Cancer navamsa.
Vishakha is Rakshasa gana, Tiger yoni (male) and Antya nadi.
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