Vishakha nakshatra: meaning in Vedic astrology
Vishakha nakshatra meaning
- Vishakha
- nakshatra
- Jupiter
- Indra
- goals
Vishakha is the sixteenth nakshatra, running from sidereal Libra into Scorpio. It is ruled by Jupiter and its deities are Indra and Agni. It is the nakshatra of goals and persistence.
Where is Vishakha in the zodiac?
Vishakha runs from 20° of sidereal Libra to 3°20' of Scorpio. On the full zodiac circle that is 200° to 213°20', the 16th of the 27 nakshatras.
Vishakha: ruling planet and deity
It is ruled by Jupiter (Guru). Its deities are Indra and Agni: the king of the gods and the god of fire. Together they stand for the force that drives toward a goal, and for persistence.
Vishakha: the symbol and its meaning
The symbol of Vishakha is a triumphal arch or a potter's wheel: the arch for victory, the wheel for results shaped with patience.
Vishakha personality traits
Vishakha people are goal-driven, ambitious and energetic. Once they decide on something, they pursue it long and hard.
- Determination
- Ambition
- Impatience for results
What is Vishakha good for?
Traditionally Vishakha is good for setting goals, competition and work that takes great effort.
- Setting goals
- Contests and competition
- Growing a business