Vishakha is nakshatra number 16 of 27. Ruled by Jupiter; deity Indra and Agni.
| Nakshatra | Vishakha (विशाखा) |
| Position | 16 of 27 |
| Ruling planet (Vimshottari dasha) | Jupiter (16-year mahadasha) |
| Deity | Indra and Agni |
| Symbol | a triumphal arch or a potter's wheel |
| Span in the zodiac | Libra 20°00′ to Scorpio 3°20′ |
| Themes | determination, goals, ambition |
Vishakha spans Libra 20°00′ to Scorpio 3°20′, so it lies in Libra · Scorpio. Every nakshatra is split into four padas, and each pada belongs to a navamsa sign:
| Pada | Degrees in the sign | Navamsa sign |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20°00′ – 23°20′ (Libra) | Aries |
| 2 | 23°20′ – 26°40′ (Libra) | Taurus |
| 3 | 26°40′ – 30°00′ (Libra) | Gemini |
| 4 | 0°00′ – 3°20′ (Scorpio) | Cancer |
If the Moon was in Vishakha at birth, this is your birth nakshatra and the Vimshottari dasha begins with the Jupiter mahadasha, which lasts 16 years. Traditionally the Jupiter period is associated with growth, guidance and finding a wider meaning.
Traditional themes of this nakshatra: determination, goals, ambition. These are general pointers for one nakshatra and should be read together with the planets in the whole chart.
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Vishakha is ruled by Jupiter and its deity is Indra and Agni.
Vishakha spans Libra 20°00′ to Scorpio 3°20′.
The traditional symbol of Vishakha is a triumphal arch or a potter's wheel.
· Source: KaalChakra Jyotish’s own astronomical calculation (Vedic sidereal method, Lahiri ayanamsa).
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