# Vishakha

> The star of purposeful ambition, single-minded focus, triumph, and celebration.

Source: https://www.hinducalendar.today/panchang/nakshatra/vishaka

Nakshatra List (27 Nakshatras)

16

Vishaka (विशाखा) is the 16th lunar mansion of the Vedic zodiac. Governed by Indra & Agni (Power & Transformation) with planetary ruler Jupiter (Guru), it guides the rhythm of thought, action, and timing.

Ruling Deity Indra & Agni (Power & Transformation)

Ruler Jupiter (Brihaspati)

Nature Mishra / Sadharana (Goal-Oriented)

Element Air / Water

Symbol Triumphal Archway

Significance

The star of purposeful ambition, single-minded focus, triumph, and celebration. Valued in Vedic astrology for muhurat selection, spiritual contemplation, and understanding mental tendencies.

Favorable

- Spiritual meditation and learning
- Initiatives aligned with Indra & Agni (Power & Transformation)
- Skill enhancement and study

Unfavorable

- Unrighteous undertakings
- Actions conflicting with Mishra / Sadharana (Goal-Oriented) nature