Vishakha Nakshatra
Vishakha is the 16th of the 27 nakshatras. Purposeful, goal-oriented. It is ruled by Jupiter and lies in Tula (Libra) and Vrishchika (Scorpio).
Vishakha at a glance
| Ruling planet | Jupiter |
|---|---|
| Deity | Indra and Agni together |
| Symbol | a triumphal archway |
| Element | Fire |
| Quality | Mixed |
| Zodiac span | 20°00′ Tula to 3°20′ Vrishchika |
| Rashi | Tula (Libra) and Vrishchika (Scorpio) |
The four padas of Vishakha
Each pada covers 3°20′ and corresponds to one Navamsha sign.
| Pada | Zodiac span | Navamsha |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20°00′ Tula – 23°20′ Tula | Mesha (Aries) |
| 2 | 23°20′ Tula – 26°40′ Tula | Vrishabha (Taurus) |
| 3 | 26°40′ Tula – 30°00′ Tula | Mithuna (Gemini) |
| 4 | 0°00′ Vrishchika – 3°20′ Vrishchika | Karka (Cancer) |
Vishakha and the Jupiter Dasha
In the Vimshottari system Jupiter rules Vishakha, so a person born with the Moon here begins life in a Jupiter Mahadasha. A full Jupiter Mahadasha lasts 16 years; how much of it remains at birth depends on how far the Moon had moved through Vishakha. The other nakshatras ruled by Jupiter are Punarvasu and Purva Bhadrapada.
Frequently asked questions
Which planet rules Vishakha nakshatra?
Jupiter is the Vimshottari lord of Vishakha. A person born with the Moon in Vishakha starts life in a Jupiter Mahadasha, and the part still left at birth depends on how far the Moon has travelled through the nakshatra. A full Jupiter Mahadasha lasts 16 years.
Which rashi is Vishakha in?
Vishakha spans 20°00′ Tula to 3°20′ Vrishchika of the sidereal zodiac, which lies in Tula (Libra) and Vrishchika (Scorpio).
What are the deity and symbol of Vishakha?
The deity of Vishakha is Indra and Agni together. Its symbol is a triumphal archway.
How do I find my birth nakshatra?
It is the nakshatra the Moon occupies at the moment of birth, measured in the sidereal zodiac. Enter your date, time and place of birth in Shiv Parashara to see it, together with your pada.