Lord: Jupiter
Vishakha Nakshatra Nature and Traits
Mixed or ordinary (a blend of soft and sharp natures).
Key Significations
- Fierce determination to reach a goal in life
- A dual nature arising from the union of two distinct powers (Indra-Agni)
- Success and recognition that arrive late
- A nature that envies the rise of others (a trait of Indra)
- Leadership qualities and a dominating temperament
- Moving from material ambition towards spirituality as age advances
Natives of Vishakha are extremely energetic and will not shrink from any labour in pursuit of their goal. They seek respect in society.
Positive Traits
- Remarkable concentration and endless patience in pursuing a goal
- Remarkable eloquence, and the skill to persuade others with their words
- Courage, and the fortitude to face hardship and stand firm
- Excellent intellect and grasp of a subject
Negative Traits
- Feeling envy or jealousy inwardly at the successes of others
- Falling into extreme anger or despondency when desires go unfulfilled
- An autocratic tendency to dominate others
Nakshatra in its Rashi Environment
The first 3 padas of this nakshatra lie in Libra (the house of Venus) and the 4th pada in Scorpio (the house of Mars).
In Libra (padas 1, 2, 3): the nakshatra lord is Jupiter and the sign lord is Venus (mutual enemies). Here Jupiter gives knowledge and Venus gives enjoyment, so there is continual conflict in the native between material comforts and spirituality. They are precise in business agreements. In Scorpio (4th pada): the nakshatra lord is Jupiter and the sign lord is Mars (mutual friends). This is the most secretive and transformative pada. They show interest in research and the occult arts, and are fiercer in pursuit of their goal.
Real-World Duties & Professions
- Politicians and orators
- Lawyers and judges (the influence of Libra)
- Religious teachers and philosophers
- Customs, immigration or defence officers
- Radio and television broadcasting
- Researchers (the influence of Scorpio)
Special Astrological Notes
Arms, chest region, lower abdomen. Asthma, kidney problems, lung diseases, and problems relating to the reproductive system may occur.
Vishakha belongs to the Bharadwaja gotra. Marriage with those of the same gotra is prohibited. In former times there were certain misconceptions about marriage for women of Vishakha (especially the 4th pada), but if the horoscopes match, the marriage is auspicious.
Favourable for making weapons, beginning hard undertakings, and settling old enmities. It is not very favourable for marriage and other auspicious events.
In the Brihat Jataka, Varahamihira states that "one born in Vishakha becomes envious, greedy, talkative and quarrelsome" (the meaning of which points to their fiery nature).
The four padas of Vishakha
Each nakshatra spans 13°20′ and divides into four padas of 3°20′. Each pada falls in one navamsa, whose lord colours a birth in that pada.
| Pada | Rashi and degrees | Navamsa | Navamsa lord | Syllable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | Libra 20° – 23°20′ | Aries | Mars | Ti (తీ) |
| Pada 2 | Libra 23°20′ – 26°40′ | Taurus | Venus | Tu (తూ) |
| Pada 3 | Libra 26°40′ – 30° | Gemini | Mercury | Te (తే) |
| Pada 4 | Scorpio 0° – 3°20′ | Cancer | Moon | To (తో) |
Naming syllables for Vishakha
A child born in Vishakha is traditionally named with the syllable of the birth pada: Pada 1 – Ti (తీ), Pada 2 – Tu (తూ), Pada 3 – Te (తే), Pada 4 – To (తో).
Baby names for Vishakha nakshatraVishakha nakshatra compatibility
Average Guna Melanam score out of 36 with each nakshatra, across every rashi both nakshatras' padas fall in. A real match depends on both birth charts: check one in Guna Melanam.
- Dhanishta — 29.1/36
- Chitra — 28.1/36
- Shatabhisha — 27.2/36
- Jyeshtha — 24.8/36
- Mula — 24.5/36
- Revati — 7.8/36
- Rohini — 12/36
- Uttara Ashadha — 13.5/36
