Vishakha nakshatra: meaning, personality, career and name letters
What it means if you were born under Vishakha, explained simply, with the details astrology students look for.
In simple words: astrology divides the sky into 27 star groups called nakshatras. The one the Moon was in when you were born is your birth star. It works like a more detailed version of your Moon sign. If Vishakha is your birth star, this is what tradition says about you.
- Ruling planet
- Jupiter
- Symbol
- Decorated archway
- Deity
- Indra and Agni
- Zodiac sign
- Libra and Scorpio
- Name letters
- Ti, Tu, Te, To
Personality
Goal-driven, patient and determined to win; works steadily towards big aims. Can become single-minded or competitive to a fault.
Work and career
Natural fields: Politics, management, sales, research and leadership roles.
Love and relationships
Passionate and committed, though ambition can take their time.
Good days for
When the Moon passes through Vishakha (about one day every month), it is traditionally a good day for routine and practical work, and work with fire or metals.
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For astrology students: Vishakha in detail
- Span
- 200°00' – 213°20' of the sidereal zodiac (Libra and Scorpio)
- Vimshottari dasha at birth
- Jupiter (16 years in full; the balance depends on how far the Moon has travelled through the star)
- Gana
- Rakshasa (fierce)
- Yoni (animal)
- Tiger
- Nadi
- Antya
- Nature (for muhurta)
- Mixed (mishra)
- Body part linked
- Arms, breasts, stomach and lower abdomen
| Pada | Degrees | Sign | Name letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20°00' – 23°20' Libra | Libra | Ti ती |
| 2 | 23°20' – 26°40' Libra | Libra | Tu तू |
| 3 | 26°40' – 29°60' Libra | Libra | Te ते |
| 4 | 0°00' – 3°20' Scorpio | Scorpio | To तो |
Gana, yoni and nadi are used in kundli matching: check a match here.
What people often ask
Which planet rules Vishakha nakshatra?
Jupiter. People born in Vishakha begin life in the Jupiter dasha (planetary period).
What are the name letters for Vishakha?
Ti, Tu, Te, To, one for each of its four quarters (padas).
Is Vishakha a good nakshatra?
Every nakshatra has strengths and lessons; none is good or bad by itself. How it works out depends on the whole birth chart.
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