Vishakha Nakshatra
विशाखा · nakshatra 16 of 27
Presided over by Indra and Agni together, Vishakha is the nakshatra of purpose and determination, symbolised by a triumphal arch.
Born under this nakshatra
Your birth star Vishakha, your core nature
Your janma (birth) nakshatra is Vishakha, the lunar mansion your Moon occupied at birth. This is one of the deepest keys to your core nature, since the Moon governs your mind, emotions and instincts. Vishakha is symbolised by a triumphal arch, presided over by Indra-Agni (power and fire), and ruled by Jupiter. What it says about you: at heart you tend to be goal-oriented, determined and ambitious. Your natural strengths include strong determination, ambition, the drive to achieve and the patience to reach a clear goal, these qualities colour how you feel, react and move through life, often more truly than your outer personality. People born under Vishakha are well suited to leadership, research, politics, competitive fields or any goal that rewards focused, persistent ambition. Like every placement, the full expression depends on how strong and well placed your Moon is, and on the rest of your chart and your dasha periods, so read this as your core temperament rather than a fixed script. Used well, your Vishakha nature is a real foundation for your life. When you lean into its genuine strengths and live in tune with your inner temperament, this birth star becomes a steady source of self-understanding and direction.
- •Your Moon was in Vishakha nakshatra at birth, a deep key to your core nature
- •Symbol: a triumphal arch; deity: Indra-Agni (power and fire); ruling planet: Jupiter
- •At heart you tend to be goal-oriented, determined and ambitious
- •Natural strengths: strong determination and more
- •Well suited to leadership, research, politics, competitive fields
This reading is the same authored text the LifeAstroAPI narrative endpoints return for a Moon in this nakshatra.
Attributes
| Ruling planet | Guru (Jupiter) |
|---|---|
| Vimshottari dasha | 16 years of Guru (Jupiter) mahadasha for a Moon born here |
| Deity | Indra-Agni |
| Symbol | triumphal arch |
| Span | 200° – 213.33° sidereal |
| Rashi | Tula (Libra) and Vrishchika (Scorpio) |
| Gana | Rakshasa |
| Nadi | Antya |
| Yoni | Vyaghra |
| Tattva | Jal |
| Rajju | Kantha |
| Nakshatra shool | Travel toward the east is avoided |
The four padas
Each nakshatra has four padas of 3°20′, and each pada falls in one navamsa (D9) sign. The pada of your Moon refines the reading of the nakshatra.
Pada 1 — pada 1
Navamsa: Mesha (Aries)Your Moon is in the 1st pada (quarter) of Vishakha nakshatra. Each nakshatra has four padas, and the pada refines your core Vishakha nature with a more specific flavour. What this pada adds: the 1st pada brings a fiery, initiating quality to your Vishakha temperament. It tends to emphasise drive, leadership and a bold, pioneering edge, giving your nature a particular slant within the broader Vishakha character. This is the finest layer of your janma-nakshatra reading, sharpening the general traits of Vishakha into something more precisely yours. As always, read this together with your full Vishakha nature, the strength of your Moon and the rest of your chart, so the pada refines rather than replaces the bigger picture. Used well, your Vishakha pada gives you a clearer sense of your exact temperament. When you understand both your Vishakha core and this 1st-pada flavour, you gain a precise, useful map of your inner nature.
Pada 2 — pada 2
Navamsa: Vrishabha (Taurus)Your Moon is in the 2nd pada (quarter) of Vishakha nakshatra. Each nakshatra has four padas, and the pada refines your core Vishakha nature with a more specific flavour. What this pada adds: the 2nd pada brings an earthy, practical quality to your Vishakha temperament. It tends to emphasise steadiness, material focus and the ability to build something lasting, giving your nature a particular slant within the broader Vishakha character. This is the finest layer of your janma-nakshatra reading, sharpening the general traits of Vishakha into something more precisely yours. As always, read this together with your full Vishakha nature, the strength of your Moon and the rest of your chart, so the pada refines rather than replaces the bigger picture. Used well, your Vishakha pada gives you a clearer sense of your exact temperament. When you understand both your Vishakha core and this 2nd-pada flavour, you gain a precise, useful map of your inner nature.
Pada 3 — pada 3
Navamsa: Mithuna (Gemini)Your Moon is in the 3rd pada (quarter) of Vishakha nakshatra. Each nakshatra has four padas, and the pada refines your core Vishakha nature with a more specific flavour. What this pada adds: the 3rd pada brings an airy, communicative quality to your Vishakha temperament. It tends to emphasise intellect, communication, sociability and adaptability, giving your nature a particular slant within the broader Vishakha character. This is the finest layer of your janma-nakshatra reading, sharpening the general traits of Vishakha into something more precisely yours. As always, read this together with your full Vishakha nature, the strength of your Moon and the rest of your chart, so the pada refines rather than replaces the bigger picture. Used well, your Vishakha pada gives you a clearer sense of your exact temperament. When you understand both your Vishakha core and this 3rd-pada flavour, you gain a precise, useful map of your inner nature.
Pada 4 — pada 4
Navamsa: Karka (Cancer)Your Moon is in the 4th pada (quarter) of Vishakha nakshatra. Each nakshatra has four padas, and the pada refines your core Vishakha nature with a more specific flavour. What this pada adds: the 4th pada brings a watery, emotional quality to your Vishakha temperament. It tends to emphasise sensitivity, intuition, depth of feeling and care for others, giving your nature a particular slant within the broader Vishakha character. This is the finest layer of your janma-nakshatra reading, sharpening the general traits of Vishakha into something more precisely yours. As always, read this together with your full Vishakha nature, the strength of your Moon and the rest of your chart, so the pada refines rather than replaces the bigger picture. Used well, your Vishakha pada gives you a clearer sense of your exact temperament. When you understand both your Vishakha core and this 4th-pada flavour, you gain a precise, useful map of your inner nature.
Other nakshatras ruled by Guru (Jupiter)
Frequently asked questions
Who is the lord of Vishakha nakshatra?
Vishakha is ruled by Jupiter. A person whose Moon is in Vishakha begins life in the Jupiter mahadasha of the Vimshottari system, which lasts 16 years in full.
What is the gana and nadi of Vishakha?
Vishakha belongs to the Rakshasa gana and the Antya nadi. Both are used in Ashtakoota matchmaking: Gana koota carries 6 points and Nadi koota 8 points.
Which rashi is Vishakha nakshatra in?
Vishakha spans 200° to 213.33° of the sidereal zodiac, which lies in Tula (Libra) and Vrishchika (Scorpio).
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