Nakshatra List (27 Nakshatras)
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Vishakha
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 DeityIndra & Agni (Power & Transformation)
RulerJupiter (Brihaspati)
NatureMishra / Sadharana (Goal-Oriented)
ElementAir / Water
SymbolTriumphal 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