Nakshatra 16 · विशाखा नक्षत्र
Vishakha nakshatra: traits, lord, deity and padas
Vishakha spans 20°00′ Tula to 3°20′ Vrishchika of the sidereal zodiac. It is ruled by Jupiter, its deity is Indra and Agni (Indragni) and its symbol is a decorated archway.
Vishakha at a glance
| Number | 16 of 27 |
|---|---|
| Span | 20°00′ Tula to 3°20′ Vrishchika |
| Rashi | Tula (तुला), Vrishchika (वृश्चिक) |
| Lord | Jupiter (गुरु) |
| Deity | Indra and Agni (Indragni) (इंद्र और अग्नि) |
| Symbol | a decorated archway |
| Meaning of the name | Forked, or having two branches |
| Nature | Mishra (mixed) (मिश्र) |
| Gana | Rakshasa |
| Yoni | Tiger (Vyaghra) |
| Nadi | Antya (Kapha) |
| Tree | Kaith (wood apple) (कैथ) |
Vishakha nakshatra traits
People born under Vishakha are often described as determined, focused and driven by a clear goal. They tend to work hard and keep going until they reach what they set out to achieve.
Strong ambition can make them impatient or competitive. Celebrating small steps, and the people who help along the way, keeps their drive balanced.
Fields commonly linked with Vishakha: research, politics and public life, business, teaching.
The four padas of Vishakha
| Pada | Span | Rashi | Navamsa | Baby name letter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20°00′ to 23°20′ | Tula | Mesha | Ti ती |
| 2 | 23°20′ to 26°40′ | Tula | Vrishabha | Tu तू |
| 3 | 26°40′ to 30°00′ | Tula | Mithuna | Te ते |
| 4 | 0°00′ to 3°20′ | Vrishchika | Karka | To तो |
Names starting with these letters are traditionally chosen for a baby born in each pada. See the baby naming tables and the name meanings. About the rashis: Tula rashi and Vrishchik rashi.
What a Vishakha day suits
On a day when the Moon is in Vishakha, muhurta texts traditionally favour:
- routine and everyday work
- a havan or other work with fire
- metalwork and crafts
- tasks that mix effort and care
Today’s nakshatra and its end time are on the panchang; whether a day suits you personally is the tarabalam.
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Lord, padas and letters follow the standard tables; meaning, symbol, tree and traits are as commonly given and differ a little between texts.
Questions about Vishakha
Who is the lord of Vishakha nakshatra?
Jupiter (गुरु). In the Vimshottari dasha, a person born with the Moon in Vishakha starts life in Jupiter’s mahadasha.
What are the baby name letters for Vishakha?
Ti, Tu, Te, To for the four padas (ती, तू, ते, तो). The pada comes from the exact time of birth: the baby name calculator finds it.
Which rashi is Vishakha in?
It spans two rashis: pada 1 in Tula, pada 2 in Tula, pada 3 in Tula, pada 4 in Vrishchika.
Is Vishakha a good nakshatra?
Every nakshatra has its strengths. Vishakha is a Mishra nakshatra, traditionally suited to routine and everyday work and a havan or other work with fire; for a person, the whole chart matters more than the nakshatra alone.
How do I find my nakshatra?
From the Moon’s position at birth: the nakshatra calculator works it out from your date, time and place of birth.